Socio-Economic Significance of Tourism Development on the Great Silk Road (Kazakhstan Section)

Tourism development on the Kazakhstan section of the Great Silk Road, particularly around UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, significantly boosts socio-economic welfare and cultural exchange. The study reveals that tourism enhances local infrastructure, increases tourist influx, and generates revenue while fostering peace and mutual understanding between cultures. Key findings include a 40.9% satisfaction rate with transport infrastructure among respondents, highlighting room for improvement in road quality (34.1% rated it as 4/5 points). The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi emerged as one of the most visited sites, underscoring its cultural and historical significance. Recommendations include strengthening internet resources, advertising, and film production to further popularize these sites while attracting skilled personnel in the tourism sector.

MOLDAGALIYEVA, A., AKTYMBAYEVA, A., ISSAKOV, Y., ASSYLBEKOVA, A., KENZHALIN, K., BEISEMBINOVA, A., BEGIMOVA, G., DÁVID, L. D.,. (2024). SOCIO-ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ON THE GREAT SILK ROAD (KAZAKHSTAN SECTION). GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 52(1), 116–124. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.52111-1188