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Viewpoint August 13 2026
Introduction: Rethinking tourism in Kazakhstan – overcoming barriers in an emerging destination
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-07-2026-0258
Research Article August 3 2026
Beyond the low-expectation trap: overcoming socio-perceptual barriers to spatial justice in Kazakhstan's hospitality sector
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-04-2026-0153
Research Article August 3 2026
From the ground up: the growth/instability paradox in Kazakhstan's tourism sector experiences of local tour operators and travel agencies
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-04-2026-0132
Research Article July 30 2026
Tourism start-ups and youth innovations: the new wave of entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-04-2026-0110
Research Article July 24 2026
The perceived cultural distance of Kazakhstan and the impact of destination image on travel intention
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-04-2026-0155
Literature Review July 23 2026
Smart tourism and Hospitality 4.0 in Kazakhstan: a systematic review and Smart–Creative Integration Framework
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-05-2026-0180
Research Article July 17 2026
The changing foodscapes of Kazakh restaurants: an evaluation of international expectations and local realities
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-04-2026-0148
Research Article July 10 2026
Unveiling perceived authenticity in Kazakhstan’s casual dining: a text mining approach to international tourist perceptions
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-05-2026-0159
Research Article July 10 2026
Rebranding Kazakhstan: overcoming image barriers in global tourism markets
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-04-2026-0121
Research Article July 8 2026
Community participation in protected areas: barriers and opportunities in the Katon-Karagai National Park
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-04-2026-0109
Literature Review July 1 2026
The global barriers to tourism development: a scoping review of Kazakhstan
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-04-2026-0147
Research Article June 10 2026
Human capital in tourism: vocational training and employment barriers in Kazakhstan
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (2026) https://doi.org/10.1108/WHATT-04-2026-0108
