OREANDA-NEWS  On 09 September was announced, that “Aktau Leisure 2008” Exhibition will take place on September 10 – 12 2008 in Regional Exhibition Centre (Aktau).

Significance of the Mangystau Oblast for Tourism

Today, over 7 million people visit Kazakhstan. The interest of international markets towards Kazakhstan is growing

35% of all Kazakhstan travel places of interest are located in the Mangystau Oblast, a segment of the Great Silk Road

The city of Aktau, the centre of the Mangystau Oblast located coastwise at the Caspian Sea, is notable for a clement coastal climate; to attract foreign and local tourists, over 27 tourist routes have been developed

It is planned to channel about USD  4 billion to the development of a tourist cluster of economy of the Mangystau Oblast, including the amount of approximately USD  250,000,000 to be invested into development of the unique Kenderli Resort, the future emplacement of six different travel and entertainment complexes intended for integration of all best experience in the world travel industry, in particular: Disneyland, casino, yacht clubs, golf fields, luxury hotels, recreation parks, beaches and a quad-bike fleet

According to the information provided by the International Oceanographic Institute, the quality of water in the Kazakh Bay is competitive. Beach tourism, seascape and yacht clubs are being intensively developed throughout the Caspian coast.

It is also planned to build Aktau City, a new downtown area with modern infrastructure intended for habitation, active rest, business communication and activity, as well as to expand the airport, to open the Caspian Technological University and to construct highways and railways.

Brief Information about the Exhibition
AKTAU LEISURE 2008 is an international event in the sphere of tourism in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Permanent exhibitors are: National Tourist Administrations and major local and international tourist companies.

AKTAU LEISURE 2008 offers unique opportunities for international and local companies to establish their presence in the emerging market, as well as to present and promote new products and services, find new partners and agents, strengthen the existing positions and obtain full information about the market.

Main Sections of the Exhibition

• NATIONAL AND REGIONAL TRAVEL ORGANISATIONS • TOUR OPERATORS & TRAVEL AGENTS • AIRLINES & AIR AGENCIES • HOTELS, HOSTELS, HEALTH CENTRES / EQUIPMENT • TRANSPORT AGENCIES • SPORTS TOURISM • PLACES OF INTEREST, MUSEUMS, THEMATIC PARKS • SUPER YACHTS •MOTOR BOATS • SAILING YACHTS • HYDROPLANES AND HYDRO-HELICOPTERS • NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES • DESIGN OF WATER CRAFTS • COMMERCIAL AGENTS • CHARTER COMPANIES • YACHT CLUBS AND BERTHS • ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS • INSURANCE AND BANKING SERVICES • BOAT ENGINES • TRAILERS AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES • REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES • MOTOR EQUIPMENT• AQUATIC RECREATION ACCESSORIES, and others.