Backstreet Boys sent a message to Kazakhstani fans.On the eve of the concerts in Almaty and Astana, the performers posted a video message on Instagram in which they welcomed their fans from Kazakhstan, saying that they were excited about the upcoming concerts in Almaty and Astana. As reported, Backstreet Boys concert tickets will be quite affordable compared to their world tour. The boy band will perform on September 19 in Almaty and on September 21 in Astana.
Almaty Tourism Bureau and Onay will present tourist transport maps for the guests of the city The Almaty Tourism Bureau, together with the Onay payment system, has developed a special design of transport cards for foreign tourists visiting Almaty. In the near future, visitors to the city will be able to receive these cards completely free of charge at tourist visitor centers, which will greatly simplify their movement around the metropolis, allowing tourists to easily pay for travel on buses, trolleybuses and the subway without having to understand the local currency or look for change.
A new standard of airport pick-up: the official Almaty Airport Taxi service Almaty International Airport presents a revolutionary solution for passengers — the official Almaty Airport Taxi service has been operating since August 1. Now residents and guests of the city have at their disposal a reliable transfer with transparent conditions and guaranteed quality of service. The advantages of the new service are fast delivery, professional drivers, flexible payment methods and environmental friendliness. Almaty Airport Taxi is a new era of comfortable and safe transfer.
Almaty debuts in Korean travel show on Netflix From July 24 to July 27, Almaty hosted the filming of the popular South Korean travel show “Hit And Miss Tour 4” with the participation of Korean comedy stars. A film crew consisting of 36 people arrived in the city. They visited the iconic locations of Almaty and its surroundings. The project was implemented with the support of the Almaty Tourism Bureau as part of the development of creative tourism and is aimed at promoting the city as an international tourist destination. The show will premiere in August and September on Netflix
New air bridge: Air China connects Beijing with Almaty The Chinese airline Air China has launched direct flights between Beijing and Almaty. The CA799/CA800 flights fly four times a week on Boeing 737 aircraft. According to representatives of the company and the Almaty authorities, the new route will become an air bridge that will strengthen economic cooperation, cultural exchanges and tourism between China and Kazakhstan, providing greater convenience for travelers and giving impetus to regional development. It is noteworthy that this is only part of the expansion of air links with the region — in 2026, Etihad Airways also plans to launch direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Almaty and Tashkent.
A new sports park is planned to be built in AlmatyAccording to the Mayor’s office of the city, the park will be located at the intersection of Al-Farabi Avenue and Dulati Street. The park will be called FLOW Park. The project is being implemented with the support of private investors — Kusto Home and Time Group Construction companies. The total amount of investments in construction is estimated at 3 billion tenge. The project will include cycling and running tracks, outdoor exercise equipment, playgrounds and sports grounds, as well as recreation and recreation areas.
Spanish travel magazine VIAJAR opens Almaty for European tourists Representatives of the legendary Spanish magazine VIAJAR, PR consultant Elena Ortega Mateos and international photographer Gonzalo Martinez Azumendi with 40 years of experience working with UNESCO, visited Almaty and the region. The magazine, which has been published since 1978 and reaches 7.8 million readers monthly through print and digital platforms, got acquainted with the natural beauties of the region, cultural attractions and gastronomy of the city. The visit, organized with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Spain and the Almaty Tourism Bureau, will become part of a large-scale material on Kazakhstan’s tourism potential for a European audience.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Antonio Guterres visited the UN Regional Center in Almaty President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the UN Regional Center in Almaty. During their visit, they took part in the signing ceremony of the agreement between the Government of Kazakhstan and the United Nations on the establishment of the United Nations Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan. Earlier, negotiations between the President of Kazakhstan and the UN Secretary General took place in Almaty, during which key issues of cooperation were discussed.
Italian media get acquainted with Kazakhstan: from TV shows to culinary magazines The legendary Donnavventura program from Rai 2 TV channel and journalists from the Italian edition of Cook visited Almaty to create content about Kazakhstan. The Donnavventura film crew, which is preparing digital releases for YouTube and Instagram, captured the BaiQymyz gastronomic festival, where participants tasted kuirdak (which reminded them of Italian stew) and immersed themselves in nomadic traditions with music, yurts and national costumes. Cook journalists explored the local cuisine in restaurants, participating in master classes on the Kazakh tea ceremony and cooking traditional dishes. The materials of both editions will be released at the end of the year.
Love Fest with singer MakSim was postponed to November due to technical problemThe Love Fest festival with headliner singer MakSim was postponed from August 9 to November 12, 2025 due to unexpected technical and administrative restrictions, which the organizers learned about only on July 30. The artistic director of the event, Jazira Abdigali from the Jazz Orchestra Production company, explained that it was impossible to hold the festival at a decent level in such a short time, so it was decided not to compromise on quality. All tickets remain valid, guests will receive pleasant bonuses, and the location at the Almaty Arena will not change — the organizers promise to make the November Love Fest even brighter and more ambitious.
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