Mamison opens new opportunities for skiers, head of ATOR says
She expressed hope that everything will go well, as tourists have been awaiting the opening of Mamison for many years
Maya Lomidze
Russian tourist flow to UAE, Egypt may decline in 2025
The flow of Russian tourists traveling to Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may decrease by less than 1% in 2025 compared to the previous year, despite the conflict in the Middle East, Executive Director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) Maya Lomidze said.
Turkey still main summer holiday destination in 2024
The number of Russian tourists visiting foreign countries increased by 15% in summer 2024, Executive Director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) Maya Lomidze said. The demand for foreign holidays …
Maya Lomidze: South Caucasus is in demand on Russian tourism market
The calendar summer begins tomorrow, and it's time to think about where to go on vacation. Vestnik Kavkaza talked with the Executive Director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia about the Caucasian destinations of outbound and domestic tourism.
All remaining Russian tourists to return from Israel by October 15
All remaining Russian citizens currently in Israel on organized tours will return to Russia by October 15, Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) Executive Director Maya Lomidze said. "According to preliminary …
International tourist flow from Russia declines
International tourist flow from Russia will decrease in 2022 by at least 30% year-on-year, while the domestic tourist flow will remain at the level of last year in an optimistic scenario, Executive Director of the Association of Tour Operators of …
Turkey becomes most favourite tourism destination for Russians
More than 4.5 million Russian tourists visited Turkey from January to November 2021, Executive Director of the Russian Association of Tour Operators Maya Lomidze said. "According to the results of 11 months of 2021, the …
Tours to Egypt cheaper by 50% after charter launch in Russia
The tours to Egypt decline in cost by 50% after charter flights to the country were launched, said Russian Association of Tour Operators (ATOR) Executive Director Maya Lomidze said on Monday. "After the charter launch on …
Almost 5 mln Russians may visit Turkey this year
Around 4.8 mln Russian tourists may visit Turkey by the end of 2021, Executive Director of the Russian Association of Tour Operators Maya Lomidze said. "The aggregate flow of Russian tourists to Turkey in January-October 2021 may …
Up to 4.5 mln Russian tourists to have vacation in Turkey in 2021
The Russian Association of Tour Operators estimates the tourist flow from Russia to Turkey in 2021 at 4-4.5 mln people, Executive Director of the association Maya Lomidze told reporters on Tuesday. "Turkey will most likely receive …
Association of Tour Operators of Russia: coronavirus will results in losses worth billions of dollars for tourism industry
The world tourism market has an unprecedented situation: the history of coronavirus negatively affected all segments of the tourism industry, from children to business tourism, as well as related business, especially carriers. According to …
Russia's tourism may lose $100 mln due to coronavirus
Russian tourism business may lose about $100 million if the situation with coronavirus does not improve in March, Executive Director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia Maya Lomidze said. She explained …
What do Russians replace Georgia with?
Azerbaijan and Armenia have benefited from a ban on flights to Georgia
Whole Turkey booked by Russians
There has been a surge in the demand for spending New Year holiday vacations in Turkey, some travel companies said about doubled number of bookings compared with the previous year, according to the statement, published on the website of the …
Will visa-free regime attract tourists to Russia
The holders of the 2018 World Cup fan IDs will have the right to visa-free multiple visits to Russia before the end of the year
Non-sporting legacy of 2018 World Cup
Maya Lomidze: Holding the World Cup brought more than 850 billion rubles to Russia
Where Russians spent New Year holidays
The demand has increased in almost all directions compared to the previous year
Alliance of Patriots of Georgia deputies heading to Moscow
Georgian deputies from the opposition party "Alliance of Patriots of Georgia", Ada Marshania, Georgiy Lomiya and Nato Chkheidze are visiting Moscow for the second time to hold …
Maya Lomidze: Subsidizing Russia's domestic tourism is correct measure
Executive Director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), Maya Lomidze, believes that subsidizing transportation of tourists to Russian resorts within the framework of tour package will contribute to the …
Russians show explosive interest in Baku
According to flight statistics compiled by the Russian travel service Tutu.ru from January 1 to June 30, 2017, the top five most popular destinations for Russian tourists were all three capitals of the South Caucasus republics, with Baku showing …