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World Tourism Forum Moscow: Focus Turkey

2017-01-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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 Aleksandr Shatskih

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 Aleksandr Shatskih

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

TUI Says Bulgaria Is New Russia Booking Hot Spot

2016-02-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Burgas Bulgaria

According to TUI Russia, Bulgaria may soon be the chosen destinations of Russian tourists intent on vacations this coming Summer. Travel Russian News reported o Friday, Bulgaria having garnered some 60% of early bookings by tourists so far.

Tags: Bulgaria, Bulgaria travel, Egypt tourism, Russian tourists, TUI, Turkey Travel, Varna

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