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Leaders in Hospitality Summit 2016

2016-02-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Leaders in Hospitality

Coming up in Vienna on 30-31 May, the Leaders in Hospitality Summit is a unique two-day event for 200 global industry experts to meet up to discuss networking, education and inspire peer-peer collaboration. This year’s event will feature 200 preselected C-Level hoteliers from over 30 countries.

Tags: Austria events, CEE & CIS Summit, events, hospitality, Leaders in Hospitality Summit, summit

Ural Airlines Takes Off for Barcelona

2016-02-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ural Airlines

Ural Airlines will now make regular flights from Krasnodar to Barcelona, according to the news from the Federal Air Transport Agency.

Tags: airlines, Europe travel, russia flights, Ural Airlines

Azerbaijan Tourism Association Creates Travel App

2016-02-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Nahid Bagirov via Biznessinfo.az

The Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AzTa) is creating a mobile app guide service that will presumably attract more tourists and improving the quality of services in the country.

Tags: Azerbaijan, Baku, Baku hotels, Baku tourism

Georgia to See Visa Free Travel to EU

2016-02-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Munich Airport

Good news for citizens of Georgia, the new Visa Liberalization arrangement issued by the EU Commission has reached the final stage. Now citizens will be able to travel without visas in 26 countries of the EU block.

Tags: Georgia tourists, Georgia travel, Republic of Georgia, visa

TUI Says Bulgaria Is New Russia Booking Hot Spot

2016-02-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Burgas Bulgaria

According to TUI Russia, Bulgaria may soon be the chosen destinations of Russian tourists intent on vacations this coming Summer. Travel Russian News reported o Friday, Bulgaria having garnered some 60% of early bookings by tourists so far.

Tags: Bulgaria, Bulgaria travel, Egypt tourism, Russian tourists, TUI, Turkey Travel, Varna

Belarus’ Travel Industry Explores All-Inclusive System

2016-02-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Gennady Tsitovich National Academic Folk Chorus

A proposal for the Belarus travel industry to introduce a system of all-inclusive services is being discussed. According to the news, the Ministry of Sport and Tourism may collaborate with other agencies to promote and develop tourism events, marketing, and advertising.

Bulgaria Ministry Issues Greece Travel Warning

2016-02-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Kulata checkpoint on the Bulgarian-Greek border

According to news from Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry, a new travel warning has been issued in connection with a general strike in Greece on February 4. The ministry has also issued an advisory on the continued difficulties at the border crossings between the two countries, prompted by the escalating blockades by Greek farmers.

Tags: Bulgaria tourism, Bulgaria travel, Greece strikes

Can Indian Tourist Rescue Eastern Europe Tourism?

2016-02-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tourists in Bucharest Jeroen Komen

Some 30 million Indians are expected to travel worldwide in the short term, tourism boards from Bucharest to Varna and beyond are seeking to woo these news tourists via marketing and trade shows.

Tags: Bulgaria, India tourists, romania

Tour Companies Rule Sochi Tourism

2016-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Alpine skiing in Krasnaya Polyana

The head of Russia’s tourism agency, Oleg Safonov told reporters of increased sales volume for Sochi vacations were up over the previous year, and that overall occupancy spiked to 80%. Sochi was visited by some 6 million grouists last year. Mr. Safonov said the demand for Sochi rooms went up largely because of the Formula 1, and other premier events.

Tags: Krasnaya Polyana, Oleg Safonov, Russia, Sochi

Romania: Underrated and Affordable, Must See in 2016

2016-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sinaia Monastery

Romania is regarded by many specialty publications as one of the must see destinations of 2016. It is pretty affordable when it comes to accommodation and cost for entertainment. It also has other things to appeal to you:

Tags: backpacking, romania, travel

Russia Tourists to Flow to Egypt Again

2016-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sergei Naryshkin

Last week the Chairman of the Russian state Duma, Sergei Naryshkin announced the imminent return of touristic flows from Russia to Egypt soon. Since the tragic downing of the A321 airliner outbound from Sharm El Sheikh in October, 2015, popular Egyptian destinations saw virtually no visits from Russians.

Tags: Egypt travel, Red Sea, Russian tourism, Russian tourists, Sharm El-Sheikh, terrorism, tourism

To Russia With Love on Valentine’s Day

2016-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy our partners Gelio Vostok Photography

If the cliche romantic destinations have left you bored to tears the last few years, here’s some suggestions for spending Valentine’s Day 2016 with some real sex appeal. Travel like Bond, James Bond in From Russia With Love, only in the opposite direction. Here’s a brief selections of upcoming deals on the most romantic day of the year.

Tags: Altai, Corinthia Hotel, Kazan, moscow, Russian Valentine's, St. Petersburg

Busójárás in Mohács: You Don’t Want to Miss This!

2016-01-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Busójárás in Mohács

Busójárás in Mohács is an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity listed celebration, which takes place every February, featuring unique traditions.

Former Google Exec Dr. Stefan Tweraser Named SnapShot GmbH CEO

2016-01-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel tech startup, SnapShot GmbH has announce the selection of former Google Germany director, Dr. Stefan Tweraser as the Austrian company’s CEO. Borrowing from the talents of this technology company manager, SnapShot hopes to fast forward development of a much anticipated new produce, as well as building a powerful business presence in the space.

Tags: analytics, Google, Google Germany, SnapShot GmbH, Stefan Tweraser

This Christmas Take Advantage of Lato Boutique Hotel’s Membership Offer

2015-12-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lato Boutique Hotel

Lato Boutique Hotel in Heraklion is offering a special invitation for guests to join a membership program with extra special perks.

Tags: crete, Greek Christmas, Lato, Lato Boutique Hotel, Lefteris Karatarakis

Russia Hotel Services Get Regulation Boost

2015-11-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg

As of October 21st Hotel services inside Russia must conform to new governmental rules meant to regulate the industry. The Ministry for Culture of Russia reported on these new legislation that will bind hotels and other hospitality providers aimed at previously unregulated discrepancies.

Tags: hotels, Russia hotels, visit Russia

HomeAway: The Latest Acquisitioin in Expedia Buying Spree

2015-11-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

HomeAway CEO Brian Sharples

News from Expedia tells of the OTA’s coming purchase of holiday rental firm HomeAway. In a deal estimated at $3.9 billion, the Texas based startup could punch a hole in the alternative accommodations space for the famous brand.

Tags: Brian Sharples, Expedia, HomeAway, Orbitz

Experience Advent in Zagreb 2016

2015-10-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Advent in Zagreb

Coming up in Croatia’s capital, Advent in the Heart of Zagreb is an array of holiday events orchestrated to create an unforgettable Christmas experience for visitors to the city starting November 28th.

Tags: Advent, Christmas 2015, Croatia events, Croatia travel, Zagreb

Another Collection of European Hotel Gems

2015-10-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Zagreb

Autumn is a special time of the year anywhere, but certainly in Europe. In the heart of the “old continent” hundreds of quaint, charming and often inspiring hotels stays await. Here’s a small selection of places our staff has either stayed or heard of via word of mouth. From Austria to Romania, this time of […]

Tags: 25hours Hotels, Bratislava, Marrol's Bratislava, Romania travel, Slovakia, Timisoara, Vienna, Zagreb

Russians Spend More & Travel Often – Visa

2015-09-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Visa Global Travel Intentions Study 2015

According to the most recent figures from a global study bv Visa, Russians spend on average $2,730 dollars on foreign travel, roughly 20% more than the worldwide average.

Tags: Russian travel, Russians, Turkey Travel, visa, Visa credit

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