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.
Eastern Europe
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.
Montenegro Goes Ahead With Mamula Project
In a controversial tourism move, Montenegro has made the decision to go ahead with plans to turn a former Italian fascist prison camp into a luxury resort. The former fortress on Mamula Island in the Bay of Kotor was a World War II concentration camp where dozens of local inmates reportedly died.
Azerbaijan Tourism Association Creates Travel App
The Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AzTa) is creating a mobile app guide service that will presumably attract more tourists and improving the quality of services in the country.
Georgia to See Visa Free Travel to EU
Good news for citizens of Georgia, the new Visa Liberalization arrangement issued by the EU Commission has reached the final stage. Now citizens will be able to travel without visas in 26 countries of the EU block.
TUI Says Bulgaria Is New Russia Booking Hot Spot
According to TUI Russia, Bulgaria may soon be the chosen destinations of Russian tourists intent on vacations this coming Summer. Travel Russian News reported o Friday, Bulgaria having garnered some 60% of early bookings by tourists so far.
Belarus’ Travel Industry Explores All-Inclusive System
A proposal for the Belarus travel industry to introduce a system of all-inclusive services is being discussed. According to the news, the Ministry of Sport and Tourism may collaborate with other agencies to promote and develop tourism events, marketing, and advertising.
Bulgaria Ministry Issues Greece Travel Warning
According to news from Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry, a new travel warning has been issued in connection with a general strike in Greece on February 4. The ministry has also issued an advisory on the continued difficulties at the border crossings between the two countries, prompted by the escalating blockades by Greek farmers.
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