About 30% of business in Kyrgyzstan recovered from coronavirus-caused crisis in 2021

Bishkek, March 31, 2022 . / Kabar /. In 2021, about 30% of businesses were restored from the crisis caused by COVID-19, Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Kyrgyzstan Kyyal Kenzhematova said during a briefing in Bishkek. She added that in 2020, almost 80% of businesses in Kyrgyzstan suffered a crisis, 15% closed the business altogether, the rest - closed temporarily, someone "kept afloat." "According to the results of last year, about 30% recovered. This year we expect more results. There is a dynamics. The same applies to the tourism sector. To attract staff we need to create the conditions, just this issue is also being worked out together with other state agencies. In terms of qualifications, we have agreed with Turkey this year to train hotel staff, as well as to train guides, instructors,” the deputy director of the Tourism Department said. She also added that now there are proposals for the preparation of the tourist season in the country, moreover, everything should be ready by the beginning of the summer of this year.