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 …
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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.
Number of foreign tourists visited Kazakhstan in 2024 announced
The number of foreign tourists who visited Kazakhstan by the end of 2024 has been announced. The country welcomed more than 11 million people, according to statistics. The country's hotel revenues have also increased.
World-famous hotel brands to come to Uzbekistan
The hotel business in Uzbekistan is developing rapidly. Hotels of major world brands are expected to open in the republic in the near future.
Agalarov's Sea Breeze Resort in Uzbekistan to cost $10 billion
A large tourist center will be built on the shore of a picturesque reservoir in Uzbekistan. Emin Agalarov is planning the project, which is estimated to cost $10 billion.
Airliners from Kuwait to fly to Tashkent more often
In the future, 2025, Uzbekistan and Kuwait will be connected by direct flights, the Head of Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Sheikh Humoud Mubarak Humoud Al-Sabah announced.
Tourist flow to Uzbekistan grows by almost 19% in 2024
Since the beginning of the year, more than 7.3 million foreign guests have visited Uzbekistan, marking an almost 19% increase in tourist flow in 2024. The main visitors come from neighboring countries.
Türkiye remains priority destination for Russians for New Year holidays
Türkiye remains one of the top destinations for Russian tourists during the New Year holidays in 2025. Russian travelers are booking hotels without any problems.
Agalarov suggests Mirziyoyev to build international tourist center in Charvak
Azerbaijani businessman Emin Agalarov along with several major investment companies expressed intention to construct the Sea Breeze Uzbekistan international tourist center on the shore of the Charvak Reservoir in Uzbekistan’s Bostandyk …
How many tourists visit Turkey in 2024?
The number of tourists arriving in Türkiye reached 5.5 million, increasing by nearly 9.3% in October from a year ago, according to the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry. From January through October, the number of …
Azimuth plane engine catches fire after landing in Antalya
An engine of a Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by an airline called Azimuth caught fire as the plane was landing in the Turkish resort city of Antalya, …
Tourist flow to Uzbekistan in 2024 may reach 10 million people
A tourism fair is taking place in Tashkent. Expectations for tourist flow to Uzbekistan were announced there - the republic will attract up to 10 million foreigners this year.
Three Turkish cities amiong top 100 brand cities of 2024
Turkish cities of Istanbul, Antalya and İzmir have been ranked among the world’s top 100 brand cities in the "City Index 2024" by Brand Finance, which assessed urban reputations through a global survey of …
Uzbekistan receives award for tourism development
Uzbekistan has been recognized as the best developing tourist destination, receiving an international award in London.
Russian tourists bring almost $3.7 million to Kazakhstan
Russian tourists spend more in Kazakhstan than other tourists. This year, Russians brought almost 44% of all income from foreign tourism to Kazakhstan.
Aeroflot’s Moscow-Tehran passenger traffic increases
Russia’s flagship air carrier Aeroflot carried about 23,000 passengers between Moscow and Tehran in the first nine months of 2024, which is a 20% …
Two tourists detained for unlawfully entering Baikonur in Kazakhstan
Two tourists were detained for entering the grounds of the Baikonur spaceport without proper authorization, Kazakhstan's Prosecutor General's …
Astana joins World Tourism Alliance
The Visit Astana brand has been accepted into the World Tourism Alliance, allowing Astana to further develop its tourism potential in the international arena.
Flights from Moscow to Casablanca become daily
The Moroccan airline has increased the frequency of flights between Moscow and Casablanca to seven per week. Daily flights have been included in the schedule since October 28.
Russian tourists die in Tashkent hotel
Russian journalist Inessa Papernaya and her companion died at the Karaman Palace hotel in Tashkent. On the evening of October 20, hotel staff attempted to deliver a package to her room but were unable to reach her by phone or after …
