Tourism

28.07.2025 08:46

Where you can go only with the cruise company

Some parts of the world remain inaccessible to independent travelers. Cruise companies open doors to places closed to ordinary tourists.

31.10.2025 13:14

A seminar for tourism entrepreneurs in Ryazan

Over 50 companies from across the Ryazan region gathered for a specialized seminar on tourism development. The training focused on current topics, from agritourism and event projects to marketing and excursion services. The results will include completed projects for new tourism products.

29.10.2025 13:33

The tourism industry wants to standardize business tourism in Russia

The union of entrepreneurs working in this field sent a letter to the government, but received a refusal. Experts note that this market accounts for 18% of the entire tourism industry, but is ignored by investors and the state.

27.10.2025 17:51

The North Caucasus: where the tourism of the future is born

The North Caucasus is preparing for a large-scale transformation into Russia's leading tourist center. This will be based on a harmonious combination of modern infrastructure with unique natural heritage and cultural traditions.

23.10.2025 15:01

The Mayor of Tobolsk discussed distortion of facts and tourism development with tour guides.

Tobolsk Mayor Petr Vagin held a meeting with tour guides, where he raised a troubling issue: the increasing distortion of historical facts. At the same time, plans were outlined for the comprehensive development of tourist infrastructure, from improving the train station to promoting the city in neighboring regions.

21.10.2025 11:21

Phu Quoc: direct flight tours appear

The Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc has reopened direct flights to Russia. The inaugural flight from Vladivostok was greeted with a ceremonial reception.

17.10.2025 11:01

Direct flights to Morocco from St. Petersburg: Casablanca flights launch

Travelers from St. Petersburg will now have easier access to sunny Morocco. The kingdom's authorities have confirmed plans to launch direct flights to Russia's northern capital. The new route follows the successful launch of flights to Moscow.

15.10.2025 14:10

Tobolsk is the new leader in business tourism in Russia.

Tobolsk topped the ranking of the most popular business tourism destinations in 2025, accounting for 15% of all business apartment bookings in the country. Compared to last year, the destination's popularity grew 9%. On average, business travelers stay in the city for a week.

13.10.2025 14:15

AI Assistant for Tourists: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Travel Planning

Artificial intelligence is rapidly penetrating the travel industry, fundamentally changing the approach to trip planning. Modern algorithms create customized itineraries based on travelers' interests, fitness levels, and budget.

09.10.2025 16:49

Skiing in Turkey: A New Vacation For Russians

Discover winter Turkey with its modern ski resorts that rival the standard of service of famous European destinations. Here you'll find a variety of slopes for all skill levels, an all-inclusive system, and plenty of entertainment after a day on the slopes.

07.10.2025 13:34

Become the director of Altai beauty: applications for the Place of Power film Forum are open

The Altai Territory – a Place of Power Film Forum invites professionals and amateurs to capture the beauty of the region. The event will take place at the end of October and will include not only film screenings, but also master classes to improve the level of skills.

03.10.2025 13:40

Chinese tourists have overcrowded border crossings as they head to Russia for the holidays.

Passenger traffic through the Heihe-Blagoveshchensk river crossing exceeded 1,000 people in just the first half of the day on October 1. Russian tourists are also actively visiting Heihe, China, taking advantage of the visa-free regime for shopping and exploring the city.

01.10.2025 16:29

Baden Group lawsuit: Sverdlovsk Region's tourism department loses 63.3 million ruble lawsuit

The Arbitration Court has rejected the Sverdlovsk Region Department of Tourism's claim to recover a multi-million ruble subsidy from the Baden Group company. This is the department's second loss in a series of legal battles with grant recipients.

29.09.2025 16:18

Russians will be able to travel to the Philippines via direct flights.

Russians will be able to travel directly to two Asian countries. Flights to the Philippines will open in October, and to Phu Quoc Island in November.

25.09.2025 12:48

Three new premium hotels are planned to open in Saudi Arabia.

Last autumn, Saudi Arabia announced the opening of three new premium-class hotels on the Red Sea coast, at the Shura resort.

23.09.2025 17:34

New rules: visa-free entry to China for Russians

Russians have been granted visa-free entry to China for up to 30 days. The new regime, announced by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, will be in effect until September 14, 2026. Visa-free travel is permitted for tourism, business trips, and cultural exchanges.

19.09.2025 22:20

Chernyshenko: Tourism is growing by 10% per year, visa-free travel with China will increase the flow by 25%.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko stated that tourism is the fastest-growing industry in Russia, with annual growth exceeding 10%. According to the president's directive, the number of domestic tourist trips should reach 130 million by 2030.

17.09.2025 16:13

The Volga region regions have agreed to cooperate in the development of river infrastructure

The delegations of Chuvashia and Tatarstan held a working meeting, during which they discussed cooperation in the development of river transportation and tourism infrastructure. As part of the federal River Highways project, Chuvashia plans to modernize berths in Cheboksary, Mariinsky Posad and Kozlovka, as well as increase its fleet of high-speed vessels. In addition, the region is ready to expand the supply of components for the Zelenodolsk plant named after A.M. Gorky.

15.09.2025 18:02

Reorganization in the Murmansk region: the tourism committee will be merged with the business committee

The authorities of the Murmansk region have announced a government reorganization: the tourism committee will take over the business functions that will be transferred from the Ministry of Arctic Development and Economy. The merged agency will be headed by former ombudsman for entrepreneurs' rights Marta Govor. Governor Andrei Chibis said that this will increase the efficiency of budget spending and stimulate investment in the region's tourism infrastructure.

12.09.2025 20:35

Governor Tomenko announced growing interest in Altai among foreign visitors

The Altai Territory continues to increase its international tourist appeal. Over the past year, the region was visited by more than 72,000 guests from abroad.

10.09.2025 18:32

A travel expert assessed the situation with Russians stuck in Kathmandu

Mass protests in Nepal have made it difficult for foreign citizens, including Russians, to travel. Sergei Golov, president of the Union of Travel Agencies and member of the tourism coordinating council at the Russian Public Chamber, said that most of the Russians in the country are climbers and athletes heading to Everest.

08.09.2025 16:32

Demand for AI specialists: hh.ru research, Ministry of AI in Kazakhstan

Amid the global trend towards regulating AI, Kazakhstan has decided to go further than most countries by creating a separate ministry. This comes at a time when 68% of Russians believe that AI specialists will be the most in-demand on the labor market in five years.

04.09.2025 19:43

New grants for tourism development announced in Kaliningrad region: up to 10 million rubles per project

The Kaliningrad Region Government has announced the launch of additional grant competitions for entrepreneurs and legal entities in the tourism sector. The total funding is over 26 million rubles. The funds can be used to purchase equipment (up to 10 million rubles) or develop tourist routes (up to 7 million rubles). Applications are accepted through the state support portal.

02.09.2025 17:12

Visa-free regime will change the market of tours to Asia

The abolition of the visa regime could move China from the category of exotic destinations to the top 5 popular countries for vacations. Experts expect the development of new tourism formats while maintaining the current price level.

27.08.2025 17:27

The cost of accommodation in Kaliningrad hotels has decreased by 12%.

A comparative analysis of booking data revealed a noticeable decrease in hotel prices in Kaliningrad. Autumn rates show a steady downward trend in accommodation costs.

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