Kazakhstan cancels tourist tax for foreigners
Foreign tourists in Kazakhstan have stopped paying a special tourist fee. The fee was collected from tourists last year.
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Antalya airports receive record number of tourists
Antalya airports received a record number of tourists from December 23 to 30 this year. During this period, 121,139 tourists arrived in Antalya, which is one of the most important tourist centers in the Mediterranean. Overall, …
How many Russians go on vacation in Turkey in 2023?
The tourist flow from Russia to Turkey will total at least 6.3 mln people in 2023, which is still 10% lower than the pre-pandemic results, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) reported. "According to the …
Türkiye in winter: where do Russians go?
Türkiye remains a popular destination among Russian tourists not only in summer, but also in winter. Russians will celebrate the New Year in Antalya, Istanbul and Turkish ski resorts.
Russians buy tours to Türkiye for summer 2024
Tours to Türkiye for next summer are already being actively booked in Russia. Today, sales are three times higher than last year.
Turkey may revise all-inclusive model for hotels
Representatives of the Turkish tourism industry propose to revise the all-inclusive model for hotels, under which the tourist will choose what food and drinks he pays for, head of the Union of Mediterranean Touristic Hoteliers and Operators …
Share of tourists from Middle East growing in Russia
The share of tourists from the Middle East planning to visit Russia in winter surged to almost 40% over the year, according to the research by the online hotel …
Russian tourist flow to Türkiye exceeds 5.8 million people
This year, Russia ranked first in terms of the tourist flow to Türkiye. Over 10 months, almost 5.84 million Russian tourists visited the country.
Tours to Egypt become popular amid falling prices
Egypt is the main holiday destination, which Russians choose at the end of November. Now a holiday in Egypt costs 20% less than at the beginning of November.
Russia, Türkiye set tourism record
Russian tourists continue to choose Türkiye as their main destination for foreign holidays
Charters increased demand for tours to Istanbul
In 2023, Russians are actively buying tours to Istanbul. Demand for such holidays has increased several times over the year.
Uzbekistan becomes best country for tourism in 2024
Uzbekistan has won the competition for the title of best tourist destination for 2024. International experts from Lonely Planet chose Uzbekistan from a dozen countries around the world.
Gold in fog and sunset at sea: most beautiful photos of October
October is over, and autumn is coming into its own everywhere: in Moscow, Antalya, Karelia and Barnaul. Nature pleases with leaf fall, fog and bright sunsets. We present the best photos of October.
Thailand extends visa-free stay for Russians to 90 days
The government of Thailand has extended the period of visa-free stay for Russian nationals from 30 to 90 days as a temporary measure effective from November …
All Russians on package tours returned from Israel
All Russians vacationing in Israel on package tours came back to Russia on October 15, Vice President of the …
Azerbaijan launches construction of 5* hotel in Issyk-Kul
Azerbaijan has launched the construction of a five-star hotel at Issyk-Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan, Presidential Affairs Manager of Kyrgyzstan Kanybek Tumanbaev said. He emphasized that Kyrgyzstan has experienced a notable increase in …
All remaining Russian tourists to return from Israel by October 15
All remaining Russian citizens currently in Israel on organized tours will return to Russia by October 15, Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) Executive Director Maya Lomidze said. "According to preliminary …
Qatar becomes visa-free for citizens of Uzbekistan
Citizens of Uzbekistan got the opportunity to visit Qatar without a visa. Now only a passport and a return ticket will be required to cross the border.
Loud barkers to be punished in Antalya
The Antalya authorities have launched a fight against overly active barkers
Planes from Tehran to fly to Caucasus
The head of the Iranian delegation of visa-free tourists, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Air Transport and Tourist Agencies Rafii Hormatollah proposed to open direct flights to connect Iran and the North Caucasus.
