Argophilia

Travel news you want to read.

  • Greece
  • Crete
  • Eastern Europe
  • Travel Technology
  • World
    • Airlines
    • Hotels

Russia economy

Tough Love for Mother Russia: Stop the Touristic Horror

2011-06-24 by Phil Butler

Russian streetcar

In news from the Moscow Times, tourism to the Russian Federation has taken a hit this year so far as excessive costs and red tape have stifled European inbound travel there. According to the newspaper, the first quarter of 2011 saw a 24% decline in tourists from Europe. With the Sochi Olympic just around the corner, it may be time for half measures to cease.

Tags: Allegro, Finland tourism, Finland visa, President Tarja Halonen, Prime Minister Putin, Russia economy, Russia tourists, Russia visas, Russian businesses, Russian economy, Russian Federation business, Russian tourism, Russian travel, visa trouble




PAPERWORLD

Sissi Archaeological Project

Sissi Excavation

Featured Stories

Saffron Goddess

What If the Secrets of Keftiu Could Rescue Humanity’s Future?

Mari Lwyd

Odd Christmas Traditions Around the World

Erini Tornesaki and Aggelos Kipreos

The Connectedness of Beauty: A Secret of Crete Few People Know

EyeWide

This Really Is – Incredible Crete

Stories of Interest

Blue Flag Beach

Greece Earns 2nd Position in the World for Number of Blue Flag Beaches

2022-05-21 By Phil Butler

Greece earns the 2nd spot in the world for her magnificent Blue Flag beaches. This year the country recorder a total of 581.

Athens and the Acropolis

Greece Follows EU – Scraps Covid Test for Travelers with Certificate

2022-02-05 By Argophilia Travel News

Greece announces that entry travelers will be allowed without a mandatory test for travelers who have the European vaccination certificate.

More Eastern Europe travel news

  • Authors
  • Contributors
  • Submit Press Release
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy

COPYRIGHT © 2022 · ARGOPHILIA TRAVEL NEWS