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China Visits to Russia Grew By 150% from January to July

2018-08-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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In news from Ctrip, China’s largest travel agency, tourist flows from China to Russia increased by 150 percent in January-July compared to the corresponding period last year. 

Tags: China, China visits, Chinese tourists, Ctrip, FIFA WORLD CUP, Russia tourism, Russia travel, Russian Association of Tour Operators, Victor Tseng

Russia’s Putin Amends Tourism Laws Ahead of World Cup

2018-06-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

FIFA 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin has just signed into law instruments that will greatly improve Russia’s tourism product. These instruments address prices, emergency aid, and setting up a personal liability fund by and for tourism operators. The move is seen as a positive one in lieu of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup. According to the news from […]

Tags: FIFA, FIFA WORLD CUP, Football, Russia, Russia tourism, tourism, Vladimir Putin, World Cup

FIFA World Cup & Brazil’s Painted Streets Via Google Streetview

2014-06-11 by Phil Butler

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With the FIFA World Cup hitting Rio Brazil has become the stage where the world gathers to play out maybe the greatest game in all sport. Soccer (football) carries with it, in these championships, the hopes, and vivid colorful dreams of billions of fans.

Tags: 2014 FIFA, @neymarjr, Brazil events, Brazil travel, FIFA WORLD CUP, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior

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2026-04-20 By Kostas Raptis

Greece unilaterally scraps biometric scans for UK tourists to avoid airport delays, highlighting a massive lack of reciprocity for Greek travelers to the UK.

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Hersonissos Bans Noise for the Sake of Tourist Peace

2026-04-20 By Kostas Raptis

Hersonissos Municipality implements a strict ban on construction and earthworks during the 2026 tourist season. See the dates, fines, and restricted zones.

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Heraklion completes 8km of sidewalks and 27 elevated crossings, while launching 19 new solar-powered smart pedestrian crossings at school zones.

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Zaros Shooting Range near Psiloritis offers structured training and clay target sessions in Crete’s mountains.

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