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Russia Warns Airlines on Turkey Charter Flights

Aleksandr Shatskih

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviation has warned the country’s airlines of a possible ban on charter flights to Turkey, citing a “complicated political situation.” The agency warned it may again halt charter flights to Turkey, as tensions between the two countries intensified over events in Syria.

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 […]

Three International Travel Fairs Open in Russia Next Week

Aleksandr Shatskih

Kaliningrad, Kazan, and Novosibirsk make the ideal destinations for travel and hospitality pros next week, as the tree cities will host, each, international travel fairs for tourism businesses and their targeted clients. The dates of the fairs coincide too: all three take place from April 13 to April 15.

Ukrainians Travel Visa-free to the EU from June

Aleksandr Shatskih

European lawmakers voted 521 to 75 (with 36 EU lawmakers abstaining) to grant Ukrainians with biometric passports the right to visit visa-free the EU for up to 90 days.

Coming Up in October: Red Bull Freerunning Competition in Oia

Mihaela Lica Butler

Save the date: on October 7, 2017, Oia will welcome the best of the best freerunners in the world and as a spectator, you will be able to see them flying over white-washed walls, domed roofs, and Orthodox church crosses like Greek gods.

Five International Travel Fairs to Visit this Weekend

Aleksandr Shatskih

This weekend some of the best travel events of the season debut in five stunning European cities. From Azerbaijan to Minsk, visitors to these fairs will not only enjoy the latest product, services, and networking opportunities, but the finest cultural and sightseeing.

Turkey Will Host 38 Million Tourists in 2017

Argophilia Travel News

According to news from the Association of Travel Agencies (TURSAB), Turkey expects to greet more than 38 million tourists this year. The Chairman of the association, Basaran Ulusoy, also assured reporters of Turkey’s readiness for the summer season to begin.

Warsaw in Chopin’s Footsteps

Mihaela Lica Butler

Warsaw is advertised as the city of Chopin, because the great Polish composer Frédéric François Chopin was born and raised here. His musical genius drew inspiration for many of his early works from the life pulsing on these historic streets, and from the beautiful nature of the local parks. “The muse of his homeland dictates […]