Azerbaijan abolishes visa regime with Morocco
Azerbaijani citizens will now be able to visit Morocco visa-free. The draft law "On the approval of the Agreement between the Azerbaijani …
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Observation deck and comfortable beach to appear near Pavlodar
Near Pavlodar, it has been decided to improve the beach area on Lake Sabyndykol. It is planned to equip the beach with showers and changing rooms, install umbrellas and sun loungers, and open an observation deck.
ATOR speaks on price sensation in Turkish hotels
This year, interest in summer holidays in Türkiye has fallen. As a result, hotels had to reduce prices for July-August to attract more tourists. ATOR emphasized that for Russians the situation may go unnoticed due to the high dollar exchange rate.
Bird prevents plane from Antalya to reach Sochi
Today, a group of Russians vacationing in Antalya were unable to get to Sochi due to a bird hitting one of the airliner engines
Charter flights launched between Sochi and Tehran
Sochi received the first flight from Iran today. Charters were launched by tour operators of the two countries, anticipating demand for tours both in the direction of Sochi and in the direction of Tehran.
Iran expects record number of Russian tourists in 2024
The number of Russian tourists visiting Iran is projected to surpass 50,000 in 2024, according to Moslem Shojaei, who presides over the Office for Foreign Tourism Marketing and Development at the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and …
Korean electric trains to run from Tashkent to Khiva
Uzbekistan Railway Roads signed a contract with Hyundai Rotem for the purchase of electric trains during the visit of the South Korean President to Uzbekistan. Contract for delivery of Hyundai Rotem electric trains to Uzbekistan is …
Russia works on visa-free regime with 6 more countries
Russia is preparing intergovernmental agreements on visa-free travel with six more countries, Russian Economy Minister Maxim …
Oman expects Russian tourists' arrival to increase by 300% this year
The number of Russian tourists visiting Oman jumped 300% year on year in 2023, Oman's Undersecretary of Tourism at the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism Azzan Al Busaidi said. According to him, Russian tourists reached …
Turkey among world's top tourism earners
Türkiye was one of the world’s top 10 tourism earners in 2023, according to a report published by the U.N. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The U.S. was the top earner with $176 billion in 2023. Destinations …
Iran foreign visitor numbers keep increasing
Iran welcomed nearly 1.4 million foreign tourists in the first three months of 2024, marking a 60% increase compared to the same period last year, the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reported. In the first quarter of 2024, …
Over 5 mln tourists visit Istanbul this year
Istanbul welcomed a record 5.24 million tourists in the first four months of the year, according the Istanbul Culture and Tourism Ministry. The number of foreign visitors to Istanbul from January through April surged 9.94% compared …
Russian tourists lead foreign arrivals in Antalya
The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Turkey in the January-May period increased by 16.3% from a year ago, the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry said.
Air tickets to EAEU countries may become cheaper
Kyrgyzstan proposes to reduce prices for air tickets for transportation within the EAEU. Affordable air tickets for flights between the EAEU countries will increase mutual tourist flow and economic ties.
Mirziyoyev instructs to open water parks and swimming pools in Uzbekistan
New places for tourists who love swimming will soon appear in Uzbekistan. The country's authorities intend to create water parks and adapt lakes for tourism purposes.
Night Museum projects in Pamukkale and Ephesus launched
Türkiye's Pamukkale and Ephesus offer a unique experience for guests with its night museum. The ancient city of Ephesus in İzmir’s Selçuk district would now remain open to …
Nearly 6 mln foreign tourists visited Iran in year
Tourism arrivals in Iran rose by 41% in 2023, allowing the country to ascend in the global ranking of top destinations, according to the UN Tourism Agency …
Residents of Georgia to be able to visit China without visas
The Chinese authorities have introduced a visa-free regime for Georgian citizens to visit the country - now to travel to the Celestial Empire, residents of the country only need to have a valid foreign passport.
Türkiye retains 3rd place globally for Blue Flag beaches
Türkiye has retained its third-place ranking for Blue Flag beaches this year, with 567 of its beaches listed in this category, Turkish Culture and Tourism …
Galata Tower reopens to visitors in Istanbul
Istanbul's Galata Tower has completed its restoration and will welcome visitors on May 25. The Turkish General Directorate of …
