Argophilia

Αργοφιλία: For the love of the journey.

Eastern Europe

Can Indian Tourist Rescue Eastern Europe Tourism?

Aleksandr Shatskih

Some 30 million Indians are expected to travel worldwide in the short term, tourism boards from Bucharest to Varna and beyond are seeking to woo these news tourists via marketing and trade shows.

Tour Companies Rule Sochi Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

The head of Russia’s tourism agency, Oleg Safonov told reporters of increased sales volume for Sochi vacations were up over the previous year, and that overall occupancy spiked to 80%. Sochi was visited by some 6 million grouists last year. Mr. Safonov said the demand for Sochi rooms went up largely because of the Formula 1, and other premier events.

Romania: Underrated and Affordable, Must See in 2016

Aleksandr Shatskih

Romania is regarded by many specialty publications as one of the must see destinations of 2016. It is pretty affordable when it comes to accommodation and cost for entertainment. It also has other things to appeal to you:

To Russia With Love on Valentine’s Day

Aleksandr Shatskih

If the cliche romantic destinations have left you bored to tears the last few years, here’s some suggestions for spending Valentine’s Day 2016 with some real sex appeal. Travel like Bond, James Bond in From Russia With Love, only in the opposite direction. Here’s a brief selections of upcoming deals on the most romantic day of the year.

Russia Hotel Services Get Regulation Boost

Aleksandr Shatskih

As of October 21st Hotel services inside Russia must conform to new governmental rules meant to regulate the industry. The Ministry for Culture of Russia reported on these new legislation that will bind hotels and other hospitality providers aimed at previously unregulated discrepancies.

Experience Advent in Zagreb 2016

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up in Croatia’s capital, Advent in the Heart of Zagreb is an array of holiday events orchestrated to create an unforgettable Christmas experience for visitors to the city starting November 28th.

Russia’s Medvedev Cements Crimea Preservatives

Phil Butler

In news from Crimea, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has just signed a decree naming more than 220 cultural heritage sites in Crimea. The decree creates a legal framework for setting about preserving, popularizing, and protecting cultural heritage on the Crimea peninsula.

Russians Spend More & Travel Often – Visa

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the most recent figures from a global study bv Visa, Russians spend on average $2,730 dollars on foreign travel, roughly 20% more than the worldwide average.