Florian Sengstschmid

Azerbaijan gears up to attract more overseas tourists

Azerbaijan gears up to attract more overseas tourists

Called the "Land of Fire," Azerbaijan, with its 10 million people, is a melting pot of Turkish, Russian, Persian and European cultures and a country full of contrasts. It's a nexus of ancient historical empires and a …

Azerbaijan to feature 29 industry partners at ATM

Azerbaijan to feature 29 industry partners at ATM

Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) is returning to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai on May 9-12 with a large presence, together with 29 local industry partners, including Azerbaijan Airlines, and with its largest ever stand sized 230 sq m

Florian Sengstschmid: "Developing tourist destinations we rely on Azerbaijan's multiculturalism "

Florian Sengstschmid: "Developing tourist destinations we rely on Azerbaijan's multiculturalism "

Azerbaijan has been growing its tourism economy for the last decade, reaching a record-breaking number of international travelers in 2019. Once the pandemic hit, the country’s tourism board realized they could use this time to emerge even stronger, thanks to Azerbaijan’s offerings that are equipped for a post-Covid-19 world. In 2018, Azerbaijan officially launched its first tourism campaign, after a decade of rising international traveler rates. In 2019, 3 million travelers visited the country, setting a new record for the destination.

Karabakh welcomes online-tourists

Karabakh welcomes online-tourists

Azerbaijan’s leading state-run tourism organization, the Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), has unveiled a brand-new website to promote Azerbaijan’s historical Karabakh region worldwide. Dubbed “Where is Karabakh?” the platform is focused on the geography of the Karabakh region, as well as comprehensive information about the region, Caspian News writes in the article Online Platform Launched to Promote Azerbaijan's Karabakh Region

Delhi-Baku direct flights to be launched

Delhi-Baku direct flights to be launched

The direct Delhi-Baku flights are planned to be launched in the future, CEO of the Azerbaijan Tourism Board Florian Sengstschmid said. He recalled that presently, flights for Indian tourists are mainly operated through …