Aleksandr Shatskih, Author at Argophilia

Places to See Along Lisbon’s River Tagus

2013-03-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the iconic landmarks of Lisbon is, without a doubt, Torre de Belém (the Belém Tower), a symbol of the Age of Discoveries – a time when famous Portuguese explorers like Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias traveled the seas in search for new lands.

Matthias Roeke Chosen as Managing Director of Rosewood London

2013-03-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has named Matthias Roeke Managing Director of Rosewood London, which is scheduled to open in October 2013. The newly renovated and upgraded 1914 Edwardian architectural piece is to feature 262 guestrooms and 44 suites.

Ibis Becomes Top Hotel Brand in Europe

2013-02-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Europe’s biggest hotel brand is not Hilton, nor is it Best Western. Ibis is the continent’s largest hotel brand now.

LIVELOVESPA: A Shiny New Health & Wellness Community

2013-02-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Maybe not so innovative, but an oh so novel way to engage health and wellness enthusiasts is to make a very cool website for spas to reach out from. That’s just what LIVELOVESPA has set out to do, and from what we see, they’re pretty serious about making a go at an online wellness community.

Bulgaria – a Treasure of Speech Exhibition in Brussels

2013-02-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bulgaria – a Treasure of Speech is a fascinating exhibition now on display at the European Parliament in Brussels. To celebrate the 1150th anniversary of the so called “Great Moravian Mission” of the creators of the Slavic alphabet, St.Cyril and St. Methodius, their translation of the Holy script assumes the right by which Bulgarian should co#exist with Latin, Greek and Hebrew.

Albania Property Group Launches New Site

2013-02-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Albania Property Group has just launched a brand new website geared to promote long term rentals in the capital of Tirana. According to the news release, Managing Director of Albania Property Group, Ilir Konomi, says the Tirana properties will be live within a month.

Alitalia CEO Steps Down

2013-02-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Andrea Ragnetti, CEO of Alitalia, has stepped down according to confirmed reports from the air carrier. According to the news brief, Chairman Roberto Colaninno will serve during the interim while the board appoints Ragnetti’s successor.

Holiday Homes Demand on the Rise in the UK

2013-02-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The number of inquiries of prospective families looking to purchase a holiday home saw a 14% growth, according to Haven. This trend is also visible in the number of the pre-sold tickets for the The Spring Caravan & Camping Show at the NEC, with 43,000 tickets and first day attendance of over 12,000.

Romania Eurovision 2013 Second Semi-Finals In

2013-02-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

With Eurovision 2013 coming to Malmo soon Romania’s selection process continues, the country’s second semi-final having been decided last last night. This year represents a whole new crop of Romanian artist vieing for the opportunity to represent the country at Malmo.

The Bastion Tunnels: Tallinn’s Best Kept, Not-So-Secret Attraction

2013-02-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Estonia’s capital city Tallinn is older than most people realize, and just like all old cities, it has more than its fair share of secrets. Alongside the distinctly medieval flavor of downtown Tallinn’s streets, stories of ghosts, hidden tunnels and buried treasures add to its air of mystery.

Lost Pyramids Unearthed in Egypt & Sudan

2013-02-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Given the size of the damn things, you’d be quite right in thinking that all of the pyramids had been found already – but a couple of recent discoveries would seem to suggest that there’s plenty more exploring to be done out there.

Istanbul To Have a New Urban Area

2013-02-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A new urban area that will soon be home to some 1.5 million people will be built in Istanbul. Officials say the construction for this new area is going to start in the next six months, on the Black Sea coast on the European side of Istanbul, Hurriyet Daily News reported.

Romania Celebrates Dragobete, Its True Valentine’s Day

2013-02-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Love like a Romanian today – this is how Romania celebrates its Dragobete, a celebration of pure, pristine love, and a dedication to protect life, in all its forms.

SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Launches “Bike the Balkans”

2013-02-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Starting today SpiceRoads Cycle Tours adds incentive for those who would love to Bike the Balkans. Their continuing program to promote touristic destinations in emerging countries reveals Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro with $150 savings on first time departures there via the tours.

7 Ways of Promoting a Travel and Tourism Business Online

2013-02-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A big part of the success of any travel and tourism business is attracting new clients as well as expanding business dealings with existing clients – especially regular travelers and corporate customers.

Can You Find Cyprus On the Map? [infographic]

2013-02-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Can you find Cyprus, or is yelling Cyprus where are you your only shot at discovering the Island paradise? Only about 1 in 10 people could spot Cyprus on a world map if their life depended on it. Better have a look at this infographic for clues then.

Germany’s Tropical Island Paradise

2013-02-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

It might be bitterly cold in Northern Germany at the moment, but sun seekers still have the opportunity to escape to much warmer climes thanks to a former Soviet aircraft hangar that now serves as a tropical island retreat all-year round. Inside the MASSIVE building lies Germany’s one and only Caribbean-style resort, the aptly named Tropical Islands.

Hotels Accused of Still Fleecing Guests on WiFi

2013-02-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Even though most hotel guest might figure hospitality players got the negative message over ancillary charges, hidden fees, and particularly pay-for WiFi, even the biggest hotel chains did not. According to a report via The Telegraph, travel portal Gogobot performed a survey recently revealing guest displeasure with hotels still charging for Internet.

Eurovision 2013: Eastern Europe’s Early Contenders

2013-02-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

As the contestants begin to form the line that will end in Eurovision 2013’s ultimate winner, a few bright stars already are emerging from the East of the continent. Among those, Slovenia’s Hannah Mancini really brings the pipes with her song Straight Into Love. But there’s more. Andrius Pojavis – Lithuania The Andrius represents Lithuania performing […]

Georgia Organizes National Tourism Administration

2013-02-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Georgia, a National Tourism Administration is being organized by the government there to cooperate with the Ministry of Economics and the National Tourism Administration.