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Report Reveals North Caucasus Tourism Value

2016-05-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

More than 27% of Arkhyz ATRC visitors called the high quality of the resorts ski slopes as the main reason to choose the holiday destination; tourists are attracted by the proximity of the resort to their place of residence and the optimal value for money of the services, 19% and 17% of ATRC visitors said.

Tags: Arkhyz ATRC, Mt. Elbrus, North Caucasus, Russian resorts, ski destinations, ski holidays, ski resorts, Ski slopes

Diverse highlights of Europe now attracting tourists

2014-12-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Zdiar and Belianske Tatry (Belianske Tatras) in winter, Slovakia© PHB.cz

It used to be that travelers flocked to London, Paris and Rome, while the great cities of Eastern Europe remained off the typical tourist’s itinerary. Things have changed, and now more visitors are heading to Eastern Europe than ever before.

Tags: Belarus, eastern Europe. Minsk, Norway, poland, ski destinations, Slovakia

Graubünden skis into digital with dual Facebooks

2014-11-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Graubünden Travel Experts

Switzerland’s top holiday destination, Graubünden has ramped up further their digital marketing by launching a second Facebook page aimed at agent training.

Tags: Alps, ski destinations, skiing, snowboarding, swiss alps, Swiss travel

Bulgaria is the value place to ski this winter

2014-11-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Bansko by Lisa

Getting set for this ski season? For a great value Bulgaria’s Bansko is offering the best value to Brits who want a family ski vacation.

Tags: ski, Ski Bansko, Ski Bulgaria, ski destinations, ski Europe, ski trips, skiiing

Club Med Introduces City Stops

2014-08-06 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Club Med logo

Club Med has just announced a new program that allows guests a trans-formative resort vacation experience. City Stops, includes flights, hotels, car service transfers and breakfast so holiday seekers can fully enjoy cities like Paris, Miami, Dubai, Istanbul, Singapore, New York, Shanghai, Bangkok or Hong Kong.

Tags: Club Med, Miami travel, Paris travel, ski destinations, travel deals

Kalinderu Ski Slope in Bușteni Opens Today

2013-12-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

kalinderu ski slope

Romania ranks among the top world ski destinations according to Trivago, with ski resorts in Predeal reporting the cheapest prices Europe-wide for winter sports enthusiasts- £46 per night in a standard double room in January 2014. Predeal is only 15 minutes drive from Bușteni, where the Kalinderu ski slope opens today. Kalinderu is the first […]

Tags: Busteni, Kalinderu, romania, ski destinations

Best Resorts for Snowboarding Next Season

2013-04-24 by Argo Contributor

Snowboarders in Canada

Snowboarding is for all the thrill seekers out there. It gives you a rush that can’t be duplicated but some Ski resorts in the US and Europe have banned snowboarding all together so they can target more families. But there are still some amazing resorts that are specifically for snowboarding and have embraced the sport. For the perfect snowboarding experience you need a fast slope that offers you the best bumps and jumps.

Tags: Aspen, Austria ski, France Skiing, ski destinations, skiing, snowboarding, Winter sports

A Slovenian Winter Is Coming

2012-10-19 by Phil Butler

Lake Bled in Winter

News today from Slovenia’s Tourism Board reflects on initiatives there to broaden the alpine country’s tourism horizons, and a bit of the stress deep recession can cause. We received a press release telling of the so called 2nd Days of Slovenian Tourism that took place this week at the fabulous Radenci Spa (image below). A sort of gathering of travel experts, the meetings hint at the country’s staggering economic woes reflected not only in the news, but the effectiveness and methods to attract tourists.

Tags: Lake Bled, Sava Hotels, ski destinations, ski marketing, slovenia, Slovenia tourism, Slovenia travel, social marketing

Poland’s Białka Tatrzańska: An Outdoors Paradise (Part I)

2012-03-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

World Snowboarding Day

News from CBS calls our attention to the fabulous and under-publicized Kotelnica Mountain of Poland. The village of Białka Tatrzańska there, once about as isolated and remote as any could imagine, now beckons skiers in search of fresh, white, powder and adrenaline. Even though the season is drawing to a close this year, it behooves the avid ski enthusiast to investigate this unsung Polish ski destination.

Tags: Białka Tatrzańska, Kotelnica Mountain, Poland skiing, Poland travel, ski destinations, Tatras, Tatrzanski National Park

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Stories of Interest

Crete Car Rental Market

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 tourism season

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.

Malevizi road collapse

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 Flood Warning Systems meeting

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.

Historic Former War Museum Collapses

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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