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Konu : Kazakistan'da Yatırım Projeleri

İlgi: Kazakistan Cumhuriyeti Ankara Büyükelçiliği'nin 09.06.2020 tarih ve 30/ 303 sayılı yazısı.

İlgide kayıtlı yazıda, Kazakistan Cumhuriyeti hükümeti tarafından belirlenen bazı turizm projeleri bildirilmekte ve söz konusu projelere ilişkin örneği ekte sunulan ayrıntılı bilgileri iletilmektedir.

İlgilenen firmalarımızın Kazakistan Cumhuriyeti Ankara Büyükelçiliği'ne ( Tel: 03124919100 e-posta:

ankara@mfa.kz ) başvurması gerekmektedir.

Bilgilerinizi ve konunun üyelerinize duyurulmasını rica ederim.

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Project overview:

Turgen All-Season Mountain Resort

Turgen gorge in Kazakhstan is a remarkable natural treasure offering un ique conditions for th e de velopmen t of a large world-class all-season mountain resort.

The gorge is located in th e south of th e country, 70 k m from Almaty, which is the largest city in Kazakhstan a n d is c o m m o n l y k n o w n as its ‘mountain capital’.

In addition to a picturesque landscape a n d abundance of water sources, th e gorge is suitable for the construction of up to 100 k m of high-mountain ski slopes and a hotel resort w i t h sports a n d e n te rta in m e n t facilities.

Today, w i t h its trails, waterfalls, th e rma l springs a nd varied flora, th e u n iqu e natural en viro n m ent of Turgen gorge is attracting ecotourists both from Kazakhstan and from further afield.

One of the most important tourism projects for Kazakhstan is the d e ve lopment of an all-season m o u n t a i n resort in Turgen gorge near Almaty in the south of the country.

Kazakhstan is enjoying strong economic g r o w t h and has an attractive investment climate. Moreover, th e Government

of Kazakhstan has identified to u rism a priority sector a n d identified the country’s top 10 tourist destinations, the largest of which the city of Almaty and the surrounding region.

Today Turgen is an attraction for ecotourists f r o m Kazakhstan a n d n e igh b o rin g countries because of its distinctive natural e n viro n m e n t a n d proximity to th e city.

The climate a n d landscape of th e area m a ke Turgen an attractive location for an all-season resort offering an extended value

proposition for win te r sports enthusiasts a n d ecotourists, w i t h a total potential of 1.1–1.3 million visitors per year.

The plans for th e resort include commercial infrastructure w i t h a capacity of u p to 16,000 beds in various categories of hotels a n d chalets, a n d construction of up to 100 k m of ski runs.

The preliminary total cost of th e project is USD ~1 billion.

Public investment is p la n ned to provide utility and transport infrastructure, as well as possible co-financing of ski

infrastructure.

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RUSSIA

MONGOL IA

CHINA

INDIA UKRAINE

SAUDI ARABIA

IRAN

Nur-Sultan KAZAKHSTAN

Al maty

KYRGYZSTAN TA JIKISTA N AZERBAIJAN

TURKEY

UZBEKISTAN TURKMENISTAN

Kazakhstan in numbers

Population: 18.5 million

A young and g r o win g population w i t h a literacy rate above 99%

H o m e to m o r e t h a n 125 ethnic groups and nationalities

USD 27,700 GDP per capita (PPP¹based), u p p e r average incom e quartile

1.8% of the world's oil reserves and t h e world's 12th largest crude oil exporter

World's largest uranium exporter and 2nd largest chrome exporter

Ranks 59th (out of 140) in t h e WEF index (W orld Econom ic Forum )

Ranks 58th (out of 188) in t h e H u m a n Developm ent index

Accounts for 60% of the GDP of the Central Asian countries

GDP per capita in 2018 PPP, USD thousand

+215%

17

27 30

18

9

2001 2018 28 South Korea

Malaysia

Kazakhstan

Russia

U kraine

M o n golia

India

N e w Zealand 1

5

15

28

31

71

74

77

Kazakhstan is located in th e center of th e Eurasian co n tin e n t a n d is th e world’s 9th largest country by area

#1

in t h e Minority Investor Protection index

#4

in t h e Contract Performance Security index

#18

in t h e Registration of Property index

Kazakhstan is a dynamically developing country t h a t seeks to be a m o n g th e m o s t competitive economies in th e wo rld

Its favorable investment climate and economic growth rate make Kazakhstan attractive for foreign direct investment

Located in the center of Eurasia with dynamic and stable growth, Kazakhstan is a leader

among the Central Asian nations

Kazakhstan ranks 28th o u t of 190 countries in th e Ease of Doing Business index

Kazakhstan has m o ve d f r o m th e lower- m i d d l e in co m e category to th e u p p e r-m id d le in co m e category in less than tw o decades

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1.0 21.5 17.8

12.6

10.3

10.0

7.5 5.4

3.2 2.9

2.5

Ista n b u l

1.0 A l m a t y3.5

Askhabad B eijin g

N e w Delhi M osc o w

B an g ko k

Seoul Teh eran

H o n g Kong Sain t

Pete rsb u rg

Sh y mk e n tÜrümqi

D u b ai Kyiv

15.5

An t alya

Tash ken t

2.3

Ba k u8.9 ... A p r o m i si ng source (of income) for any region is t h e d e ve l o p ment of i n b o u n d

a n d domestic tourism, wh i c h today creates one in t e n jobs worldwide. The government, in turn, needs to take a set of measures, i n c l ud ing simplification of visa procedures, d e ve l o p ment of infrastructure a n d removal of barriers in t h e tourism industry...

N u r s u l t a n N a z a r b a ye v, t h e first P r e s i d e n t of K a z a k h s t a n

The key grow th driver will be the creation of a unique value proposition to:

Redirect t h e f low of Kazakhstani tourists w h o currently take vacations abroad to dom estic resorts

Encourage previously non-traveling residents of t h e country to invest in dom estic tourism

Increase t h e n u m b e r of in c o m in g tourists to Kazakhstan

…In the near future, Kazakhstan could become one of the m os t attractive places for foreign a n d domestic tourists, as well as one of t h e world's e t h n o to ur ism centers.

The t i m e has c o m e to radically change t h e current state of t h e tourism industry.

K a s s y m - J o m a r t Tokayev, P r e s i d e n t of K a z a k h s t a n

Tourist spending¹, KZT bn

Touristﬂow¹, m n visits

I nbound tourists Domestic tourists

2023 2030

414 224 190 218

132 87 2017

522

4 86 1,0 0 8

2017 3.9

0.9 2.9

2023 4 .5 6.0 1.5

2030 7.3 3.0

+8 % 10.3 +12%

1Vacationers

Current direct flights

10.0 Population,mln

Development of tourism is a priority for

Kazakhstan's economy over the next five years

Alm aty is t h e largest city in t h e country and was t h e capital of Kazakhstan for alm ost 70 years.

Located in t h e foothills of Trans-Ili Alatau and widely regarded as t h e country’s

‘m ountain capital’, it attracts winter sports enthusiasts and ecotourists f r o m Kazakhstan and neighbor ing countries

W it h in a 6-hour f light radius

Tourism development:

Moreover, th e region is th e No. 1tourist destination in Kazakhstan in terms of tourist flows a n d spending

Average annual g r o w t h of tourist num bers, 2014–

2018 – 17%

2.2 mln tourists per year 32% of t h e country's total tourist flow

Proximity to Almaty, the largest and most promising tourist destination in Kazakhstan, will ensure that the target level of visitors

is achieved

Socio-ecоnomic development:

Almaty a n d Almaty region are drivers of economic development in Kazakhstan

GDP per capita (PPP¹) – USD 30,668

24% of t h ecountry’s total GDP

Population– 3.86 million

21% of t h ecountry’s total population

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Turgen gorge map

A 3

M -3 6

Zhetigen

Turgen

Esik Talgar

~70 ^km

Almaty

Kaskelen

Kapchagay water reservoir

2 0 k m

Turgen already

attracts tourists with its distinctive natural features and proximity to the city

Turgen is located 70 k m t h e east of Almaty, just 1.5 hours by road f r o m t h e international airport

Turgen gorge is a s t u n n in g nature park in Trans-Ili Alatau, in t h e eastern part of t h e Tien Shan mountains

The gorge is rich

in coniferousand mixed forests, alpine and subalpine meadows, waterfalls and springs, m edicinal plants and berries

The relict Chin-Turgen mossy spruce trees are a natural m o n u m e n t of national

im portance. Turgen is t h e only place in t h e Tien Shan where such large, lush spruce forests have rem ained intact

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Mild continental climate Sunny days per year Long ski season

+25°C in summer

-7°C in winter ~3 0 0 November–April

Potential,

Thousand visitors

Kazakhstan

Russia

China

South Korea

U kraine

Tu rkey

Iran

India

UAE

360–400

300–320 370–420

60–70 30–40 35–40 15–20 7–8 1–2

Attractive altitude Long ecotourism season

1,600–3,800 m May–October

All-season m o u n t a i n resort w i t h a capacity of

1.1 mln–

1.3 mln

visitors per year¹

650,000–

750,000 450,000–

550,000

80–100 k m

Turgen offers unique conditions for the

development of a large all-season mountain resort

The estimated capacity of the resort

is 1.3 million visitors per year from Kazakhstan and countries within a 6-hour flight radius

of Almaty

Ski run potential

The resort’s target visitors will be ski enthusiasts a n d nature lovers f r o m Kazakhstan, Russia, China and South Korea

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Value proposition

Sports tourism

The m a i n proposition is to ensure a f low of tourists in winter Target segments: recreational athletes, families w i t h children, young people w i t h average and above-average incom e

Ecotourism

The m a i n proposition is to attract tourists in s u m m e r

■ Mild m ountain climate with an average s um m er tem perature of +25°C

■ Rich flora and unique natural m onum ents

■ The gorge already has a reputation as an ecotourism center

Target segments: wildlife and active ecotourism lovers

Wellness and Spa

Additional proposition is to unlock t h e potential of t h earea’s u n iq u e natural characteristics:

■ Hot springs in the gorge

■ Rich coniferous and mixed forest and fresh m ountain air Target segments: health and wellness enthusiasts

(including elderly tourists, families w i t h parents)

Key offerings

Health and Wellness

Courses, workshops, t h e m a t ic recreational events

Aquatic therapy Outdoor activities Spa t r e a t m e n t Terrain cure (hiking therapy)

Ecotourism

M o u n t a in hik ing Horse riding Rafting Ca m p i n g

Photo safari / walk ing tours Cycling

M o u n t a in bik ing

Sports tourism

Skiing Snow b o ard in g Snowm obile tours Skating

Other types of winter recreational activities Snow t u b i n g

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Key project information

Commercial infrastructure

■ 4 potential areas in the gorge for hotels, restaurants a n d e n te rta in m e n t centers

■ ~400,000 m²available for d e ve lopment

■ 13,000–16,000 – potential n u m b e r of beds in 3-, 4- a n d 5-star hotels, as well as chalets a n d townhouses

■ Additional entertainment and restaurants:

‒ skating rink

‒ aqua park and spa center

‒ ski school

‒ restaurants and retail boutiques

540-630

Key assumptions

Investment

Operating expenses Mountain

infrastructure

■ Capacity of 15,000–18,000 skiers per day

■ 80–100 k m of ski runs of various levels of difficulty, w i t h th e majority b e in g of low a n d m e d i u m level

■ 13–17 ski lifts

■ B o tto m elevation – 1,600 m, top elevation – 3,800 m

360-420

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Investments, USD m l n

Average monthly salary in tourism

USD 4 0 0

0.0 4

0.0 9

0.4 Electricity cost

USD per 1 k W h Gas supply cost USD per m³

Water supply cost USD per m³

Economic potential of the resort

Duration of stay

days 3–5

Average spending per day USD

Visitors per year

m l n 1.1–1.3

150–20 0

50–80 130–250

30–40 Average cost of accommodation 5 star hotel

USD

4 star hotel USD

Average cost of commercial real estate construction USD per m²

Commercial inf rastructure USD m l n

Mountain infrastructure USD m l n

540–630

360–420

2,300

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Preliminary plan of the ski area

S k i trail n e t w o r k b y level of d i f ﬁ c u l t y

Beginners Low level M e d i u m level H i gh level

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The state will provide utility and transport infrastructure

Required utility and transport infrastructure for the resort

The potential of the Turgen gorge mountain resort is comparable to that of major

international mountain destinations

Roza Khutor, Russia Shymbulak, Kazakhstan

■ ~900,000 visitors per year

■ 102 k m of trails

■ 27 ski lifts

■ 7 ski lifts

Turgen, Kazakhstan

■ ~1.1–1.3 m l n visitors per year

■ 80–100 k m of trails

Mont Tremblant, Canada Bukovel, Ukraine Flumserberg, Switzerland

■ ~2.6 m l n visitors per year

■ 11 ski lifts

■ 16 ski lifts

■ ~600,000–700,000 visitors per year

■ 17 ski lifts

7 ^km

power transmission lines

5 ^km

water supply n e two rk

5 ^km

sewage n e two rk

7 ^km

gas pipelines

18.5 ^km

c o m m u n i c a t i o n lines

18.5 ^km

roads

30-40

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Key phases of project implementation

■ Launch of the resort

2023

2021–2022

Q3–Q4 2020

Q4 2019– Q2 2020

■ Construction and installation works by th e investor

■ Construction of utility and transport infrastructure by th e regional authorities

■ Creation of Designing a detailed project ro a d m a p

■ Signing of contract with the investor

■ Kickoff meetings with potential investors

■ Receipt and review of investment proposals

■ Selection of investor – signing of MOU

Government support for investors

If the criteria for priority investment projects are met, the following benefits and preferences are provided to investors:

Government co-financing options:

Co-investment in capital w ith AIFC’s Direct

Investment Fund

Co-financing of ski infrastructure construction

Up to 30% subsidy

to reimburse th e investor for construction a n d installation works a n d purchase of e q u i p m e n t

Additional support:

"One-stop shop" for foreign investors

Government in-kind grants in th e a m o u n t of 30% of investment in fixed assets

Tax and customs preferences:

0% 0% 0% 0%

Corporate incom e Land tax for the tax for th e first first 10 years 10 years

Property tax for th e first 8 years

Customs

duties a n d VAT o n im p o rts (period d e f in ed in contract)

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Disclaimer: The above material provides general background information about the Turgen High-Mountain Resort project as of the presentation date and has been prepared solely for the purpose of meetings with potential investors and other interested parties. The material contained in this document is presented in abbreviated form and does not purport to be complete.

This presentation does not constitute a proposal or recommendation for conclusion of an agreement or contract for investment.

Contact details

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Information a n d analytical su p p ort for projects in the tourism industry of Kazakhstan

Official website w w w.qazt o u rism.kz

Support provided

One-stop shop for th e investor. Support of potential foreign investors in all matters, in cluding assistance in o b ta ining financing, p e rm its a n d other go ve rn m e n t services

Official website www.invest.gov.kz

Support provided

M e d i u m - a n d lo n g-te rm f in a ncing of investment projects in th e non-resource sector of th e e co n omy Official website

www.kdb.kz

Support provided

Support of investment projects, assistance

in acquiring land a n d execution of documents, utility a n d transport infrastructure

Official website

www.turizm-zhetysu.gov.kz

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