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Five Russian architectural projects to blow your mind

Aleksandr Shatskih

Culturally, Russia is one of the world’s great treasure chests of fine art of every description. Not the least of these national treasures are the country’s architectural creations. With all the conflict in our world today, it seems appropriate to remind people of beauty and progress. To this end, here are five projects that really should take your breath away.

To have, or have not & Russian Tourists in 2015

Phil Butler

When Russia’s influence on the Ukraine government of Viktor Yanukovych got challenged by a kind of rampaging western hegemony, all Europe should have studied more closely these relationships. Now, over a year in, the 2015 summer tourist season will probably be a disaster. Regardless of who we lay the blame on for the current west-east detente disaster, […]

How to Build the Right Social Media Presence for Your Hotel

Mihaela Lica Butler

To answer this particular question, you need to identify the most lucrative social networks for hotels. Please consider Foursquare and TripAdvisor first, as well as any other similar networks in your own country. However, this article will not be about them –

How to Craft the Right Content Marketing Strategy for Spring

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hotels and hospitality businesses need to craft different marketing strategies for every season, and for every important event at their destination. Learn how to create the perfect content to convert readers into guests.

Europe Tourism Recovery Goes Into Shock

Phil Butler

If foreign relations and anti-terror tactics across Europe get any worse, tourism dependent businesses already hit by west versus Russia tensions could finally go belly up. All across the EU soldiers and other security personnel are fanning out in a frantic hunt for suspected radicals. However real or perceived Jihadists or other extremists may be, the danger posed to Europe’s economy. That “recovery” Europe was promised, it’s clear it’s not happening now.

Why Bad Translations of Hotel Documents Are Bad for Your Business

Aleksandr Shatskih

Globalisation and advances in transport technology have brought something new to the table for all service providers: millions and millions of foreign potential customers. The hotel business is one of the most competitive markets where the battle for customers is in full swing all the time. Nowadays, hotels need to really fight for their foreign guests and the easiest way of doing that is to offer added value.

An Unforgettable Weekend in London

Aleksandr Shatskih

London is a city of unique opportunities. There are so many restaurants, that even if you go to a new one every day; you will hardly manage to visit them all. Quite often, when you come to the UK capital on business or for leisure, you get lost in this variety. And so we have […]

Merry Christmas, Mother Russia

Phil Butler

Across Russia today orthodox Christians are celebrating their Christmas with unique cheer. January 7th, the 40 days of Lent preceding having been observed, sees the day dawn on a national holiday a glitter with celebratory cheer. Here’s wishing a Merry Christmas to all Mother Russia, and a remembrance from my fellow Americans. “Judge not, and […]

Make New Year’s memorable celebrating under the Northern Lights

Aleksandr Shatskih

Most people spend New Year’s Eve at home, with their loved ones. But don’t you think it’s time to spice things up a bit this year? How about celebrating the coming year someplace different, like in Northern Europe for example? Countries like Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland have the finest winter resorts and the best […]

Where to Celebrate This Christmas in Budapest

Mihaela Lica Butler

Budapest is a happy city that knows how to celebrate Christmas with a myriad of lights, happy faces, carols and ancient traditions, and most importantly, great food. At Mamaison Hotel Andrass you will find La Perle Noire Restaurant and Lounge, which has a special Christmas menu, both for hotel guests, and for patrons who don’t […]