Azerbaijan reports fall in outbound tourism
The number of Azerbaijani citizens traveling abroad fell by 2.6% this year, with Türkiye remaining the top destination for these tourists.
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Iran and Georgia to develop cross-border auto tourism
Georgia and Iran have signed a bilateral agreement to promote road-based tourism and simplify road travel between the two nations.
Georgia's tourism revenue reaches record high
Georgia is set to achieve a record annual revenue from tourism in 2025. After the first 11 months, earnings have already reached $4.40 billion, closely approaching last year's total of $4.42 billion.
Azerbaijan inaugurates official tourism office in Türkiye
The Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau officially inaugurated its office in Istanbul, Türkiye, the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan said.
Azerbaijan's popularity in China doubles
The number of tourists visiting Azerbaijan from China has risen by nearly 50% compared to last year, Tourism Agency Chairman Fuad Naghiyev said at the China Visitors Summit in Baku.
First sanatorium in 25 years opens in Sochi
A new sanatorium has opened in Sochi, marking the first such facility constructed in the region in a quarter-century, with year-round operation now available.
Chechen authorities to continue construction of prefabricated tourist homes
Developers of new tourist facilities have already received grant support under the "Tourism and Hospitality" national project
Russia leads in tourist arrivals in Azerbaijan
Russian citizens constituted the largest group of visitors to Azerbaijan during the first three quarters of 2025, with nearly 500,000 arrivals, followed by Turkish and Iranian nationals.
Rescuers recover deceased Costa Rican climber from Mount Elbrus
Emergency services in Kabardino-Balkaria have recovered the body of a 49-year-old Costa Rican mountaineer from Mount Elbrus, one day after the tourist's death was reported.
Russian tourist flow to Georgia increases by 12%
Georgia experienced a 12% increase in Russian tourist arrivals during the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.
China may invest in new hotels in North Ossetia
North Ossetia could see large new hotel complexes developed through foreign investment, with Chinese and Indian investors showing interest in the North Caucasus Federal District.
Three people die in cable car accident on Mt. Elbrus
Three people died on Mount Elbrus in Kabardino-Balkaria in a cable car accident yesterday.
EAEU countries developed their own tourist routes
The EAEU has created tourist routes within each of the union's states, which one can find on a special website.
Over 500,000 tourists visited Karachay-Cherkessia in spring/summer 2025
The forecast was announced by the head of the region
Russia and Azerbaijan to jointly develop cruise tourism in Caspian Sea
Tourism authorities from Russia and Azerbaijan have announced plans to collaborate on cruise shipping operations in the Caspian Sea.
Dagestan to develop five tourist sites
Five new tourist sites will be built in Dagestan, with the republic's leadership anticipating economic growth and job creation.
Tourism sector salaries rise in Dagestan
Dagestan ranks among Russia's top six regions for tourism sector wage growth, with annual income rising 21% to nearly 60,000 rubles.
Russians lead foreign tourist arrivals to Georgia
The National Statistics Service of Georgia reports an increase in tourist trips to the country, with Russian visitors comprising the largest share.
Gelendzhik tourism surges 40% following airport reopening
Tourist demand for Gelendzhik resorts has increased significantly since the airport resumed operations in early July.
Kislovodsk to spend over 200 mln rubles on tourist code
Kislovodsk is the only city in the region participating in the project
