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.
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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 …
Uzbekistan to introduce free SIM cards for tourists
As part of the development of tourism, Uzbekistan plans to introduce a new service for tourists: the provision of free SIM cards. These cards could be obtained upon arrival at the airport, at the railway station or at the border crossing.
Flydubai flights from Dubai to Sochi may become year-round
Flydubai (UAE) intends to make flights on the Dubai-Sochi route year-round. This decision was explained by the high demand for tickets.
Turkish hotels become 65% more expensive for tourists over past year
Inflation in Türkiye drives up the cost of hotel accommodation, rent, and restaurant visits. Since last September, hotels prices for tourists have risen by 65%.
"Pobeda" launches direct flights between Makhachkala and Abu Dhabi
Residents of Dagestan will now be able to fly to Abu Dhabi directly from Makhachkala. Flights will be operated by Pobeda Airlines.
War hits Israel tourism industry hard
Nearly a year after the outbreak of the war, Israel has suffered a net loss of $5 billion from international tourism and a loss of $204 million from domestic tourism, the Israeli Tourism Ministry announced. According to the …
New sanatoriums, mud baths to be built in Uzbekistan
Health resorts will be opened in regions with suitable conditions
Hong Kong simplifies visa regime for Georgia
This became possible thanks to an agreement reached between the Georgian leadership and the Hong Kong authorities
World tourism almost recovered from pandemic
In 2024, international tourism flow continued to grow and almost returned to the pre-pandemic levels based on the results of the first seven months.
Russia and Uzbekistan to launch tourist trains
Moscow and Tashkent are considering possible routes for tourist trains. It became known following the visit of the Russian delegation to Uzbekistan.
Tourist flow from Russia to Antalya increases by 11%
In the first 8 months of 2024, almost 2.6 million guests from Russia arrived in Antalya for vacation. According to Turkish media, this figure is 11% higher than last year.
Over 5 mln Russians vacationed abroad in summer 2024
The main destinations were Türkiye, Abkhazia and the United Arab Emirates
Body of missing Russian traveler found in Türkiye
The search for a Russian woman who went missing in the middle of August has been completed in Türkiye
Kazakhstan may launch direct flights to U.S.
Direct flights from Kazakhstan to the U.S. are expected to be launched by the end of 2025, the Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Ministry of Transport reported. Representatives from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …
Russian tourist flow to Türkiye increased by 3%
Since the beginning of the year, over 3.5 million tourists from Russia have visited Türkiye. The tourist flow is 3% higher than last year.
