Russia becomes Georgia's second most popular tourist destination
Georgian resident travellers made 2.8 million trips outside the country in 2024, with the majority of visits - 871,100 - made to Turkey, the Georgian National …
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Türkiye sees record tourism revenue in 2024
Türkiye hosted 52.6 million international tourists in 2024, marking a 7% rise from the previous year, as the country's booming tourism industry set a new income record of $61.1 billion, official data showed. Separate data from …
Used cable cars were installed in burnt-down Turkish hotel
The tragedy at the Kartalkaya ski resort, where a fire in a hotel took the lives of nearly 80 people, gets new details
Türkiye ski resort hotel fire death toll rises to nearly 80
The death toll from a fire that ripped through a hotel at a popular ski resort in northwestern Turkey rose to 79 people, officials …
Tourism between Russia and Iran grows by 21% in a year
In 2024, residents of Russia and Iran made 21% more mutual trips for tourist purposes compared to the previous year. Tour groups make trips without obtaining visas.
Türkiye aims to welcome 70 million tourists in 2025
The number of tourists visiting Türkiye is likely to increase by at least 5-10%, Türkiye Hoteliers’ Association (TÜROFED) President Erkan Yağcı has said. Türkiye, which hosted a record number of holidaymakers …
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 …
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.
