DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF KAZAKHSTAN FOR THE TRAINING OF TOURIST PERSONNEL

The tourist industry in Kazakhstan demonstrates a high potential for growth, especially in the conditions of the development of domestic tourism and increasing interest in international tourists. High- quality training of tourist personnel is a key factor in the successful development of the industry, and educational programs of universities play an important role in the formation of professionals and work in this sphere. In this article, the specific features of educational programs of Kazakhstan for training tourist personnel, their compliance with market and international standards are considered.