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Kazakhstan’s Tourism Boom Drives 12% Surge in Hotel Stays for Entrepreneurs

A record 7.8 million guests checked in this year, with hotels becoming hotspots for travelers and ambitious founders. Could this be the perfect time to launch *your* business?

This is a picture of a hotel. In the foreground of the picture there are couches, pillows, chairs,...
This is a picture of a hotel. In the foreground of the picture there are couches, pillows, chairs, tables, flower vases and flowers. On the left there are windows, curtains and lamps. On the right, there are windows, curtains and lamps. In the center of the background there are light and a frame. At the top there is a mirror, there are lights in the ceiling.

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.

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