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Uniworld Christens New Brand for Youthful Adventure Seekers

2017-02-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

According to news from the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the company is creating a new product for Millennials. U BY UNIWORLD, set to launch sales in March 2017 and begin sailings in early 2018.

Tags: cruises, cruising Europe, River Cruises, U BY UNIWORLD, Uniworld, Uniworld Cruises

Moscow for Kids

2017-02-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

VDNH

From puppet theaters to the fabulous Oceanariaum and the Moscow Zoo, Russia’s capital is a kid-friendly cultural extravaganza. From painting their very own Russian dolls to dressing up like the Tzars, families can never run out of fun and entertaining things to do in Moscow.

Tags: Bitzevsky Park, Bridge to Moscow, Great Moscow State Circus, kid friendly, moscow, Moscow for Kids, Oceanariaum, Robostation, Russia tours, VDNKH

The Exhibition “Cycladic Society 5,000 Years Ago” in Athens

2017-02-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cycladic Society

The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is celebrating three decades of exhibiting excellence with the presentation of “Cycladic Society 5,000 Years Ago” open from early December 2016 to late March 2017.

Tags: art exhibition, Athens, Athens exhibition, Cycladic period, Mouseio Kykladikis Texnis, Museum of Cycladic Art

St. Petersburg, Russia Through the Instagram Lens

2017-02-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

St. Petersburg

Once Russia’s capital, St. Petersburg is a fabulous city with European flair, and a heart made of pure Russian culture. Founded by Tsar Peter the Great, St. Petersburg’s historic Baroque and neoclassical architecture the 18th and 19th centuries, has been largely preserved.

Tags: Griboyedov Canal, instagram, Instagrammers, Intagram journeys, Peterhof, Russia, St. Petersburg, Venice of the North

Crimea 2017: Celebrating the Visit of Empress Catherine II

2017-02-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sevastopol

In Crimea this Spring season will mark the 230th anniversary since the famous journey to the peninsula by Empress Catherine II.

Tags: Crimea, Russia tourism, Sergey Strelbitskogo, Sevastopol, Yalta

Magnuson Hotels Brand Boosts Revenue 25%

2017-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Magnuson Hotel CLW

America’s fastest growing hotel brand, Magnuson Hotels has announced a revenue increase in excess of 25% for the portfolio of Magnuson Grand, Magnuson Hotel and M Star for 2016 versus 2015.

Tags: hotels, Jin Jiang Hotels, Magnuson Hotels, Magnuson revenue, Tom Magnuson

The Lost Art of Traveling

2017-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Grand Canyon

For the willful traveler, can the pleasure of not knowing overcome the pleasure of acquiring knowledge? Here is a thoughtful questioning on the merits of travel for the sake of total discovery.

Tags: Anna Novikova, Grand Canyon, Italo Calvino, travel advise, traveler, traveling

Rijeka Crnojevića, a Montenegrin Destination for Oenophiles

2017-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Rijeka Crnojevića

Picturesque and with rich history, Rijeka Crnojevića is a wonderful destination for wine lovers. Almost all families living in this area produce wines.

Abercrombie & Kent: The Med On a Silver Platter

2017-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Wings Over the Mediterranean

News last week that Abercrombie & Kent launched its Wings Over the Mediterranean for 2017 is a shot in the arm for small-group travel and for private charter services.

Tags: A&K, Abercrombie & Kent, Elafiti Islands, Italy, Mediterranean, Mediterranean cruises, Mediterranean destinations, Mediterranean vacations, Monaco, Pompeii, portugal, Sintra, Spain

Ramada Hotels: Europe’s Fastest Growing Brand

2017-01-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ramada Plaza Antalya Hotel

With the addition of fourteen new Ramada hotels to Wyndham Hotel Group’s European portfolio, the chain started in Chicago back in the 1950s takes on Europe.

Tags: Europe hotels, hotels, New Hotels, PKF hotelexperts, Ramada, Wyndham Hotel Group

World Tourism Forum Moscow: Focus Turkey

2017-01-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Avşar Koç, COO and Senior Partner, River Rock Hotels & Resorts at

In Moscow last weekend the World Tourism Forum at the Ritz-Carlton brought together professionals of the tourism industry of Turkey, Russia and other countries, along with investors and government representatives. The big topic of discussion was Russian-Turkish tourism for the coming season, along with expectations of professionals in the industry.

Tags: ANEX, Istanbul, Russian tourists, Russian travelers, Turkey, Turkey Travel, Turkish resorts, World Tourism Forum

TrustYou Study Eyeballs Customer Booking Habits

2017-01-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Customer buying habits

A recent TrustYou travel industry study reveals the factors really affecting the consumer decision-making process. The study tracked the decision making path of travelers as they searched for accommodations etc.

Tags: hotel booking, hotel guest, hotel revenue, TrustYou, Valerie Castillo

Sofia to Host Holiday & SPA Expo in February

2017-01-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Holiday & SPA Expo

The Bulgarian capital Sofia will host an international tourism fair mid-February. The Holiday & SPA Expo is scheduled to take place at the Inter Expo Center Sofia from 15 to 17 next month. It is the 34th edition of the exhibition, which is organized by PRIM EXPO under the patronage of the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism […]

Crimea Hopeful: Awaiting International Direct Flights

2017-01-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mriya Resort & Spa Yalta

The Head of the Crimean Parliament Committee for Sanatorium-Resort Complex and Tourism Alexei Chernyak is hopeful direct international flights to Crimea will resume soon. In 2016 the region welcomed almost 6 million tourists, many from within Russia.

Tags: Crimea, Crimea spas, Crimea tourism, education tourism, Mriya Resort, Russia, Sergey Aksenov, spa tourism

Georgia Releases Map for Oenophiles

2017-01-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Georgia Releases Map for Oenophiles

The Georgian Wine Association released the first guide for wine tourism in the country. Scannable QR codes allow visitors to find their favorite oenophile destinations fast.

Airbnb Eyeballs Tilt Payment App

2017-01-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Airbnb

Airbnb is eyeballing a deal to acquire the payment app Tilt for between $10 and $20 million. If the deal goes through it will probably amount to an employee hire and some back end tech only.

Tags: AirBnb, apps, payment apps, rentals, Tilt, vacation rentals

2017 HOSCARS Name World’s Best Hostels

2017-01-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Soul Kitchen, St. Petersbur

The 2017 HOSCARS are out featuring the world’s largest hotel booking service’s picks. Hostelworld pays homage to the top hostels in the world each year. HOSCARS celebrates and brings together the reviews of one million travelers over the last year.

Tags: Goodmorning Lisbon Hostel, HOSCARS, HostelWorld, Soul Kitchen

Slovenia to Complete Rateče-Obrežje Cycling Route

2017-01-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

European Cycling Destination

To be regarded as a European cycling destination, Slovenia steps up marking and securing routes for cyclists near Italian and Croatian borders.

Dubrovnik Announces Plans to Limit Tourist Access to Old Town

2017-01-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Dubrovnik

The Dubrovnik Carnival is one of the highly anticipated festivals of the year, attracting thousands of locals and tourists to the cobbled streets of the Old Town, but the city decided to comply with UNESCO’s recommendations to limit access of people to the World Heritage Site each day. According to news from the region, UNESCO […]

Jin Jiang & Plateno Launch 100 Million Loyalty Platform

2017-01-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Chinese tourist

This month the world’s fifth biggest hotel group announced the world’s biggest loyalty group. The combining of Jin Jiang and Plateno Group integrating their member databases creates a loyalty program with 100 million plus members.

Tags: China hotels, Chinese investing, hotels, Jin Jiang, loyalty programs, Plateno Group

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