Kazin DMC to Host Almaty Winter Familiarization Trip
Indian travel agents will tour Almaty's winter tourism offerings on a three-night trip with Air Astana and Kazzhol Seven.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Middle East
Kazin DMC is organizing a three-night, four-day winter familiarization trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan, from December 9 to 12, 2026. Flight departures are from Delhi and Mumbai, with participants traveling on Air Astana and staying at the newly opened Kazzhol Seven.
Why it matters
The trip is designed to give Indian travel professionals firsthand exposure to Almaty's winter tourism, hospitality, and accommodation options. Organizers say the aim is to help agents recommend the destination to clients with greater confidence.
The programme runs three nights over four days, with flights departing from Delhi and Mumbai on Air Astana. Participants will stay at Kazzhol Seven and visit other hotels across Almaty during the trip.
The players
Kazin DMC
Kazin DMC is a destination management company that organizes the familiarization trip to Almaty in association with its partners.
Air Astana
Air Astana is the national airline of Kazakhstan, which operates the flights carrying participants on the trip.
Kazzhol Seven
Kazzhol Seven is a newly opened hotel in Almaty that hosts the accommodation for the familiarization trip.
The details
The programme combines sightseeing, cultural attractions, local gastronomy, and urban offerings in Almaty. Kazin DMC organizes the trip in association with Air Astana and Kazzhol Seven, and travel agents will explore the city's winter tourism offerings firsthand.
Timeline
December 9 to 12, 2026: Winter familiarization trip to Almaty takes place.
Destination Trajectory
The familiarization trip reflects a broader push by Indian travel operators to build expertise in Central Asian destinations beyond traditional European and Southeast Asian routes. Almaty's winter offerings are being positioned as a new option for clients seeking cold-weather travel.
Travel agents planning winter itineraries for clients may use the trip to assess Almaty's accommodation and attractions firsthand. Travelers considering Almaty in winter should check flight schedules from Delhi and Mumbai on Air Astana for the December window.
The takeaway
Almaty is gaining attention as a winter destination for Indian travelers, and agents who gain firsthand experience of its hotels and attractions will be better placed to advise clients. Planning around the December 9 to 12 window may help travelers make the most of the season.
What happens next
The familiarization trip to Almaty takes place from December 9 to 12, 2026.
Further reading
For more on regional travel options, browse Middle East destination coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Travel Trade Journal.
