Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Tambov Wolf and the Russian New Year

Aleksandr Shatskih

The New Year is here and Festive Tambov presents a multitude of entertainment events to add to visitor’s agendas. One of the most anticipated events of the vacation calendar is the first ever astro-festival “A Christmas tale”, according to the festival organizers.

ExpoHoReCa 2017 Comes to Saint Petersburg in March

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming in March, the ExpoHoReCa 2017 is the largest hospitality industry event of Northwest Russia. The event and exhibition includes; equipment, technology, occupational clothing and textiles, food and beverages, cleaning, franchising, training programs, as well as networking opportunities.

JLL Hotels & Hospitality 2016 Report Out

Aleksandr Shatskih

As 2016 draws to a close Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Hotels & Hospitality has released the preliminary report on markets and hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg. According to the report showed overall stability with a substantial ADR increase.

Balttour 2017 Attracts Travel Pros from More than 40 Countries

Aleksandr Shatskih

Although Balttour 2017 still accepts signups, 60% of the exhibition space is already booked according to the official website. You may want to book your booth too, as the exhibition attracts hospitality pros from more than 40 countries, and in 2016 it gained the attention of more than 26 thousand travel enthusiasts (public), including 5.3 […]

Giant Leningrad Spa Resort “Gatchina Gardens” Moves Forward

Phil Butler

The development of the Leningrad Region project “Gatchina Gardens” has reached its initial stages according to news from the project. The eco-friendly spa-residential undertaking is slated to become Europe’s largest spa resort when completed.

Russia Duma Postpones Hotel-Hostel Decision

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Russian State Duma has announced the decision to consult further on the bill that would prohibit residential buildings from being transformed into hotels and hostels. The first Deputy head of the party “United Russia”, Andrey Isaev made the announcement late last week.