Graduate School of Public Policy
Graduate School of Public Policy
Graduate School of Public Policy
Promoting Tourism in Kazakhstan
The purpose of the program is to enable participants to understand which policy tools could be employed to create a thriving tourism sector.
NU Graduate School of Public Policy
About the Programme
Tourism plays a vital role in driving economic growth, reducing poverty, creating jobs, and facilitating technology transfer. In resource-rich countries, developing the tourism sector can significantly contribute to economic diversification. Effective tourism policy is a key element for the successful development of this industry.
This course aims to provide participants with an understanding of the policy tools that can foster a thriving tourism sector. Special attention will be given to the developmental benefits of tourism, which is why many developing countries have focused on expanding this industry in recent decades. The course will also explore the environmental impact of tourism and the importance of sustainable practices.
Participants will learn about different types of tourism, the significance of intra-destination movements, and the life cycle of tourism destinations—from exploration to rejuvenation or decline. Additional topics include tourism marketing, the role of social media, and the importance of training tourism professionals and destination experts.
This course aims to provide participants with an understanding of the policy tools that can foster a thriving tourism sector. Special attention will be given to the developmental benefits of tourism, which is why many developing countries have focused on expanding this industry in recent decades. The course will also explore the environmental impact of tourism and the importance of sustainable practices.
Participants will learn about different types of tourism, the significance of intra-destination movements, and the life cycle of tourism destinations—from exploration to rejuvenation or decline. Additional topics include tourism marketing, the role of social media, and the importance of training tourism professionals and destination experts.
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Date and Duration2025, for 2 days -
Format and Languageoffline, training is conducted in English with simultaneous translation into Russian -
Programme Feefees are currently being finalized;
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What you can gain?
By the end of the program, you will gain
By the end of the program, you will gain
- a comprehensive understanding of policy tools that can be used to develop a successful tourism sector, with a focus on sustainable practices;
- insight into the economic, environmental, and social benefits of tourism, particularly in resource-rich countries looking to diversify their economies;
- practical knowledge of the different stages in the tourism destination life cycle and strategies for rejuvenating or sustaining tourism growth.
Who can join?
- Government officials and policymakers responsible for tourism development and economic diversification strategies;
- Tourism industry professionals, including destination managers, marketers, and planners, looking to enhance their expertise in sustainable tourism practices;
- Entrepreneurs and business leaders interested in investing in or expanding tourism-related ventures in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
- Dr. Riccardo PelizzoProfessor and Vice-Dean for Academic Affairs, NU Graduate School of Public Policy (NU GSPP)Dr. Riccardo Pelizzo has recieved his Ph.D. in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA. Professor Pelizzo has extensive experience in the tourism sector both as an academic and as a practitioner. He is the recipient of several awards in tourism, he is the voter for several tourism industry awards, and has engaged extensively over the years with policy makers. He advised the Ministries of Tourism in several African countries (Tanzania, Togo), he provided Tanzania’s Minister of Tourism with a background research as to how the visa regime could be revised to boost the number of tourism arrivals and was instrumental in the reform of the Tanzanian visa requirements, and more recently he advised the Minister of tourism of the Revolutionary government in Zanzibar as to what Zanzibar could do to revamp its tourism industry.
Dr Pelizzo, has more than 20 tourism certificates from the Office of Tourism from several countries (Australia, India, Malaysia among others) and is the author of two books and several academic articles on tourism. He has traveled to more than 65 countries
If you have any questions, contact
Zhanar Ismailova, Senior Manager, Executive Education
Graduate School of Public Policy Nazarbayev University
Tel.: + 7 (7172) 70 64 62
Email: execed.gspp@nu.edu.kz
Zhanar Ismailova, Senior Manager, Executive Education
Graduate School of Public Policy Nazarbayev University
Tel.: + 7 (7172) 70 64 62
Email: execed.gspp@nu.edu.kz