Moscow tourism

Moscow Tourists Increase by 3 Million in 3 Years

2016-03-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Touristic flows to the Moscow region have increased by some 3 million visitors a year over the last three years, according to the First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Moscow region, Olga Zubrilova.

Double-decker train starts operating on Moscow – St. Petersburg route

2015-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In transportation news, Russian Railways will launch an all new passenger route between Moscow and St. Petersburg that will showcase new two-storey rail cars. The first voyage is scheduled for this evening, Sunday February 1st.

MITT: Russia’s Top Travel Exhibition Now Showing

2013-03-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Running through this coming Saturday, Russia’s 20th Annual Moscow International Exhbition (MITT) is that country’s biggest travel and tourism fair. This year some 3,000 plus companies and some 197 destinations gather at this industry leading gathering of professionals and travel players.

World’s Biggest Best Western Opens in Russia

2011-08-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In hotel news from Moscow, Best Western International opens their first hotel in Russia. The Best Western Vega Hotel & Convention Centre in Moscow, it not only the chain’s first Russia entry, but the franchise’s largest hotel ever.

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Crete Accounts for 18.1% of Greece’s Car Rental Market

2026-10-15 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has Greece’s second-largest short-term car rental market, as tourists increasingly rent vehicles to explore beaches, villages, and mountain routes.

Strong October Finishes Robust Tourism Season in Crete

2026-10-15 By Arthur Butler

Cretan hotels report 80-90% occupancy in October as the tourism season extends through mid-November, supported by sustained flight connections and winter city demand.

School Bus Tilts After Road Gives Way in Crete’s Agia Marina

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Students were safely evacuated after a school bus tilted on a washed-out road in Malevizi, prompting essential driving safety advice for visitors on Crete’s roads.

Rethymno Boosts Flood Preparedness with New Weather Stations, River Monitors, and Dam Management Plans

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno is expanding weather and river monitoring, clearing waterways and strengthening emergency planning ahead of extreme winter weather.

Part of Former Chania War Museum Collapses, No People Found Under Rubble

2026-10-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Emergency teams and EMAK units respond to a major building collapse at Chania’s former War Museum, confirming no individuals were trapped in the rubble.

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