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Russia’s Vladimir Potanin Backs New Sochi Resort

2021-04-16 by Phil Butler

Krasnaya Polyana

Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin’s Interros Holding and its partner Vasta Discovery will invest $1 billion in a new Sochi resort.

Tags: BoogelWoogel 2021, domestic tourism, investing, Rosa Khutor, Russia resorts, ski resorts, skiing, Sochi Olympics, Sochi resorts, tourism investment, Vasta Discovery, Vasta Valley, Vladimir Potanin

Croatia Ministry of Tourism Reports on Investments

2012-10-15 by Phil Butler

The Croatia Government

In news from the Croatia Ministry of Tourism, investments in Croatian travel for 2013 may reach as much as €400 million euro, according to Minister Veljko Ostojic.

Tags: Croatia travel, Croatian tourism, Ministry of Tourism, tourism investment, Veljko Ostojic, Zagreb travel

Internos Real Investors Raising Europe Hotel Fund

2011-07-12 by Phil Butler

Bethmannstrasse, Frankfurt am Main

Internos Real Investors is reportedly raising between €200 million and €250 million for their first hotel fund for selected European countries. According to the news, the company is targeting mid-market hotel projects in Germany, France, and in the Netherlands.

Tags: Andrew Thornton, Berlin hotels, Europe hotels, hotel investments, Internos, Internos Real Investors, Jochen Schaefer-Suren, Netherlands hotels, Paris hotels, Poland hotels, tourism investment

Northern Cyprus: An Emerging Paradise

2011-01-26 by Phil Butler

Thousands of unexplored sea caves await the traveler

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus stands to gain much from the forward thinking and engaging tourism industry efforts Turkey has initiated these last couple of years. Investment in Northern Cyprus tourism will eneviatbly pay off not only for the investment concerns, but for the people of the Republic as well. While many countries in Europe have suffered from losses in tourism dollars these last couple of years, Turkey and brother states have done exceedingly well, holding their own against all rivals.

Tags: AFIK Group, Casino, Cratos Hotel & Casino, Cyprus investment, Cyprus Paradise, Cyprus tourism, Ertugrul Gunay, European tourism, Irsen Kucouk, Northern Cyprus, tourism, tourism investment, Turkey, Turkey investment, Turkey tourism

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Skaletа Seawall Gets €62,886 Safety Upgrade Before Work Resumes

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Heraklion Airport recorded 1.85 million passenger movements in August 2026, with international arrivals up 3.47% and Germany leading foreign markets.

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