News from Prague, statistics from the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) for 2013 show the city’s ranking as a congress destination improved over the previous year. As a world congress destination, Prague gains attention on a path to “top 5” accolades.
Eastern Europe
Alacati Celebrates 1st International Vanishing Tastes Festival
Alacati is one of the best known Aegean destinations for foodies and those wanting festive atmosphere, and a bit of the unusual. Honoring the “out of the ordinary” this year Turkey celebrates the International Vanishing Tastes Festival June 6th thru 8th in this marvelous place noted for architecture, vineyards, windmills, and kite surfing.
Turkish Day in London – This Weekend
Coming Saturday to Trafalgar Square, Turkish Day in London – will be held between 12 pm and 8.30 pm. Sponsored by the Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism, the day activities will include performances and cuisine, plus activities for all ages.
8th Annual Wild Flower Festival Starts This Month in Bohinj, Slovenia
This month, May 24th, the 8th International Wild Flower Festival comes to Bohinj, Slovenia. This alpine flower festival shows off one of the country’s most treasured nature attractions, some of the most beautiful wild flowers in all Europe, AND one of Slovenia’s most fascinating towns.
Saranda, Albania Tourist Season Open
Saranda, Albania has officially kicked off this year’s tourist season. Saturday, the traditional feast of mussels singals another season of seaside festivals, sports, and sightseeing experiences.
Hungary’s 4th TeSzedd Mozgalom (YouPick Campaign)
This weekend Budapest kicks off their part of the Europe-wide Let’s Clean Up Europe initiative with it’s own TeSzedd Mozgalom (YouPick) campaign. Organized by Hungary’s National Waste Management Agency is running the 4th segment of anti-litter initiative with this year’s. An all volunteer event running 9-11 May, the campaign descended on the City Park.
Next Week the Budapest Pálinka Festival is Served
Coming to Budapest May 15th thru 18th, the Budapest Pálinka Festival is a unique gastronomic event for locals and guests of the city. Some 300 plus varietes of pálinka, a special Hungarian brandy, are the main attraction. Major producers offer their best distilled spirits.
Heraklion-Crete Get Charter Flights from Kazakhstan
Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has just launched charter flights to a number of European tourist destinations including Rhodes and Heraklion, on Crete.
Turkish Airlines Offers TourIstanbul Services Between Connections
Voted Europe’s best airline, Turkish Airlines will highlight the TourIstanbul service for passengers at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014.
Bulgaria Sees Drop in Early Bookings On Ukraine Unrest
According to the President of the Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents, Bayko Baikov, Bulgaria has seen a 20% decline in western European bookings. According to Baikov, tourists form Germany, Britain, and Scandinavia just aren’t aiming to travel to the country this Spring.
Oktogu.ru Reveals Top Russian Traveler Destinations for May
Russian online hotel reservations service Oktogo.ru has announced the most popular CIS cities for Russian travelers for May holidays. The top cities, Minsk, Tashkent, Almaty, Baku, Kiev, Yerevan, Kishinev, Astana, Bishkek and Lvov beat out Georgia’s Tbilisi.
Weight of Ukraine Unrest, Sanctions, Threaten EU Economies
The Ukraine unrest unfolding, US and NATO versus Russia challenges and sanctions, threaten to unravel any hope of continued EU economic recovery. This, according to an ITAR-TASS report, must be weighed against European Commission contentions. Whatever the case for western EU nations, tourism and other sectors in eastern Europe will certainly be stifled.
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