Maya Lomidze

Turkey still main summer holiday destination in 2024

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 …

International tourist flow from Russia declines

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 …

Tours to Egypt cheaper by 50% after charter launch in Russia

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

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 …

Russia's tourism may lose $100 mln due to coronavirus

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 …

Whole Turkey booked by Russians

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 …

Russians show explosive interest in Baku

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 …

Will Turkey allow Russians to enter without passports?

Will Turkey allow Russians to enter without passports?

Ankara is ready to discuss with the Russian government the crossing of the Turkish border by Russian citizens without travel passports, the Turkish Foreing Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said at the meeting with representatives …

 Moscow citizens to spend May holidays in Baku and Tbilisi

Moscow citizens to spend May holidays in Baku and Tbilisi

Baku is in the top five of the most popular tourist destinations among Moscow citizens for the May holidays. The RoomGuru.ru rating is based on data of hotel and apartment bookings from April 29 to May 10 of this …