Bangladesh, June 9 -- Kazakhstan's tourism industry contributed KZT 630 billion in tax revenues last year, reflecting steady growth in one of the country's expanding economic sectors, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

Foreign visitors spent an estimated USD 2.9 billion in the country, while total investment in tourism infrastructure rose 33 percent year-on-year to KZT 1.3 trillion. Officials also reported that tourism's overall economic impact is now valued at around KZT 5 trillion.

The sector continues to be a major employer, supporting more than 600,000 jobs nationwide. At the same time, visitor numbers are increasing, with over 10 million tourists staying in accommodation facilities last year, a 12 percent rise compared ...