Brussels, October 20, 2025— Representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Belgium and the Almaty Tourism Bureau took part in the Global Tourism Forum 2025, which brought together leading figures from the tourism industry, international experts, and business representatives from over 50 countries.
During the World Tourism Awards 2025 ceremony, held as part of the forum, the city of Almaty received a Special Recognition Award for Tourism Innovation and Urban Transformation, highlighting its achievements in sustainable development and urban tourism.
“Almaty demonstrates how innovation, sustainability, and smart urban planning can elevate a city to the global tourism stage. Kazakhstan is becoming an increasingly prominent player in the global tourism industry” said Bulut Bağcı, President of the World Tourism Forum Institute.
Global Tourism Forum is an international dialogue platform that brings together leaders of the tourism industry, government officials, business representatives, and experts. The Forum aims to promote sustainable tourism, share best practices, and advance innovations that drive the growth of the global tourism economy.
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