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Martin Banks has been a journalist for over 40 years, working in Brussels since 2001 where he has covered EU politics, initially for European Voice and more recently for The Parliament Magazine plus a raft of other titles. He also writes about other topics including culture and travel. Prior to coming to Belgium he had worked in regional (including a 6 year stint as Chief Reporter for the 2nd biggest selling regional in the UK) and national journalism in the UK since 1980.

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16 October 2026 - 15:53

Kazakhstan tourism in 2026: infrastructure investment and expanding air connectivity

Kazakhstan is strengthening the foundations of its tourism sector through continued investment in regional infrastructure, air connectivity and tourism services. In the 2026 Travel & Tourism […]
10 September 2026 - 10:00

How Astana and Almaty are reshaping travel and business in Central Asia

Central Asia’s urban map is changing fast. Trade diversification, youthful populations and rapid digital adoption are turning its principal cities into substantial markets and increasingly important […]
20 July 2026 - 17:15

Kazakhstan records 15.7 million foreign visits in 2025 as tourism investment reaches €2.4 billion

Kazakhstan is becoming Central Asia’s fastest-growing tourism destination, according to new official figures showing the country’s hotels and other accommodation facilities welcomed more than 10 million […]
26 May 2026 - 16:45

Kazakhstan could launch air taxi routes between Almaty, Alatau and Konayev by 2027

Kazakhstan could begin operating passenger and cargo air taxi services between Almaty, Alatau and Konayev as early as 2027, as the country accelerates plans to introduce a new generation of electric vertical […]