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Russian Travelers Can Fly to Greece Beginning February 8th

2021-02-01 by Argophilia Travel News

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Starting February 8th, the Russian Federation will resume flights to Greece and Singapore, according to Itar-Tass news agency.

Tags: epidemiological situation, EU countries, Greece tourists, Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, lockdown, NOTAM, russia flights, Russian tourists, Russian travelers

Greece Reopens Borders for Russians with Negative Covid-19 Results

2020-09-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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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

Aeroflot Offering Three Year COVID-19 Travel Vouchers

2020-05-04 by Argophilia Travel News

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Aeroflot has announced further details of vouchers for passengers whose travel plans have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: aeroflot, Aeroflot Group, airlines, Coronavirus 2019, coronavirus Russia, Russia fliers, Russian airlines, Russian travelers, travel vouchers

National Geographic Traveler Russia – Greece Leading Family Destination

2018-12-03 by Argophilia Travel News

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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

Turkey Expects 5 Million Plus Russian Tourists in 2018

2018-01-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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

World Tourism Forum Moscow: Focus Turkey

2017-01-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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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

Spain is Top Destination for Russian Tourists

2016-12-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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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

Russians Spend Billions at Greece Duty Free Shops

2016-05-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hellenic Duty Free Shops

In 2015, Russian tourists spent some €30 million euros in the duty free shops at the airports of Greece. According to a report the General Director of the Greek Hellenic Duty Free Shops, George Velentzas went on to project an even better year this year.

Tags: duty free, duty free shops, Greece, Greece travel, Hellenic Duty Free Shops, Russian travelers

Greek Consulate in Moscow Flooded by May Day Tourists

2016-04-25 by Phil Butler

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According to reports from the Russian Union of Travel, Greece may be dropping the ball where plane loads of Russian tourists headed on May vacations are concerned. News from Interfax-Tourism suggests more than 10,000 visa applications have yet to be approved.

Tags: Crete travel, Eleni Michalopoulou, Greece, Greece tourism, Greek visas, Heraklion, Irina Turina, Russian travelers

Oktogu.ru Reveals Top Russian Traveler Destinations for May

2014-05-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Russian online hotel reservations service Oktogo.ru has announced the most popular CIS cities for Russian travelers for May holidays. The top cities, Minsk, Tashkent, Almaty, Baku, Kiev, Yerevan, Kishinev, Astana, Bishkek and Lvov beat out Georgia’s Tbilisi.

Tags: Astana, Azerbaijan, Baku, Bishkek tourism, East Europe travel, Moldova, Oktogo.ru, Russia travelers, Russian travelers, tourism, Yerevan travel

Greece PM Certifies €500 Million Yearly for Tourism Growth

2014-05-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Prime Minister of Greece, Antonis Samaras has announced Greece will invest €500 million euru in tourism infrastructure per year over the next six years. Last month, at the 22nd annual general assembly of the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE), Samaras outlined the funds from the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF), as well as private sector investment.

Tags: Antonis Samaras, China tourists, Europe tourism, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Greek travel, Olga Kefalogianni, Russian travelers

Russian Travelers Fuel Increase of Cyprus Tourism Revenues

2012-12-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

An increase in tourist arrivals from Russia has powered an increase in Cyprus’ tourism revenue. After a constant increase throughout 2012, revenues are expected to reach 2 billion euros by the end of the year, closing at a 10% increase from last year’s figures, according to the Cyprus Tourism Organistion (CTO).

Tags: Cyprus, Cyprus tourism, foreign tourists Cyprus, Russian travelers, travel statistics

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The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.

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