Development of International Tourism in Kazakhstan: Pros and Cons

In the monograph theoretical studies of international tourism have been carried out and deepened, the methodology of its study has been developed. The work identifies the place of Kazakhstan in the world ranking of countries in tourism development based on the cluster method of analyzing the world tourist potential. The analysis of the tourism impact on the economy of Kazakhstan that determined the contribution of tourism into the national added value has been carried out. On the basis of the studies the problems of international tourism development in Kazakhstan have been revealed which made it possible to develop recommendations on the prospects for its improvement. The monograph is intended for students, undergraduates, graduate students, university professors and researchers. The practical results can be used in the activities of tourist enterprises and organizations for the further improvement of statistical reporting and the system of international tourism indicators.