Prospects for the Development of Ethnocultural Tourism in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Abstract
This article examines UNESCO cultural and natural heritage sites in Kazakhstan, sites whose value is undeniable for our country, including for the development of ethnocultural tourism. Today, the preservation of tangible and intangible cultural heritage is crucial for the development of ethnocultural tourism worldwide. UNESCO, the organisation whose primary mission is to preserve World Heritage sites at the international level, plays a special role in this process.
Keywords: tourism; ethnocultural tourism; natural and cultural heritage; promotion
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