Announcing Enrollment for Training on the Use of Digital Platforms in the Tourism Industry

The “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter,” with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, announces enrollment for training on the use of digital platforms in the tourism industry. This initiative is part of a project aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and developing small businesses in the regions.

If you work in the tourism industry, own a guesthouse, plan to open one, or are an expert/instructor in the tourism sector, you are invited to participate in our training.
During the first day of training, you will learn how to use Google Maps and 2GIS, and register on tourism platforms such as Booking.com, Airbnb, and TripAdvisor.com. You will also learn how to create accounts, manage automated hotel systems and the Travelline web PMS hotel management system, and effectively use social networks like Instagram, Facebook, and business messengers like WhatsApp for your business.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department

We announce the recruitment for two-day training sessions in Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken regions

Osh, Jalal-Abad, and Batken oblasts of Kyrgyzstan are unique regions where, in a short period of time, you can visit a hot valley, taste sweet melons and watermelons, walk through cool mountain gorges, explore numerous berry bushes and nut and fruit trees, wander through flowering meadows, and even touch snow. These attractions draw numerous tourists from all over the world, creating new opportunities for the residents of the valley.

The “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter” with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, aims to strengthen entrepreneurship and small business development in these regions by announcing training on Digital Tourism platforms.

During the two-day training, you will learn how to effectively use Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp Business for your business, navigate Google Maps and 2gis, and utilize Booking.com, Airbnb, and TripAdvisor.com. Additionally, you will learn how to open accounts and manage automated hotel systems such as Shelter PMS, Edelweiss, Fidelio, and the Travelline web PMS hotel management system.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department

Brief interview with participants of the 2-day training for trainers from the regions of Kyrgyzstan

On November 16-17, 2023, in Bishkek, two-day training sessions on cultivating top experts and trainers in the field of “Digital Tourism” were successfully completed. This initiative was part of the “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter” project, with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and small business development in the regions.

Participants from 10 villages and cities across the country were selected for this training, which focused on the development of entrepreneurship and small business in Kyrgyzstan’s regions. Each participant received training in “Digital Tourism” and will share their knowledge with the youth and women in their regions as part of the “Sanarip Insan” project.

By clicking on the link below, you can see a brief interview with Aigerim by one of the training participants.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department

Brief interview with participants of the 2-day training for trainers from the regions of Kyrgyzstan

On November 16-17, 2023, in Bishkek, two-day training sessions on cultivating top experts and trainers in the field of “Digital Tourism” were successfully completed. This initiative was part of the “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter” project, with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and small business development in the regions.

Participants from 10 villages and cities across the country were selected for this training, which focused on the development of entrepreneurship and small business in Kyrgyzstan’s regions. Each participant received training in “Digital Tourism” and will share their knowledge with the youth and women in their regions as part of the “Sanarip Insan” project.

By clicking on the link below, you can see the story of Altynai, a participant from Talas, as she shares her goals and the knowledge she gained during the training.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department

Feedback from participants of the training for trainers

“The Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter,” with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic under a project aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and small business development in the regions, conducted a two-day offline training on November 16-17 in Bishkek. The training aimed to prepare participants from 10 regions of the country to become selected trainers and experts in the field of “Digital Tourism”.

During the training, participants enhanced their knowledge of Digital Tourism and will now share their expertise with youth, girls, and guest house owners as part of the Sanarip Insan project.

Short interviews with some of the participants of the “Training for Trainers” can be viewed at the link below.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department.

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Two-day training for trainers from the regions completed

The “Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter,” with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, has successfully concluded a two-day training program aimed at cultivating top experts and trainers in the field of “Digital Tourism.” This initiative is part of a broader project focused on enhancing entrepreneurship and fostering small business development in the regions.

Participants from 10 regions across Kyrgyzstan were selected to attend these offline training sessions held in Bishkek, led by renowned specialists and experts in digital tourism and marketing. Throughout the sessions, participants received comprehensive instruction on platforms such as Google Business, Google Maps, 2gis, Booking.com, WhatsApp Business, Instagram, Facebook, Airbnb, Shelter, Travelline PMS, and Edelweiss PMS.
Upon completion of the training, all participants were awarded certificates of achievement.

Note: Following the training, each participant will enter into a cooperation agreement with the Sanarip Insan Project. They are expected to share the knowledge acquired with youth and women in their respective areas and assist them in registering on the aforementioned platforms.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department

Completion of training for trainers

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“The Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter,” with financial support from the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic, conducted a two-day training aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and small business development in the regions. The training focused on digital tourism and aimed to select and train participants from 10 regions of the country to become trainers and experts in this field.

Future trainers and experts in “Digital tourism” were provided detailed information on platforms such as Google Business, Google Maps, 2GIS, Booking.com, and digital marketing such as WhatsApp Business, Instagram, Facebook, Airbnb, Shelter, Travelline PMS, Edelweiss PMS.

At the conclusion of the two-day training, all participants received certificates. Following the training, each participant signed a cooperation agreement with the Digital Citizen Project. 

They committed to sharing their knowledge with youth, women, and others in their respective fields, as well as assisting them in registering on the aforementioned platforms.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department.

“Sanarip Insan” launches a two-day course on “Digital Tourism” for regional trainers

A two-day course on “Digital Tourism” for regional trainers will be held in Bishkek on November 16-17.

The Sanarip Insan project selected 10 trainers from Kochkor-Zhumgal, Talas, Chon-Alai, Jalal-Abad; Ton, Tyup, Batken, At-Basha, Chuya and Naryn with digital skills and organizes two-day training for them to deepen their knowledge.

The trainers will be Nazira Miinekeeva, an expert on the development of “digital tourism”, who will teach the skills of using Google Business, Google Maps, 2GIS, Booking.com Instagram Facebook, Airbnb, Shelter, Traveline PMS, Edelweiss PMS, and Fariza Chilmergenova, a trainer and digital marketing expert who will give professional knowledge on WhatsApp Business, Instagram, Facebook.

All 10 participants sign a cooperation with the Sanarip project, stating that they will share their knowledge with the youth and women of their region, help them improve their economic well-being with the help of digital skills.

The Sanarip Insan project is aimed at improving the digital literacy of young people, women, migrants and residents living in remote areas. The project offers sustainable economic development through the use of digital platforms, the study of the functions of social networks, digital financial applications, the use of information technology in online commerce and entrepreneurship, as well as the green economy.

The project is being implemented with the support of the Embassy of the United States of America in the Kyrgyz Republic and the Kyrgyz branch of the Internet Community.

This project was funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic. The opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed here represent the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department

Training for trainers from regions of Kyrgyzstan

“Internet Society Kyrgyz Chapter” with the financial support of the U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic in the framework of the project aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and development of small businesses in the regions, will hold a two-day training for representatives of 7 regions who want to become the best experts and trainers in the field of digital tourism.

Through our two-day training you will be able to use Google Business, Google Maps, 2gis, Booking.com improve your skills on the leading digital platforms important to the travel industry such as Airbnb, Shelter, Travelline PMS, Edelweiss PMS and WhatsApp Business, Instagram, Facebook and get the opportunity to teach these skills to others.

Through this training, you will learn how to impart your coaching skills in a highly professional manner, making them even more enriching, interactive and engaging.

Note: Citizens who are willing to enter into a contract with the organization and agree to conduct trainings in their area with the project after the training, are given the opportunity to participate. Those wishing to become trainers are selected from each province and places are limited.

After the two-day training you will have the opportunity to sign a contract with us and conduct trainings in the regions together with the project.
(each training conducted is paid for on the basis of the contract)