Last Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin toured the Kerch Strait bridge project, overseeing the progress of one of the region’s most critical economic projects.
Eastern Europe
Minoan Group Edges Closer to Developing on Crete
According to news from Minoan Group, the resort development project is a step closer to getting approval for building on the Cavo Sidero peninsula. After several years of red tape dealings, the Chairman of Minoan says signatures for a needed presidential decree may be forthcoming. Stocks in the company surged on the news.
Crimean Russia Gaining Acceptance & Tourists
According to the latest tourism news from Sevastopol on the Crimea peninsula, the Mayor of Nice plans to visit Yalta to sign a cooperation agreement between the two cities. Christian Estrosi, will travel to Crimea in May in what is in effect, a continuation of an ongoing intercity relationship.
Russian Hospitality Awards Winners Announced
Last week the Lotte Hotel Moscow was the scene of the Second Annual Russian Hospitality Awards. The black tie ceremony featured the top business owners, hotel managers, and leading global hospitality decision makers as well as business and lifestyle media.
Romania Tourism Fair Opens Its Doors
The tourism fair of Romania takes place from Thursday, February 25, till Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Romexpo Exhibition Centre.
Athens, Off-Season
Ariana Hendrix, content editor for Stay.com, shares her impressions of Athens off season. See what she discovered in this ancient city, and learn what’s interesting to see when you don’t have to face masses of tourists.
Russian River Cruises are All the Rage in 2016
Sales of river cruises in Russia have risen some 30% compared with the previous year, according to “Vodohod”. Company spokespersons confirmed this season’s river trips increased two and a half times as well.
Russia’s Medvedev Takes Steps to Preserve Solovetsky Archipelago
Russia’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev just signed a decree aimed at improving the infrasturcture and preserving the cultural heritage of the Solovetsky Archipelago.
Kremlin Considers Selling Aeroflot Futures
According to news from Moscow, Aeroflot is one of several state-owned entities the Russian government is currently considering as part of an accelerated privatization plan.
Caucasus Ski Resort ‘Arkhyz’ Offers New Ski Instructor Courses
In ski news from Caucasus ski resort ‘Arkhyz’, instructors in alpine skiing and snowboarding, and JSC ‘Resorts of the North Caucasus’ will hold certification courses for training courses entry-level instructors ( ‘C’ category) and instructors average level of training (category ‘B’ ), for the upcoming 2016/17 season.
CPI Hotels’ Adds Mamaison Residence Prague
Mamaison Hotels & Residences has a new 4 star hotel in its stable of fine boutique offerings across Europe. The Mamaison Residence Downtown Prague, formerly a Marriott property, is located in New Town within talking distance of Wenceslas Square.
Russia Sanctions Radioactive for Russia and Europe Tourism
According to news from Interfax, the market for visa services in Russia fell by some 37% in 2015, year on year. With the savage effects of sanctions and the interjection of stricter biometrics regulations for Schengen countries, a domino effect of negative economic volatility has ensued. The telltale fallout of economic warfare sinks in, as EU sanctions become touristic radioactive.
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