Many Greetings for 2011, the predictions for the development of the Russian economy and outbound travel in 2011 look to remain positive but the low margins earned by some tour operators is likely to see a further consolidation of the market. Aeroflot will start flying to more long haul destinations in an attempt to compete with the large number of foreign airlines and local competitors, such as Transaero, who are all opening up new routes. While the Ukraine will start a much slower recovery in 2011, Kazakhstan is expected to grow by at least 6% in 2011. In order to ensure an efficient but cost effective market entry to Kazakhstan,TMI has teamed up with a Kazakh company to organize the 1st Kazakhstan B2B Travel Industry Workshop on April 19th, 2011 in Almaty, (the day before the leading travel exhibition, KITF). The workshop is suitable for hotels, DMC's and National tourism boards, it will be equally useful for companies attending KITF as those planning a first time entry to the Kazakh market. The Main Feature below provides more details about the potential of the Kazakhstan outbound travel market, we will also send out applications forms to you later with more concrete details and costs.
Best regards,
Helene Lloyd
Director
TMI Consultancy
Latest Statistics
According to the latest statistics from Rostourism, 34% more Russians travelled abroad in the first 9 months of 2010 than in 2009.
Kazakhstan - a New, highly potential Market
By far the most prosperous and politically stable of the Central Asia states to come out of the former Soviet Union, Kazakhstan is blessed with a wealth of mineral resources and a population of less than 20 Million people.
New Flights to Russia
Forecasts for Russia
Online Bookings to double over the next 2 years
Close up of Market Developments