Bishkek, Jan. 12, 2026. /Kabar/. Preparations for new version of the Law "On Tourism" have begun in Kyrgyzstan. Erdenet Kasymov, head of the tourism department told Birinchi Radio.
According to him, the current law was adopted back in 1999, and only a few amendments have been made in recent years. As a result, the document is "morally outdated" and no longer meets the industry's modern challenges.
Kasymov noted that tourism is one of the priorities of the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030. In this regard, a sustainable tourism development program was approved, including nine key areas. These include infrastructure development, improving the quality of services, targeted digitalization of the industry, the introduction of green technologies, expanding regional opportunities, and other areas.
"When drafting the new law, we will certainly take into account national interests, international experience, and the positions of domestic and foreign experts. We plan to begin joint work on the document at the beginning of the year," the department head emphasized.
He also announced that the issue of reinstating licensing for tourism activities and introducing certification for domestic guides is being considered. Licensing was abolished in 2003, and now, registration with justice authorities is sufficient for working in the tourism industry. However, according to Kasymov, the need for new requirements is primarily driven by tourist safety and increasing the competitiveness of Kyrgyz guides, including for work abroad.