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Report Reveals North Caucasus Tourism Value

Aleksandr Shatskih

More than 27% of Arkhyz ATRC visitors called the high quality of the resorts ski slopes as the main reason to choose the holiday destination; tourists are attracted by the proximity of the resort to their place of residence and the optimal value for money of the services, 19% and 17% of ATRC visitors said.

Expedia Taps Amadeus for More

Aleksandr Shatskih

Good news for Amadeus global distribution comes via an Expedia announcement to offer air, car, rail, cruise and hotels through the Amadeus system as part of a new long-term global deal.

Valamar Riviera Significantly Grows Revenue from Sales Q1

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to the published unaudited business results in the first quarter of 2016 Valamar Riviera d.d. reported consolidated revenues in the amount of HRK 86.5 million, which is an increase of 58.1 million HRK or 204% compared to the same period last year.

Russia Tourism Has a New China Focused Curriculum

Aleksandr Shatskih

The travel association, Travel Association has announced university accredidation for universities and students in a new speciality, teaching organized tourism focused on China tourists.

St. Regis Belgrade Slated to Open in 2019

Aleksandr Shatskih

The St. Regis Iconic Luxury Brand will Move Into Exclusive 40-story Tower as the Crown Jewel of the Highly Anticipated Belgrade Waterfront Development.

Better Fares with Norwegian Airlines

Aleksandr Shatskih

For North Americans who always wanted a European vacation, a new flight path to the old continent via budget carrier Norwegian Airlines could make those dreams a lot cheaper. The US Department of Transportation has just granted preliminary approval to expand its operations between the US and Norway.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s New App Takes Off

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the agency’s new mobile hotel booking app CWT To Go, has spurred bookings by over 20%, according to the company. CWT’s launch of mobile hotel booking functionality was rolled out to over 600,000 registered users in 17 markets. CWT says the app is a resounding success.

Visit Russia Opens Kuwait Offices

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from TASS, a Visit Russia travel office has opened for the first time in Kuwait. The Russian Minister of Culture, Vladimir Medinsky attended a ceremony, along with the Deputy Head of Russian Federal Tourism, Sergie Korneev.

SnapShot Goes On the Road to Demonstrate Its Analytics Product

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from SnapShot GmbH, the hotel analytics company is going on the road to demonstrate its new platform, and to hold discussions on hotel data usage in key cities in Germany, Austria, the UK, and Belgium. The company says hoteliers in these cities will get hands on experience which demonstrates the full capabilities of its flagship product, SnapShot Analytics.

InterContinental Hotels Adds Luxurious Venice Hotel

Aleksandr Shatskih

InterContinental Hotels Group has signed its first luxury hotel in Venice, Italy, the lavish 16th Century Palazzo Nani in the heart of the city. Scheduled to open at the start of 2018, the new IHG property will run under a franchise agreement with Gruppo Cordifin and H.n.h Hotels & Resorts Management.