Aleksandr Shatskih, Author at Argophilia

You Don’t Have to Travel Far for the Quadrantid Meteor Shower

2013-01-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Quadrantids will peak in the wee morning hours of January 3rd, at a maximum rate of about 80 per hour, varying between 60-200. If you live in Australia and lower portions of South America, you can watch them live, via a NASA Ustream feed.

Emirates Begins Twice Daily NY & Paris Flights

2013-01-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

As of yesterday Emirates Airlines will fly twice daily to New York and Paris with their A380’s.

With Updated Nearby Feature, Facebook Outplays Groupon as Travel Tool

2012-12-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mobile apps are a big part of the modern travel experience and being able to offer the best selection of nearby activities seems to the winning strategy. Facebook and Groupon have both launched a Nearby feature as part as their free apps for iOS and Android, but the social network giant seems to be winning […]

US Travelers Prefer European Countries for 2013

2012-12-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Europe is a top preference for US travelers making their plans for 2013, according to a recent survey by Fly.com. Italy ranks first in their recently released survey, followed by Australia. Another two European destinations, the United Kingdom and France, also made it into the top 5, following New Zealand on the US travelers’ wishlist […]

Russian Travelers Fuel Increase of Cyprus Tourism Revenues

2012-12-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

An increase in tourist arrivals from Russia has powered an increase in Cyprus’ tourism revenue. After a constant increase throughout 2012, revenues are expected to reach 2 billion euros by the end of the year, closing at a 10% increase from last year’s figures, according to the Cyprus Tourism Organistion (CTO).

Magdalena Abakanowicz Works On Display in Warsaw

2012-12-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Earlier this month works of Poland’s celebrated sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz went on exhibit in Warsaw. Made up of mostly never before seen pieces, the exhibit at Warsaw’s House of Plastic Arts Gallery represents the latest revelation of the talents of the now prized artist.

Ukraine, Top Destination in 2013

2012-12-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Ukraine has ranked high in six different international tourism ratings, thus a serious spike in arrivals is to be expected for 2013. The country as a whole, capital city Kiev, the Crimean Peninsula, Lviv, the notorious Chernobyl site as well as the Salt Tunnels of Solotvyno have been included in prestigious travel destination lists to be explored in 2013.

Backpackers Splurge In Turkey

2012-12-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkish hoteliers may want to rethink their marketing strategy, if the findings of a new survey are anything to go by. According to new research by the Akdeniz University Faculty of Tourism, it’s not package holiday tourists they should be targeting, but backpackers.

Tough Year Ahead for Croatian Tourism

2012-12-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Croatia’s Tourism Minister has warned that the country’s tourism industry is facing a challenge year ahead, in spite of several initiatives launched by the government to boost the nation’s appeal among foreign visitors.

Mövenpick Hotel’s First Paris Gem, Mövenpick Neuilly

2012-12-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Situated in the Neuilly neighborhood of Paris, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ first offering in Paris promises still more upscale hospitality in one of the city’s most hospitable areas. The Mövenpick Hotel Paris Neuilly, located minutes from all the city’s most treasured monuments, sits quietly along Boulevard Victor Hugo, a quiet respite from sometimes noisy Paris.

Travelguru.com Aligns With Indian Tourism Development Corporation

2012-12-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

India’s largest online hotel company, Travelguru.com, just announced their alliance with the Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) to offer hotels under the brand name Ashok Group of Hotels.

Ryanair Sets Up in Zadar, Croatia

2012-12-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

According to news from Ryanair, Croatia will invest some 1.4 million euros in order for budget airline to set up a base in Zadar. Scheduled to open in April 2013, it is thought the base will afford Croatian tourism a shot in the arm ROI wise.

airBaltic Ramps Up Fleet With Bombadier CS300s

2012-12-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Last week airBaltic announced having ordered 10 new Bombardier CS300 airliners. The airline, based in Riga, Latvia, also purchased the rights to an additional 10 planes, according to their news.

Spectacular Volcano Eruption Draws Tourists To Kamchatka

2012-12-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Russian tourists are flocking to the country’s far-east this Christmas to feast their eyes upon a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime treat – the eruption of the Plosky Tolbachik Volcano, in the remote Kamchatka Peninsula of Siberia.

New Q1 2013 Report for Russian Tourism Released

2012-12-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Market Research has just released its Russia Tourism Report for the first quarter of 2013, an extremely useful tool for local and international tourism players that are interested in this particular travel market. The report focuses on long-term prospects for Russia’s tourism industry, while highlighting the short-term impact of the economic slowdown of key source markets.