Moscow, St Petersburg and Yekaterinburg are the three cities chosen to host Europe’s largest year-round indoor entertainment zones. The zones, which will be developed by DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. and REGIONS Group of Companies that recently signed a licensing agreement, will be feature filled attractions. REGIONS Group of Companies will design, build and manage all properties […]
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500 Injured in Russia Meteorite Strike [Video – Russia Today]
Reminiscent of the movie Armageddon, meteors rained smaller destruction on the Chelyabinsk region of Russia this morning. Bizarre footage from would be citizen photo-journalists revealed fragments of space debris plummeting to Earth. Reports of some injuries and light damages have emerged as well.
North Caucasus Resorts Boss Resigns Amid Controversy
According to a report from The Moscow Times, North Caucasus Resorts has had to appoint an interim CEO due to the previous boss having to resign on account of health reasons. The project set to develop tourism in the region has had some conflicts of late.
Greece Targets Russian Tourists
Russia has recently become the go to market for countries seeking to boost tourism. Greece is the latest to hit the news with a Russia-focused strategy as 50 Russian tour operators are expected to attend a Greek-Russian tourism forum that will take place in Athens on Sunday, 10th of February at the Acropolis Museum. The […]
Mljet Tourist Complex Might Become Reality
Russian billionaire Vladimir Jevtushenko, one of the 10 richest people in his home country, might finally get to build his tourist complex on the island of Mljet in Croatia. The project, valued at EUR 109 million, might just be among the first projects pushing future law on strategic investments forward. To develop this ambitious tourism […]
Global Business Travel Association Launches Russia Chapter
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), one of the most prominent organizations of the global business travel industry, has just announced the opening of its GBTA Russia Chapter. The launch of the GBTA Russia activities also marks the association’s milestone of being active in and having membership in all BRIC regions.
Vietnam to Target Russian Tourists
Russia has recently become the go to market for tourism industries on all continents. As more Russians seem to be interested in traveling abroad, it is only natural that countries looking to promote themselves and develop markets would focus on this region. Not only do Russians travel in large numbers, they also are big spenders. […]
Russia Sees “No Obstacle” to Visa-Free Travel by 2014
Could visa-free travel to Russia finally become a reality? According to Russia’s top immigration official, such a move could happen sooner than many had hoped, with visa requirements for EU citizens being lifted by 2014 a ‘distinct possibility’.
Yeti Resort Hopes to Lure Tourists to Siberia
Ask anyone where you’re most likely to bump into the legendary Yeti and they’ll more than likely tell you that your best bet is somewhere around Mount Everest, in the Himalayas. But few people realize that the infamous ‘abominable snowman’ is just as likely to be found lurking further north, in Siberian Russia.
Russia Introduces “Moscow Pass” For Foreign Visitors
Russian tourist chiefs have announced the launch of a new “Moscow Pass” in a bid to make the capital more accessible to foreign visitors. Tourists in Moscow can buy the new pass online in order to benefit from significant discounts on a range of attractions and activities in the city.
InTourist UK St. Petersburg to Moscow: On a Budget
Travelers embarking on the “Peter the First” for a river cruise in between St. Petersberg and Moscow, can receive a £75 credit if they book before February 28th, 2013. Presented by Russian travel experts, InTourist UK, the trip lasts 11 days and goes from St. Petersburg to Moscow, with flights available for all trips except those on July 6th. Prices for the cruise begin at £1,595 per person.
Russia Tourism Highlights 2013 Revealed
The next few months hold great promise for the tourist scene in Russia, with numerous events to look forward to as the year progresses. Among the highlights of these will be the long-awaited completion of facilities in Sochi ahead of Winter Olympics 2014, the Year of Chinese Tourism in Russia, and the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan.
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