The subject of the study is the main directions of tourism development in the regions of Kazakhstan in the context of global socio-economic trends and their impact on this segment of the national economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The purpose of the study was to identify the essence and content of the tourism economy of the Kazakhstan region with the designation of those opportunities that arise as a result of the influence of global socio-economic trends on the world economy. Accordingly, the main hypothesis of this study is as follows: at present, the regions of many states have additional opportunities to unleash their tourism potential, turn into tourist territories and effectively produce impressions as the main product of this economic activity. This study is based on the analysis of the available scientific literature and statistical information, as well as a number of studies conducted by the author in the framework of scientific and practical activities. In general, the authors conclude that the global situation creates urgent opportunities for the development of the tourism economy in the regions of a particular state and other countries. The results can be used in the work of both subjects of the tourism market and tourism management bodies in regions and municipalities.