Aleksandr Shatskih, Author at Argophilia

NH Hoteles – Swisscom Promise High Tech for Guests

2012-10-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

NH Hoteles extends its partnership with Swisscom Hospitality to provide efficient guest technology. Swisscom Hospitality will assist NH Hoteles in achieving further network and IP service convergence.

Single European Sky Meetings Take Off in Cyprus

2012-10-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Yesterday key officials began a conference in Limassol (Cyprus) to try and get back on track in important transportation initiative for Europe, the so called Single European Sky aviation project to create a single European airspace. Despite widespread support and the logic of unifying European airspace however, nearly a decade has passed with mediocre progress toward this end.

World Travel Awards 2012 Highlight Brief

2012-10-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

This year’s World Travel Awards have been announced revealing some of the hospitality and travel industry’s brightest stars. Top honors went out to; Lufthansa, Kempinski Hotels & Resorts, DFDS Seaways, Disneyland Paris and Norwegian Cruise Line, among many others.

EU ‘Seas’ Rosy Future for Maritime: Ecologists Not Convinced

2012-10-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In light of mounting economic problems over the last few years, the EU is looking offshore to its seas and oceans, as it bids to create more jobs, sustainable growth, and perhaps, an find an end to its current financial crisis.

Romania Steps Up Efforts To Enhance Local Culture

2012-10-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

As part of its efforts to enhance awareness and the prestige of Romanian culture, The Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) has been awfully busy lately, preparing a number of new initiatives aimed at boosting cooperation with both local and foreign organizations.

Upcoming Mogilev Puppet Theatricals

2012-10-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

For visitors planning a trip anywhere near Mogilev, Belarus, the upcoming collaboration between Mogilev Regional Puppet Theater and Smolensk Regional Puppet Theater should be of great interest. According to news from the city, the tow theaters are to exchange tours. Accordingly, the Smolensk theater’s upcoming play Jumping Princess will entertain Mogilev fans, while the latter theater will perform Zuza Bee in reprisal.

Vilnius International Sees Record Traffic

2012-10-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the news from Lithuania’s biggest airport, Vilnius International served some 2 million plus passengers in September, a record number according to previous totals. As for growth, the number indicated upwards of a 41 percent increase year on year.

Turkish Shipping Summit 2012, Ritz Carlton, Istanbul, Turkey

2012-10-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Turkish Shipping Summit will be held in Taksim, Istanbul on 13th November 2012. Visit to find out all the latest shipping information and visit Istanbul too.

Bucharest Tips – A Travel Guide With a Difference

2012-10-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Launched by KOMBINAT, Romanian platform Bucharest Tips is a quirky travel guide designed especially for those willing to experience Bucharest through a brand-new perspective. Based on useful tourist information provided by locals, the guide helps travelers to find exactly what they’re looking for in the eclectic Romanian capital.

The White Rabbit and The Black Magic Kicks Off Halloween in Romania

2012-10-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Expected to be the greatest Halloween party in Romania, The White Rabbit and The Black Magic bash kicks off fun in the realm of Dracula with a big stream of events. Taking place on October 27th at the Polyvalent Hall (Sala Polivalenta), one of the best venues in Bucharest, the spooky spree comes with plenty of live music, lights and film projections, and everything scary designed in a fairytale-like décor.

Headed to Edinburgh? Stay at Tune for £5 a Night

2012-10-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

You read that correctly, a new Tune Hotels promotion lets Edinburgh travelers sleep under those crisp Tune sheets just about for free. This Scottish property is scheduled to open this December, the latest in a growing list of Tune accommodations in the UK. To Celebrate, Tune is letting guests stay for about $8 per night.

Airlines Credibility Takes Nose Dive Over Fees

2012-09-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In flight news , the Open Allies for Airfare Transparency organization has just released survey results showing the vast majority of online travel agency users want airline fee transparency.

Saigon – Moscow’s New Expat-Style Eatery

2012-09-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Saigon is a good easygoing Vietnamese restaurant opened recently in Moscow on Tishinskaya Ploshchad that serves good quality affordable food.

Ground-breaking Projects to Boost Tourism in Albania

2012-09-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Albania shows off its intention of developing a series of increasingly ambitious projects such as the quirky Beds & Bunker – a German-Albanian scheming of converting an igloo-shaped bunker into a fancy hostel for backpackers.

Turkish Airlines Announces New Flights

2012-09-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Turkish Airlines (THY) has announce the addition of flights to Sharm el-Sheikh, Sabha, Aden and Hurghada to being next month. Possessing the world’s 7th largest network of flights, THY’s coming Libyan and Egypt connections are a significant added value.

Limassol Hosts Euro-Mediterranean Music Celebration

2012-09-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Cultural Movement of Limassol ‘Epilogi’ kicks off, A Euro-Mediterranean Music Celebration in Cyprus, a series of concerts and other activities at Heroes Square and the Rialto Theater in Limassol starting tomorrow. International artists from many genres are scheduled to perform at some of Cyprus’ finest venues. From Thursday until Sunday visitors to on of Cyprus’ […]

Bucharest Hosts “Medical Tourism – Challenges and Opportunities”

2012-09-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Medical Tourism – Challenges and Opportunities, and International conference on tourism takes place this week in Bucharest. The conference, attended primarily by medical tourism specialists, aims at discussing cross border medical tourism, among other key issues.

Modern Macedonian Photography Rijeka, Croatia

2012-09-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Opening today, the Modern Macedonian Photography opens at the Principij” gallery in Rijeka, Croatia. Slated to exhibit some 45 works of 31 authors, the exhibition will be opened by Goran Kalogjera, Honorary consul of Macedonia to Croatia.

68th International Technical Fair Opens in Bulgaria

2012-09-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Yesterday Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov (below) opened the 68th International Technical Fair in the country’s second largest city, Plovdiv. Some 1,235 plus exhibitors from 44 countries offer industry products and services across business niches from transport to building materials and beyond.

Tune Hotels Opens Hotel Asoke in Bangkok

2012-09-17 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tune Hotels, one of the fastest growing hotel chains in the world, has announced their continued expansion with the opening of their latest hotel in Asoke, Bangkok. This is Tune Hotel’s third Thailand offering, Hotel Asoke follows Tune Hotel Hatyai and Pattaya adding another 130 highly affordable rooms in the region.