Аннотация
The article examines the development of accessible tourism as an integral component of public policy and legal regulation in both international and national contexts. The relevance of the study is driven by the transformation of the global tourism industry, the increasing social orientation of public policy, and the growing importance of sustainable development and social inclusion in international relations. Accessible tourism is viewed not only as a socially oriented segment of tourism activity, but also as an instrument for enhancing the international competitiveness of states and tourist destinations.The purpose of the study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the role of public policy and legislation in the development of accessible tourism from an international perspective, with a focus on the legal system of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The methodological framework includes comparative legal analysis, institutional and structural-functional approaches, as well as general scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, and generalization. The empirical base comprises international legal instruments, national regulatory acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, materials produced by international organizations, and scholarly publications by Kazakhstani and foreign authors.The study identifies key problems hindering the development of accessible tourism in Kazakhstan, including fragmented legal regulation, insufficient institutional support, infrastructure constraints, and a shortage of specialized personnel. It is shown that the current regulatory framework requires further harmonization with international accessibility standards. Priority directions for improving public policy and legislation are proposed, aimed at building a comprehensive model for the development of accessible tourism based on international best practices. The findings can be used by public authorities and in further research in international relations and tourism policy.