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Royal Caribbean to Pick Instagram Extraordinary Explorer

2017-01-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

According to research from Royal Caribbean, holiday seekers use social media as their inspiration for booking trips. In keeping with the study’s findings, the cruise company is now offering the ultimate internship for a lucky Instagram aficionado.

Russia’s Kitchen Bachelor: Coolest Cook This Side of Kamchatka

2017-01-03 by Phil Butler

Argophilia Travel News is launching a new feature series from one of Russia’s most interesting media/culinary celebrities, the producer of Russia One’s most popular “Sunday Time”, and founder of Kitchen Bachelor (Кухня Холостяка), Evgeny Maruskin.

Sheremetyevo International Airport Promotes “Visit Russia”

2017-01-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sheremetyevo International Airport will take part in the campaign to promote Russia on the domestic and international markets according to news from the entity.

Louvre Hotels Buys Sarovar in First Ever China Move on India Hotels

2016-12-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Jin Jiang owned Louvre Hotels has agreed to buy Indian chain Sarovar Hotels. In a first India hotel market acquisition, Louvre edged out Wyndham Hotel Group to secure the deal.

Imeretinsky Resort Sees Record Breaking Visits in 2016

2016-12-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The Sochi resort “Imeretinsky” was visited by more than 700 000 guests since the beginning of 2016, a record number even including during the Sochi Olympics. From 1 January “Imereti” outdid itself, welcoming more visitors than when the resort served as part of the Olympic village in 2014.

Europe’s Five Most Innovative Hotels 2016

2016-12-27 by Phil Butler

2016 has witnessed many shifts toward the cutting edge of hospitality from the emergence of Big Data analytics to the sharing economy and beyond. 2016 began with a promise of innovation and renewed profitability and ends on a note of strong growth for many hotels. In Europe, the long list of innovators in the hotel space […]

Federation Council Calls for Restoration of Yalta Children’s Clinics

2016-12-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matviyenko made an appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin last week asking for support for the restoration of Yalta to the status of children’s health resorts.

ExpoHoReCa 2017 Comes to Saint Petersburg in March

2016-12-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming in March, the ExpoHoReCa 2017 is the largest hospitality industry event of Northwest Russia. The event and exhibition includes; equipment, technology, occupational clothing and textiles, food and beverages, cleaning, franchising, training programs, as well as networking opportunities.

JLL Hotels & Hospitality 2016 Report Out

2016-12-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

As 2016 draws to a close Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) Hotels & Hospitality has released the preliminary report on markets and hotels in Moscow and St. Petersburg. According to the report showed overall stability with a substantial ADR increase.

Sabre Labs Reveals Tech Trends a Dozen Years Out

2016-12-23 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sabre Labs, a division of Sabre Corporation, has just released research on how the latest technologies that can have a significant impact on the tourism sector. The report unveils the potential for the next twelve years and tells of three major tech trends that will affect the tourism market for 2017.

Balttour 2017 Attracts Travel Pros from More than 40 Countries

2016-12-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Although Balttour 2017 still accepts signups, 60% of the exhibition space is already booked according to the official website. You may want to book your booth too, as the exhibition attracts hospitality pros from more than 40 countries, and in 2016 it gained the attention of more than 26 thousand travel enthusiasts (public), including 5.3 […]

The Top Hotels and Resorts in Eastern Europe in 2016 Are Turkish

2016-12-21 by Argophilia Travel News

Europe’s Leading All Suite Hotel in 2016 is Les Ottomans in Turkey according to the Oscars of the hospitality industry, World Travel Awards.

Where is Santa Now? NORAD Tracks Pere Noel as He Travels

2016-12-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

NORAD Tracks Pere Noel on Dec. 24 until 5 a.m. EST on Dec. 25. Let us know when Father Christmas travels over and Eastern European country!

ITF Slovakiatour Travel Fair in Bratislava Is a Must for Hospitality Pros

2016-12-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

ITF Slovakiatour takes place at INCHEBA EXPO in Bratislava on January 26-29, 2017. The event is tradition since 1995, next year being its 23rd edition.

Three Peaceful Macedonian Destinations to Visit in 2017

2016-12-21 by Mihaela Lica Butler

These Macedonian destinations are just what you need to have a beautiful vacation in 2017. All are budget-friendly, even the luxury resorts.

Giant Leningrad Spa Resort “Gatchina Gardens” Moves Forward

2016-12-21 by Phil Butler

The development of the Leningrad Region project “Gatchina Gardens” has reached its initial stages according to news from the project. The eco-friendly spa-residential undertaking is slated to become Europe’s largest spa resort when completed.

9 Tips for Doing a Great Job as a Guest PR Pro

2016-12-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Have you ever considered the Guest PR professionals and their role in hospitality? They are not always the people who greet you. Sometimes they work behind the scenes, but they are the people who address your suggestions, who read the surveys you fill in and advise the management to implement changes to meet your expectations. As […]