www.eurasianet.orgBishkek, Over the past ten years the number of tourist firms in Kyrgyzstan increased from 10 to 250. The Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev stated at the Bishkek international tourism forum that tourism may become a priority sector of economy for the state, as the country has all the resources required to develop a modern tourism industry. It is ideal for ecological tourism and cultural tourism as well as for local and foreign investors.
The President said that this year the government submitted to parliament proposals on exemptions for tourism agencies from paying income taxes, and the Ministry of Finance has worked out new concept of taxation for tourism organizations, and promotion of investments. Another proposal of the President foresees the introduction of a simplified entry visa regime and non-visa regime for certain countries. |