Iran extends airspace closure until Eid Al-Fitr
Iranian authorities decided to extend the flight ban in the country's airspace for another week
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Russian tourist flow to Gulf countries may drop by half-- ATOR
The Russian tourist traffic to Persian Gulf countries may drop by 40-50% in case of a lingering conflict in the Middle East with a low-level fighting phase and geopolitical instability in spring and further on, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) said.
Iran war may deal heavy blow to tourism industry in Turkey - report
Turkey could lose up to $25 billion in tourism revenue due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, as geopolitical tensions directly impact the travel sector, Turkish media reports.
Aeroflot evacuates nearly 8,700 Russians from UAE
Tomorrow, the airline will operate its last flight before the suspension
Turkey may lose 38bln due to Iran conflict
Turkey will lose tens of billions of dollars in export revenues and tourism dollars from the Middle East if the Iran war lasts for three months, The Ekonomim business newspaper writes.
1,000 Azerbaijani citizens request evacuation from Iran
490 are ready to leave the UAE, 220 - Saudi Arabia, 200 - Qatar, 23 - Bahrain, and 26 - Kuwait
Russian Foreign Ministry urges Russians to refrain from traveling to Persian Gulf
It is dangerous to stay there until the situation in the region stabilizes
Russia urges citizens to leave Iran via Azerbaijan and Armenia
The Russian Foreign Ministry has called on Russian citizens currently in Iran to leave the country as soon as possible, specifying the available exit routes.
Antalya expects 145,000 Russian tourists per week this summer
The tourist flow from Russia to Antalya this summer may increase by 3%, with the airport expected to welcome approximately 145,000 Russian guests weekly.
Oman Air to launch Muscat-Tashkent flights on first day of summer
Oman Air will launch direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent starting in June 2026.
World tallest building to be constructed in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian authorities intend to construct a building that will become the tallest in the world, surpassing the current record-holder the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai.
Türkiye’s holiday destination marks another record year
Türkiye’s leading holiday destination Antalya ended 2025 with a new visitor record, welcoming a total of 17.12 million tourists, according to Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy.
Azerbaijan and China discuss development of tourism ties
An Azerbaijani delegation led by chairman of the State Agency for Tourism Fuad Naghiyev visited China as part of the CITM 2025 (China International Travel Mart) international tourism exhibition.
Russians travel to Turkey more often in 2025
Turkey ranks first in terms of demand among Russian tourists this year, Vice President of the Russian Union of Travel Industry Dmitry Gorin said.
Russia-Jordan visa-free travel agreement comes into force
Nationals of Russia and Jordan will be able to travel to both countries without visas for up to 30 days starting December 13, with a respective agreement having entered into force.
Azerbaijan inaugurates official tourism office in Türkiye
The Azerbaijan Tourism Bureau officially inaugurated its office in Istanbul, Türkiye, the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan said.
Armenia and Iran discuss tourism development
Officials from Yerevan and Tehran have held talks on enhancing tourism cooperation. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan noted a significant rise in the number of Iranian tourists visiting Armenia.
Turkish rescuers pulled vehicles with Russian tourists from sea
No casualties are reported
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.
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.
