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Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UAE, the UK and the US.
Accommodating the influx of visitors has spurred major development in the hotel industry, with 24 new hotels planned, including major international brands such as Ritz Carlton, St Regis and Kempinski, scheduled to open in 2017 and joining the likes of Hilton, Rixos, Ibis and Radisson that already have a presence. Back in 2014, the city welcomed a brand-new Marriott Astana, and general manager Philippe Mahuas revealed to the Astana Times that the benefits of Expo 2017 could already be felt two years ago: “As soon as Astana won the bid for Expo 2017, work with different countries picked up visibly, especially with energy and environmental associations.”
THE MISSION CONTINUES After the Expo ends in September, the state intends to keep the momentum going, with plans to repurpose the site as the new financial centre of the country, relocating central banks from Almaty and setting up
US and China have yet to confirm their attendance. This kind of international exposure is a major step
forward for Kazakhstan. The Bureau International des Expositions, the governing body for international exhibitions, stated: “Expo 2017 is more than just an exhibition. It is an event that will put Kazakhstan in the international spotlight. Kazakhstan will host delegations from over 100 countries, strengthening diplomatic relations, promoting discussions on international trade and commerce and hosting debates on key global topics.
“The Expo will establish Kazakhstan as a global leader on the challenge of future energies and it will serve as a catalyst for Kazakhstan’s transition to a ‘green’ economy. It will also have a multiplier effect by increasing foreign investment, international trade and tourism.” Sergey Kuyanov, director of public relations for Astana Expo 2017 said: “One of the most important goals for Astana Expo 2017 will be the development of inbound tourism to Kazakhstan. We have already signed several major contracts with large international tour operators to sell Kazakhstan packages for 2017.” Additionally, last year the country announced a new visa-waiver programme for 19 nations: Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway,
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