Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Dalmatia May Get New Aerodrome

Aleksandr Shatskih

Plans for a new international airport in Vrgorac in Dalmatian in Croatia are in wind according to news from Vrgorac. The new airport is reportedly in the early stages of investor planning for the area of Croatia in between Dubrovnik and Split, because of the suitability of the site.

A “Bucket List” Suggestion in Lazarevskoye Russia

Aleksandr Shatskih

What if you could vacation at a world renown resort on the Black Sea and stay at a the most aptly named hotel on Earth? Hotel “Dolphin” in the village of Lazarevskoye, is just a few miles North of world famous Sochi, the site of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. The location is not what makes “Dolphin” so famous or interesting, the fact guests get to swim with the playful mammals is.

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.