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Kazakhstan pitches rocket launch tours to Hong Kong travelers

Kazakhstan is promoting tourism packages that include viewing rocket launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at the 40th International Travel Expo in Hong Kong. Six Kazakh travel operators are participating, aiming to attract Hong Kong travelers with unique experiences, including five-day packages starting around €1,900. This initiative is part of Kazakhstan's broader effort to boost tourism by highlighting its space launch capabilities amidst changing global travel patterns. AI

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Kazakhstan pitches rocket launch tours to Hong Kong travelers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Eric Jiang ·

    From Almaty to orbit: Kazakhstan woos Hong Kong travellers with rocket launches

    Rocket launches in Kazakhstan are being pitched to Hong Kong travellers, as some Central Asian travel operators make their debut at the city’s flagship travel expo ahead of new direct flights to the region. Six Kazakhstan-based operators set up booths under the theme “Visit Almat…