ATOR expects significant increase in tourism from Saudi Arabia due to visa waiver
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) is expecting a significant increase in mutual tourism between Russia and Saudi Arabia after the visa waiver.
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Russia maintains leading position in tourist flow to Turkey
Nearly 6.4 million Russian tourists have visited Turkey since the start of the year, confirming Russia's leading position in the tourist flow to the country.
Uzbekistan to launch unified digital platform for tourists
Uzbekistan is developing a comprehensive mobile application for international visitors, featuring SIM card registration, transportation ticketing, and museum access capabilities.
World’s tallest hotel opens in Dubai
Dubai continues to push architectural boundaries with the launch of Ciel Dubai Marina - the world’s tallest hotel.
Russia expects tourist flow growth to Turkey in 2025
Russia expects incremental growth in the tourist flow of its citizens to Turkey as of the end of 2025, Charge d’Affaires ad interim of Russia to Turkey Alexey Ivanov said on the sidelines of the 16th Asian Conference of the Valdai international discussion club held in Istanbul.
Russia sees 12% growth in Turkish tourist arrivals
Tourist traffic from Türkiye to Russia increased by 12% year-on-year during the July-September period.
Russian tour operators not selling tours to Afghanistan, ATOR says
Tourism to Afghanistan is unavailable from Russian tour operators
Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan continue construction of five-star hotel project on Lake Issyk-Kul
Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan continue construction of a new five-star hotel on Lake Issyk-Kul, scheduled to open in mid-2026.
Russians lead tourist flow to Antalya
Over 3 mln Russian citizens visited the Turkish province from January to September 2025
September becomes most popular month for Russian tourists in Turkey
Russian tourists were the largest group of visitors to Antalya in September. Tourist arrivals from Russia to Turkey increased by nearly 6.5% in the first month of autumn.
Samarkand raisins officially registered
The name "Samarkand Raisins" has been registered as a protected geographical indication in Uzbekistan, with regional authorities receiving official certification.
China to match Turkey in popularity after visa abolition for Russians
China will become as popular as Turkey and Thailand after visa-free entry is introduced for Russians, the press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) said, citing the ITM Group tour operator.
China to introduce visa-free travel for Russians in two weeks
A visa-free policy would be available for Russian tourists visiting China this month, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.
Turkey suggests canceling all-you-can-eat format at hotels
Turkish authorities are discussing an option of replacing the traditional all-you-can-eat format in hotels and restaurants as part of combating food waste, the Sabah newspaper says.
Sea Breeze resort to be build in Uzbekistan
The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has approved a resolution on the implementation of an investment project for the construction of the Sea Breeze Uzbekistan resort on the shore of the Charvak Reservoir, created with the participation of the Azerbaijani company Agalarov Development.
Kazakhstan ready to change entry rules for Turkish citizens
The Government of Kazakhstan has amended the rules for the entry and stay of immigrants from Türkiye.
Media tour to Turkish cities organized by Azerbaijan Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines has organized a media tour to Mersin and Adana. Participants will have a training course on tourism journalism.
Ankara crowned tourism capital of Turkic World for 2026
Türkiye's capital city of Ankara has been chosen as the "Tourism Capital of the Turkic World" for 2026, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said.
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.
North Korea opening new tourist site
North Korea next week will open a signature coastal tourist site that it says will usher in a new era in its tourism industry.
