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Aeroflot Resumes Dubai, Cairo, and Maldives Flights

2020-09-07 by Argophilia Travel News

Sukhoi Superjet

According to a brief press release by Aeroflot, the leading Russian airline will now resume international flights to Dubai, Cairo, and Malé (Maldives). Flights to Cairo will resume from 9 September on the following schedule: Flight SU400 Sheremetyevo—Cairo on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Return flight SU401 Cairo—Sheremetyevo on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Flights to Malé will resume from 10 September on […]

Tags: aeroflot, Cairo flights, Cairo travel, Dubai flights, Maldives flights, Russian tourists

Greece Reopens Borders for Russians with Negative Covid-19 Results

2020-09-03 by Delia Gavrilescu

Santorini Sunset

Greece has now reopened its borders to Russian travelers, but only under certain conditions

Tags: COVID-19 Greece, Greece vacation, Greek borders, Russia, Russian tourists, Russian travelers, Russian vacationers

Russia’s Medvedev Suggests Visa-Free Travel Post-Pandemic

2020-06-13 by Phil Butler

Дмитрий Медведев

Former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says it’s high time visa-free travel between the EU and Russia became a reality.

Tags: Dmitry Medvedev, EU Travel, EU visas, EU-Russia, pandemic, Russia COVID, Russia relations, Russia tourists, Russia travel, Russian tourists, visa free russia, visa free travel

British Tourist Spending in Greece Way Up in 2019

2020-02-23 by Argophilia Travel News

Knossos Tourists

According to data from Bank of Greece, British tourist spending was up 31.9 percent last year. Offseason travelers account for biggest rise.

Tags: bank data, Bank of Greece, French Tourists, German tourists, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greece travelers, Russian tourists, travel data

National Geographic Traveler Russia Names Greece “Best Beach Holiday Destination for 2019”

2019-12-02 by Phil Butler

Agia Pelagia

Greece took the top spot in a National Geographic Traveler Russia vote recently. The Russian version of the famous travel magazine named Greece the “Best Beach Holiday Destination of 2019.” And while Greece’s tourism ministry is anxious to take kudos, the editor of Argophilia Travel News has his say too. According to the announcement by […]

Tags: GNTO, Greece stats, Greece tourists, Greek destinations, National Geographic Traveler, Russia cosmonauts, Russia travelers, Russia visits, Russian tourists

National Geographic Traveler Russia – Greece Leading Family Destination

2018-12-03 by Argophilia Travel News

Lion's Fountain

Greece has been announced the second most popular destination for family holidays at the Traveler Awards 2018

Tags: Greece, Greece tourism, National Geographic Traveler, Russian arrivals, Russian families, Russian tourists, Russian travelers

ATOR: Greece a Top 10 Best-selling Autumn Destinations for Russians

2018-09-05 by Argophilia Travel News

brownpau

Greece is among the 10 most best-selling destinations of Russian travelers that are planning a trip abroad this autumn.

Tags: ATOR, Fall tourism, Fall travel, Greece, Greek tourismm, Russia, Russian tourists, seasonal travel, TUI Russia

Greece Named “Top Destination with Best Beaches in Europe” at MITT 2018

2018-03-15 by Delia Gavrilescu

GNTO at MITT

On Wednesday March 14th, Greece  was honored as the top destination with the best beaches in Europe, by ITE Group, the organizer of the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (MITT) 2018 Moscow.

Tags: Elena Kountoura, Europe destinations, GNTO, ITE Group, MITT, MITT 2018 expo, Russia events, Russian tourists, top destinations

Tokyo Woos Russian Travelers to Japan

2018-01-24 by Argophilia Travel News

This week Moscow hotel “Radisson Slavyanskaya” held an event for the travel agencies and the media, and organized a new office for the promotion of tourism in Tokyo, for Russia under the motto “In Tokyo. A Meeting of Old and New.

Tags: Japan, Radisson Slavyanskaya, Russia, Russia outbound, Russia travelers, Russian tourists, Russians, Tokyo

Turkey Expects 5 Million Plus Russian Tourists in 2018

2018-01-22 by Laura Kohlenberger

A recent travel agreement between Russia and Egypt has refocused attention on the Turkey tourism. Turkey expects five million plus Russians this season.

Tags: Istanbul, Russian tourists, Russian travelers, Turkey destinations, Turkey hotels, Turkey tourism, Turkey Travel, TÜROFED

Greece Eases Visa Regime for Some Russian Travelers

2017-06-06 by Delia Gavrilescu

The Greek Isles

The government of Greece has approved for 2017 a simplified visa regime for Russians arriving by ferry from Turkey to the Greek Islands of the Aegean (Rhodes, KOs, Lesbos, etc.). Dimitris Haitidis, the head of the Greek TEZ Tour, citing a source familiar with the situation.

Tags: Alexander Tsandekidi, Dimitris Haitidis, Greece visa, Greek tourism, Mouzenidis travel, Russian tourists, Russian visas, TEZ Tour

World Tourism Forum Moscow: Focus Turkey

2017-01-30 by Rhett Butler

Avşar Koç, COO and Senior Partner, River Rock Hotels & Resorts at

In Moscow last weekend the World Tourism Forum at the Ritz-Carlton brought together professionals of the tourism industry of Turkey, Russia and other countries, along with investors and government representatives. The big topic of discussion was Russian-Turkish tourism for the coming season, along with expectations of professionals in the industry.

Tags: ANEX, Istanbul, Russian tourists, Russian travelers, Turkey, Turkey Travel, Turkish resorts, World Tourism Forum

Russian Tour Companies Deep Discount Summer 2017

2016-12-11 by Rhett Butler

Balos Lagoon on Crete

In news from Russia’s tour operators, early sales of tours in Russia and abroad for the summer of 2017 are now underway. With maximum discounts of up to 50%, the Association of Tour Operators Russia (ATOR) announcement promises a sparkling year for recipients of touring Russians.

Tags: 2017 tours, ATOR, Coral Travel, Greece tourists, Mouzenidis travel, NTK Intourist, outbound, Russia companies, Russia travel, Russian tourists, Russian traveler, Summer tours, TUI Russia

Spain is Top Destination for Russian Tourists

2016-12-07 by Delia Gavrilescu

Spain beaches

According to the press service of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), Spain has become the most popular destination for Russian travelers. Outbound Russian tourist flows are rebounding, especially for vacation packages. Tour operators note that most Russians vacationers prefer economizing on excursions.

Tags: Crimea, Russia, Russian tourists, Russian travelers, Spain tourism, tours, Turkey

Vladimir Putin Says Egypt & Turkey Travel Problematic

2016-04-18 by Phil Butler

Direct Line with Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed last week the situation with regard to Russian tourists once again visiting Egyptian and Turkish resorts. Mr. Putin spoke in an annual Q&A session before the Russian people, saying no good solution has been found for ensuring security of Russian tourists in Egypt.

Tags: Direct Line, Egypt, russia flights, Russia travelers, Russian tourists, tourism, Turkey, Vladimir Putin

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