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Azerbaijan and Greece Strengthen Tourism Ties

Kostas Raptis

The Azerbaijani Ambassador to Greece met Minister Olga Kefalogianni to strengthen tourism ties and discuss better collaboration.

1 year ago

Wego and Azerbaijan Tourism Board Create Unmatched Summer Vacations

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Azerbaijan Tourism Board and Wego have partnered to provide tourists with magical summers in stunning surroundings and rich culture.

1 year ago

This Weekend: Balloon Festival in Shamakhi

Iorgos Pappas

The 2nd Balloon Festival (Hava Şarları Festivalı) is set to take place in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan, on June 8-9.

2 years ago

Azerbaijan Unveils Accommodation Platform for UN’s COP29 in Baku

Kostas Raptis

Azerbaijan unveiled an accommodation platform for COP29 attendees. Secure your hotel in Baku for the UN Climate Change Conference with ease.

2 years ago

Azerbaijan Launches Web Portal to Promote the Karabakh Region

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Azerbaijan’s state-run tourism organization, the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), has launched a website to promote the Karabakh region.

5 years ago

Azerbaijan Picked “Best Excursion Tourism Destination”

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Azerbaijan has won the “Best Excursion Destination” award from the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2019.

6 years ago

Azerbaijan Covets More Indian and Pakistani Tourists

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According to the Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AzTA), India and Pakistan tourists are the focus of a new initiative.

7 years ago

Azerbaijan Asks Travelers to “Take Another Look” at WTM

Aleksandr Shatskih

This week at the World Travel Market (WTM) the Azerbaijan Tourism Board has launched its ‘Take another look’ marketing campaign as part of a new strategy to rebrand the country and to increase inbound tourism by 2023.

7 years ago

Developing Tourism Is a Priority in Azerbaijan

Mihaela Lica Butler

Azerbaijan tourism spending soared 71% last year and the local government continues to prioritize this industry to reduce its dependence on oil. The country takes proactive steps into simplifying visa procedures for several countries to attract more tourists. The ASAN Visa portal started operating online early in January 2017, allowing easy electronic visa applications for […]

9 years ago

Do They Celebrate Christmas in Azerbaijan?

Aleksandr Shatskih

Is there a reason to talk about Christmas in Azerbaijan when the country is mainly Muslim? The simple answer is yes.

9 years ago

Azerbaijan and Dagestan Pave “Green Corridor” for Russians

Aleksandr Shatskih

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.

10 years ago

Coming Up: The Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Exhibition

Aleksandr Shatskih

This year is the fifteenth anniversary of the Azerbaijan International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (AITF). The region’s leading travel expo, that showcases travel industry offerings across the Caspian. Key meetups, workshops, programs, networking, and product offerings top the list of activities for participants and attendees of AITF 2016.

10 years ago

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