Bathyscaphe sinks in Hurghada, Egypt, killing Russian tourists
Russian tourists became victims of an accident involving a tourist bathyscaphe that occurred this morning at the popular Egyptian resort of Hurghada.
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Russia's tourist traffic to Turkey declines in winter - ATOR
The tourist traffic from Russia to Turkey dropped by 13% during the last winter compared with the same period in the previous year to 577,000 visits, the …
Turkish Ambassador refutes information on cancellation of "all-inclusive"
The all-inclusive format will not disappear in Türkiye. Although the topic of its cancellation is regularly raised in the Turkish media, these conversations have had no real consequences so far, Ambassador Tanju Bilgiç stated.
Turkey expects tourist flow from Russia to reach 7 mln in 2025
Turkey expects to be visited by around 7 million Russian tourists by the end of 2025, which would correspond to Russia's tourist flow before the Covid-19 pandemic, Turkish Ambassador in Moscow Tanju Bilgic said. …
Ural Airlines to operate Sochi and Krasnoyarsk flights to Uzbekistan
The Uzbekistan Aviation Agency has granted Ural Airlines, a Russian carrier, approval to operate regular flights on new routes, the agency said. The airline will now fly on Sochi-Samarkand-Sochi, Sochi-Namangan-Sochi, as well as …
Kazakh tourists don't need visa to visit Oman and Montenegro in 2025
Montenegro and Oman extended the visa-free regime for citizens of Kazakhstan until December 31, 2025, the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
Armenia, Georgia and Kazakhstan among top ten budget-friendly travel destinations
Three post-Soviet republics have ranked among the world's top ten most budget-friendly holiday destinations, with experts calculating the average daily travel expenses.
AZAL flights to be launched from Baku to Adana and Mersin
Azerbaijan’s national carrier AZAL will launch direct flights from Baku to Çukurova International Airport, located between Adana and Mersin, …
Türkiye and Uzbekistan to attract million tourists to each country
Ankara and Tashkent plan to boost the tourism industry, having agreed on joint cultural projects and investment initiatives.
Philippines shark attack: 2 Russian tourists killed
Two Russian tourists died when they were swept away by strong undercurrents while scuba diving in waters south of Manila, with one believed to have drowned and the other attacked by sharks, a Philippine coast guard official said. Two …
New tourist center to be built near Mangistau
A tourist center will be built in the Mangistau region of Kazakhstan near the Bozzhyra tract in the west of the country, not far from Zhanaozen. It is expected to begin operations by the end of 2026 and will receive up to 40,000 tourists per year.
Kazakhstan to create amusement park worth 4 bln tenge
The park will become an important point of attraction for tourists in the region
Russia becomes Georgia's second most popular tourist destination
Georgian resident travellers made 2.8 million trips outside the country in 2024, with the majority of visits - 871,100 - made to Turkey, the Georgian National …
Türkiye sees record tourism revenue in 2024
Türkiye hosted 52.6 million international tourists in 2024, marking a 7% rise from the previous year, as the country's booming tourism industry set a new income record of $61.1 billion, official data showed. Separate data from …
Used cable cars were installed in burnt-down Turkish hotel
The tragedy at the Kartalkaya ski resort, where a fire in a hotel took the lives of nearly 80 people, gets new details
Türkiye ski resort hotel fire death toll rises to nearly 80
The death toll from a fire that ripped through a hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey rose to 79 people, officials …
Tourism between Russia and Iran grows by 21% in a year
In 2024, residents of Russia and Iran made 21% more mutual trips for tourist purposes compared to the previous year. Tour groups make trips without obtaining visas.
Türkiye aims to welcome 70 million tourists in 2025
The number of tourists visiting Türkiye is likely to increase by at least 5-10%, Türkiye Hoteliers’ Association (TÜROFED) President Erkan Yağcı has said. Türkiye, which hosted a record number of holidaymakers …
Tourists snubbing Turkey in favour of Georgia
Turkey has long been a popular summer holiday destination for Russian and British tourists, but some are now turning their attention to a nearby neighbour …
Türkiye bans tourist accommodation in cramped rooms
Under the new regulation, travelers in Türkiye cannot be accommodated in cramped rooms in 4- and 5-star hotels. They are also prohibited from being accommodated in basements and rooms without windows.
