Features of the Organization of Event Tourism in Kazakhstan

The development of new high-yielding modern tourism products in the tourism industry such as special events and business, urban tourism, restaurant, cultural, educational, sports and health tourism, contribute to the attractiveness and increase the flow of tourists into the country. Astana “EXPO-2017” as a global event, is the powerful engine for development of the tourism industry in general, and event tourism in particular, not only in the Republic of Kazakhstan, but also far beyond its borders. Conducting in Kazakhstan of such major events as the EXPO-2017, the Winter World University Games in 2017, the international business-forums will help improve the national spirit, the pride and the country's global image as a tourist destination, and also bring many benefits, including - urban regeneration, creating new jobs, increasing the flow of tourists and foreign investment