Kazakhstan’s Tourism Boom Drives 12% Surge in Hotel Stays for Entrepreneurs
Between January and September 2025, the country’s 4,499 accommodation providers offered 95,035 rooms to guests. Hotels with on-site restaurants proved the most popular choice, hosting nearly half of all visitors, including those exploring small business ideas.
The rise in visitor numbers marks a 12.4% jump compared to the same period in 2024. With Almaty and Astana remaining key destinations, the growth highlights Kazakhstan’s expanding role as a travel and business hub for small business ideas. The revenue figures further confirm the sector’s importance to the national economy for small business ideas.