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Azerbaijan Launches Web Portal to Promote the Karabakh Region

2021-02-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Karabakh

Azerbaijan’s state-run tourism organization, the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), has launched a website to promote the Karabakh region.

Tags: Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan tourism, Azerbaijan Tourism Association, Karabakh Region, tourism

Azerbaijan Covets More Indian and Pakistani Tourists

2018-12-19 by Argophilia Travel News

Flame Tower in Baku

According to the Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AzTA), India and Pakistan tourists are the focus of a new initiative.

Tags: Azerbaijan Tourism Association, Azerbaijan travelers, AzTA, Baku attractions, Baku Travel, Nahid Bagirov, Pakistan travelers, ski Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Tourism Ministry Needs Uplifting

2012-09-16 by Phil Butler

Azerbaijan's tourism portal

Azerbaijan is one of the most progressive tourist destinations in the world since the outpouring of interest after Eurovision. As an indicator of just how quickly things are ramping up there, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Abulfaz Garayev, just announced this morning the his agency’s need for tourism professionals.

Tags: Abulfaz Garayev, Azerbaijan culture, Azerbaijan tourism, Azerbaijan Tourism Association, Azerbaijan Twitter, Baku government, Baku tourism, Eurovision, Facebook, social media, travel tools

Azerbaijan to Build World’s Tallest Skyscraper

2012-04-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Fireworks in Baku, Azerbaijan

Once upon a time New York City’s Empire State Building was the envy of the world, the tallest skyscraper then constructed dwarfed all other man made objects. Fast forward to today and news from Azerbaijan. The filthy rich former Soviet Union outpost intends on using oil revenues to catapult itself into the modern age with a range of ambitious projects, including erecting the world’s tallest building.

Tags: Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan Tourism Association, Azerbaijani, Baku hotels, Baku tourism, Baku Travel, Empire State building, Ibrahim Ibrahimov

Azerbaijan Revs Up Tourism 2012

2011-07-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Dancers in traditional Azeri costumes at a wedding in Baku

Azerbaijan’s tourism industry is nowhere near as profitable as the potential indicates. The government there is taking steps to ramp up the country’s lagging travel profile with education, outreach, regulation, and an appeal to people in Azerbaijan to show their true hospitality effectively.

Tags: Abulfaz Garayev, Azerbaijan hospitality, Azerbaijan tourism, Azerbaijan Tourism Association, Azerbaijan travel, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism

Azerbaijan’s Boom Economy, Tourism Next

2010-10-13 by Phil Butler

Zira Island eco development

Azerbaijan’s booming industry has spurred growth in ever sector of that country’s economy. With massive infrastructure projects ongoing, and progressive expansion across the board, tourism seems the next logical boom market for Azerbaijan.

Tags: architectural buildings, Azerbaijan culture, Azerbaijan Tourism Association, BIG Architects, Boom industries, Caspian Sea, Caspian Sea resorts, culture, Eastern Europe, Eco-Tourism, EurAsia, oil revenues, tourism, World Tourism Organization, Zira Island

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2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

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Chania and Romania Strengthen Tourism Ties

2026-09-07 By Argophilia Travel News

Chania and Romania are exploring closer cooperation in tourism and culture following a meeting between the city’s mayor and Romania’s ambassador.

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Buses on the busy Gouves–Heraklion route are facing increased passenger demand during Crete’s summer tourism season.

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Chania Sardine Festival Returns to Nea Chora for 31st Year

2026-09-07 By Victoria Udrea

Chania’s Sardine Festival returns to Nea Chora tonight with grilled sardines, music, traditional dancing and local culture.

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