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TUI Russia Pledges 300,000 Tourists to Vacation in Greece

2021-04-19 by Argophilia Travel News

TUI Fun & Sun

TUI Russia says it will bring 300,000 Russian tourists to Greece this year. The guarantee takes effect once travel restrictions are lifted.

Tags: Greece, Greece news, Greece tourism, Greece travel, Harry Theoharis, Russian tourists, Taras Demura, travel restrictions, TUI, TUI Russia, Zarina Doguzova

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

2018-09-05 by Argophilia Travel News

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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

TUI Russia to Start Tours in Altai Krai

2016-12-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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TUI and the regional administration of Altai Krae have signed agreements for open cooperation in developing domestic tourism in the Siberian region. According to the news from the regional capital of Barnaul, TUI is to participate in the development of tourism infrastructure.

Tags: Alexander Karlini, Altai, Altai Krai, Katun River, Ob River, TUI, TUI Russia

Russian Tour Companies Deep Discount Summer 2017

2016-12-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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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

TUI Russia Gets Cash Infusion

2016-10-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from TUI in Russia, TUI Group announced last Friday announced having entered into an agreement to provide new shareholder funding in TUI Russia & CIS, via a joint venture with SeverGroup. Both TUI and SeverGroup will provide new shareholder loans in line with their equity participation ratios, which are 25% and 75%, respectively.

Tags: Alexey Mordashov, SeverGroup, TUI, TUI Russia

TUI Travel Gains Confidence and Russian Investment

2011-02-02 by Phil Butler

Alexei Mordashov

Russian billionaire steel tycoon Alexei Mordashov has increased his stake in German tourism group TUI. Mordashov raised his stake to above 20 percent from just above 15%. The transaction was made via his S-Group holding company. In TUI’s latest corporate documents, it is clear the company intends massive expansion into the Russian Federation.

Tags: Alexei Mordashov, Dr Michael Frenzel, Europe travel, free visas, OTA, Russia tourism, Russia travel, Russian Federation travel, tourism, travel, travel agents, travel business, travel investment, TUI, TUI CIS, TUI profits, TUI Russia, TUI stocks, TUI Travel

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Heraklion airport handles nearly 1.9 million passengers and 10,944 flights in August, driven by growth in international arrivals from Germany, the UK, and France.

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Sitia’s countryside faces severe depopulation as greenhouses in Goudouras shrink, fishing boats dwindle, and the legacy of raisin and olive farming fades.

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2026-09-04 By Iorgos Pappas

EODY reports new West Nile virus cases in Heraklion and Rethymno while Hersonissos is flagged as high-risk, prompting intensified mosquito spraying across Crete.

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Robert Voigt Remembers His Friend Nikos Chaldiadakis: One Day We Will Surf Together Again

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Robert Voigt remembers his friend Nikos Chaldiadakis after the 71-year-old surfer was found dead off Gouves following a days-long search.

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2026-09-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete has recorded three West Nile virus cases as Heraklion and Archanes-Asterousia join affected areas and mosquito control measures continue.

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