Two Russian tourists evacuated in Kazakhstan mountains
Russian citizens injured in the mountains of the Almaty region at an altitude of over 3,500 metres have been evacuated by helicopter.
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ATOR comments on Kazakhstan entry fee initiative
ATOR has described Kazakhstan's plans to introduce an entry fee as a potential obstacle to tourism development.
Russia to increase tourist arrivals from China
Russia plans to increase the number of tourist arrivals from China to 5.5 mln by 2030, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said in an interview with the Russian Arctic and Far East Development portal.
Türkiye triples cruise traffic
Türkiye welcomed a record 756,455 cruise passengers in the first six months of the year, the highest first-half total in 16 years of available data, according to the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry's Maritime Affairs General Directorate.
Türkiye posts 4th-fastest global tourism growth
Türkiye increased foreign arrivals by 21% between 2019 and 2025, making it the fourth-fastest-growing destination among leading tourism markets, according to an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report.
Macedonian Tower reopens to visitors in Turkey
The Macedonian Tower, one of the best-known landmarks in the northwestern Turkish city of Edirne, has reopened as a museum after nearly four years of restoration and archaeological excavation.
Turkish hotels become more affordable for Russian tourists
This is due to the outflow of European tourists
Russians remain loyal to vacation in Türkiye
Russian tourists' interest in the country is steadily growing, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) reports
Uzbekistan welcomes over 5 million tourists this year
Uzbekistan is growing in popularity as a travel destination, with a 27% surge in international tourists in the first part of 2026 compared to the previous year.
Russia may introduce visa-free regime with three more countries
Russia is discussing the introduction of a visa-free regime with Malaysia, Kuwait and Bahrain, the Economic Development Ministry's press service said on Monday.
Visa-free travel takes effect between Russia and Saudi Arabia
A visa-free travel arrangement between Russia and Saudi Arabia took effect on Monday.
Dubai's largest airline resumes flights
Emirates, Dubai's flagship carrier, has restarted flights to nearly all of its destinations, with demand for its services staying strong.
Russia, Uzbekistan to build the largest resort in Central Asia
The project is ambitious: the resort complex is planned to be one of the largest in Central Asia, it will be built in three stages
Russian tourist flow to Uzbekistan increases by 80 percent
There has been a notable increase in the number of Russian tourists visiting Uzbekistan, with bookings rising by 80% this spring.
Russia-Saudi Arabia visa-free deal comes into force on May 11
The agreement between the governments of Russia and Saudi Arabia on the mutual abolition of visa requirements for citizens of the two countries comes into force on May 11, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Iran extends airspace closure until Eid Al-Fitr
Iranian authorities decided to extend the flight ban in the country's airspace for another week
Russian tourist flow to Gulf countries may drop by half-- ATOR
The Russian tourist traffic to Persian Gulf countries may drop by 40-50% in case of a lingering conflict in the Middle East with a low-level fighting phase and geopolitical instability in spring and further on, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) said.
Iran war may deal heavy blow to tourism industry in Turkey - report
Turkey could lose up to $25 billion in tourism revenue due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, as geopolitical tensions directly impact the travel sector, Turkish media reports.
Aeroflot evacuates nearly 8,700 Russians from UAE
Tomorrow, the airline will operate its last flight before the suspension
Turkey may lose 38bln due to Iran conflict
Turkey will lose tens of billions of dollars in export revenues and tourism dollars from the Middle East if the Iran war lasts for three months, The Ekonomim business newspaper writes.