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SnapShot Analytics Platform Goes Public In Time For HITEC 2016

2016-06-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

SnapShot Analytics

SnapShot GmbH opens up the best and most accessible hotel analytics solution to all hotels, just in time for HITEC 2016 in New Orleans. Berlin, Germany, June 16, 2016– SnapShot Analytics is no longer an invitation-based platform, as the leading hotel analytics company offers its latest dashboard in a “self-service” version in time for HITEC […]

Tags: analytics, HITEC, hotel revenue, hotel technology, hotels, SnapShot

Costa Luminosa Brings the Jewels of the Baltic to Moscow

2016-05-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Costa Luminosa

Italian cruise line Costa Cruises has recently added a tour of Moscow to its “Jewels of the Baltic” (or “Northern Capitals”) itinerary, allowing Costa Luminosa cruise passengers to visit the beautiful Russian capital for a day.

Tags: Costa Cruises, Costa Luminosa, moscow

SnapShot Addresses Multi-Property Functionality in Its Hotel Analytics Flagship Platform

2016-05-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

snapshot

After its successful public debut at ITB Berlin 2016 SnapShot continued developing its highly anticipated analytics platform, and has recently updated it to include multi-property functionality, making SnapShot Analytics the first product of its kind to offer a powerful, yet flexible and easy-to-use dashboard.

Tags: business intelligence, hotel revenue, hotel tech, SnapShot, SnapShot Analytics

Turkey Tourism Is On the Ropes

2016-05-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkey resorts

News of terrorist attacks, geopolitical unrest and the ongoing crisis over refugees have hit the Turkey tourism industry hard. According to recent reports from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Brits traveling to Turkey nd other crisis hit vacation destinations have plummeted. Figures from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), coincide in forecasting a horrendous summer season for Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt and other formerly popular destinations.

Tags: Erdogan, Merkel, Turkey Travel, Turkish hotels

Kanika Hotels & Resorts Culinary Program Delivers First Delicious Result

2016-05-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Kanika Hotels

Kanika Hotels & Resorts, the leading hotel leisure group in Cyprus and a pioneer in Luxury All-Inclusive and Half-Board Plus holidays, has embarked on a new culinary innovation program that has already delivered the first delicious results across all Kanika Hotels & Resorts.

Tags: Cyprus resorts, Cyprus restaurants, Cyprus tourism, foodie travel, Kanika Hotels & Resorts

On Greece Tourism Amidst the Refugee Crisis

2016-05-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Greece and the Greek Isles

Greece has always been on of the most popular holiday destinations on our planet. This fact certainly helps the country, even amidst many the current crisis situation. However mass media coverage of the refugee situation has discouraged Greek tourism, in more ways than one, as no one wants to spend a holiday in the middle of upheaval. Despite all the tragedy and distraction though, there is actually no better time to visit Greece. Here are some facts that many mainstream media outlets do not take note of.

Tags: Greece travel, Greek tourism, refugee crisis, refugees

5 Stellar Reasons to Visit Romania in 2016

2016-05-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Peleș Castle (CC TiberiuSahlean)

So you have chosen to head to Europe for your vacation time this summer. Of course, Europe is the ages old place to go, with a lot to see and experience. You may be thinking of going to any number of places such as France, Spain, Germany, Great Britain, but I must say there is another place you should consider of the cliche destinations seem a bore, you can always go to Romania.

Tags: Dracula, Poenari Fortress, romania, Transfagarasan, Transylvania, Vlad, Vlad the Impailer

Interrail & Attica Group Connect on Super Economy for Tourists

2016-05-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Attica Group

The Interrail Greek Island Pass is a product of the train services of Greece in cooperation with the Attica Group ferries, which gives tourists of this wonderful country the chance to travel via ferry to 27 Greek islands, and many more using the 30% discount on other islands in the Aegean sea. This allows travelers to cheaply access the beautiful Greek isles at respectable prices.

Tags: Attica Group, economy travel, Greece ferries, Greece rail, Greece travel, Greek economy, Greek tourism, Interrail Greek Island Pass, Superfast Ferries

Skolkovo Innovation Center Hosts Startup Village 2016

2016-05-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Startup Village 2016

Russia’s version of Silicon Valley, Skolkovo Innovation Center will host Startup Village 2016 June 2nd and 3rd. The fourth edition of the technology meetup will feature young entrepreneurs and startup innovators participating to win prizes worth in between $5000 and $50,000.

Tags: Moscow events, Skolkovo, Startup Village 2016, startups, tech events

S7 Airlines launches flights to Barcelona

2016-05-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

S7 Airlines

S7 Airlines, a member of the global airline Alliance oneworld®, 26 Jun 2016 opens direct flights from Moscow to Barcelona. Tickets are already on sale.

Tags: Barcelona travel, Russian airlines, Russian tourism, S7, Siberian Airlines

Azerbaijan and Dagestan Pave “Green Corridor” for Russians

2016-05-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Naryn-Kala fortress in Derbent

Azerbaijan and Dagestan promise to create a touristic corridor with northern neighbor, Russia. According to news from Azerbaijan, a federal project to create a “green corridor” is underway in order to reduce barriers for tourists both ways.

Tags: Azerbaijan, Baku, Dagestan, Derbent, Naryn-Kala fortress, Russia tourism, Russia travel

Russians Spend Billions at Greece Duty Free Shops

2016-05-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hellenic Duty Free Shops

In 2015, Russian tourists spent some €30 million euros in the duty free shops at the airports of Greece. According to a report the General Director of the Greek Hellenic Duty Free Shops, George Velentzas went on to project an even better year this year.

Tags: duty free, duty free shops, Greece, Greece travel, Hellenic Duty Free Shops, Russian travelers

Voronezh Region of Russia Ramps Up Tourism

2016-05-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Voronezh Airport

According to news from Interfax, the a new regional tour operator will being doing business out of the Voronezh International Airport , according to the airport’s Deputy Director General Alexander Vasiliev.

Tags: Alexander Vasiliev, Russia tourism, Russian cities, Voronezh, Voronezh International Airport

Iberostar Wants to be Your Host at Sunny Beach

2016-05-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Iberostar Sunny Beach Resort

When you think of the dream European beach vacation, what’s the first thing that normally springs into your mind? Greece? Spain? The south of France? Bulgaria?

Tags: Bulgaria beaches, Bulgaria travel, Iberostar, Sunny Beach

Report Reveals North Caucasus Tourism Value

2016-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

More than 27% of Arkhyz ATRC visitors called the high quality of the resorts ski slopes as the main reason to choose the holiday destination; tourists are attracted by the proximity of the resort to their place of residence and the optimal value for money of the services, 19% and 17% of ATRC visitors said.

Tags: Arkhyz ATRC, Mt. Elbrus, North Caucasus, Russian resorts, ski destinations, ski holidays, ski resorts, Ski slopes

10 Reasons to Visit Crimea This Summer

2016-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sunbathing on Crimea

If you are at a loss as to where to go on vacation this Summer, then make a trip to Crimea, trust us, you will never forget the hospitality and wonders abounding there. The Crimean peninsula is another whole world packed into one scenic, cultural experience.

Tags: Aptek, Aptek Children's Center, Crimea, Massandra Beach, MRIYA Resort and Spa, Respect Hall Resort and Spa, Yalta

Tourists Get to Relive War & Peace in Vilnius

2016-05-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

War & Peace

For interested visitors to Lithuania, a new tourist attraction opened in Vilnius last month, designed to give British tourists the opportunity to visit the places used for filming the new series from BBC. The series War and Peace used many locations in Lithuania to film the award winning episodes, and now tourists get to visit the locations.

Tags: Lithuania events, Lithuania tours, Vilnius attractions, Vilnius tourism, War & Peace

Freddie and Hungary: A Eurovision 2016 Dark Horse [Video]

2016-05-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hungary’s 2016 Eurovision hopes remain kindled as Freddie stays alive to reach the finals as a black horse favorite. In an edition seemingly destined to go to Russia’s Sergey Lazarev, the rich voice of Gábor Alfréd Fehérvári’s (Freddie’s real name) “Pioneer” just may upset the song contest apple cart.

Tags: Eurovision 2016, Eurovision contest, Eurovision Sweden, Freddie, Pioneer, Sergey Lazarev

Tbilisi International Airport Announces Expansion

2016-05-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

TAV

Tbilisi International Airport is to be expanded to twice its current passenger handling capacity. According to news from the head of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, Dmitry Kumsishvili, the airport will soon be able to serve 3.5 million people a year.

Tags: Dmitry Kumsishvili, Georgia airports, Georgia travel, Tbilisi, Tbilisi International Airport

Cascais Tourism Forum Takes Aim at Hotels Innovations

2016-05-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Cascais Tourism Forum

The hotel landscape in Portugal is unique among European markets for several reasons. The best way to describe the landscape there is “feast and famine”, as some hotel businesses are flourishing, while others are bankrupt. A May 19th event, the Cascais Tourism Forum, held for the first time this year, focuses on the developmental challenges for hotels wanting to survive in this dynamic environment.

Tags: GuestCentric, Martin Soler, Portugal hotels, Portugal travel, ReviewPro, SnapShot

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