Eastern Europe

TUI Travel to Promote Montenegro in England

Aleksandr Shatskih

TUI Travel told the media today, at a press conference in Budva, that the company is planning on promoting Montenegro more in England.

14 years ago

Estonian Visas in High Demand

Aleksandr Shatskih

Estonian visas are in high demand this year, according to Estonian consular offices in Pskov, Minsk and Beijing.

14 years ago

Armenia, a Top World Destination for Adventure Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Adventure tourism could boost, even double the number of visitors next year, if Armenia plays its cards right.

14 years ago

More Tourists than Ever in Azerbaijan

Mihaela Lica Butler

The number of foreign tourists arriving in Azerbaijan has increased by 15 percent in the first six months of 2011, compared to the same period of 2010, Trend.az reported.

14 years ago

Better Business Travel Services to Czech Republic with CT Business Travel

Aleksandr Shatskih

CT Business Travel, one of UK’s leading corporate travel specialists, has signed an exclusive agreement with Uniglobe Czech Republic, that will give customers access to some of the best flight, hotel and car hire rates in the Czech Republic.

14 years ago

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts To Run Luxury Ski Resort in Sochi

Aleksandr Shatskih

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has announced a further addition to its portfolio of Russian hotels, following the signing of a management contract for a luxury hotel in the Gorky-Gorod mountain resort in Sochi.

14 years ago

Kiev Opens Soviet Holocaust Exhibition

Aleksandr Shatskih

Last week saw the official opening of a new exhibition in Kiev, Ukraine, commemorating the execution of more than 1.4 million Jews in the country during World War II, “The Holocaust by Bullets: Mass Shootings of Jews in Ukraine 1941-1944”.

14 years ago

InterContinental Hotels Plans Russian Expansion

Aleksandr Shatskih

The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signaled its intention to expand into emerging markets in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, with the announcement of plans to open 100 hotels in the region by 2020.

14 years ago

Miss Universe 2011: Eastern European Candidates

Aleksandr Shatskih

Eastern Europe is cradle for some of the most beautiful women on earth, and in this case, in the Universe – or at least, they hope to be. If one of them is crowned Miss Universe this year, the people of Eastern Europe will have a lot to celebrate. These are the Eastern European ambassadors […]

14 years ago

Sweet Days at Buda Castle

Aleksandr Shatskih

For a taste of Budapest you’ll truly never forget, this month’s “Sweet Days” festival at Buda Castle will supply a gastro-cultural memory to last. September 16 to 18, a world of European sweets and other rarities will be offered up to locals and visitors to Budapest.

14 years ago

This Labor Day Weekend – Enjoy Albania’s Divas

Phil Butler

Since we began researching Albania for the launch of Argophilia Travel Albania, it seems like gems of superb value keep popping up daily. Today, looking for something to share with my fellow Americans for Labor Day, some of Albania’s greatest treasures popped into view. If you were to search the land of the Illyrians for treasures, the country’s beautiful and talented women would not a bad place to start.

14 years ago

Why Baku Should Win the Bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics

Mihaela Lica Butler

With ancient architecture to study and admire, and world-class museums and libraries waiting to show off their treasures, Baku is simply a must-see. And if it doesn’t win the 2020 Summer Olympics bid next year, at least it’s got your attention. Consider it next time you plan an exotic escape.

14 years ago