Great Pyramid of Giza to become 66% more expensive
In Egypt, prices for visiting the famous pyramids will rise from 2025. The ticket price for the Great Pyramid of Giza will increase by 66%.
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Algeria begging for Russian tourists
Algeria, a North African country, has embarked on a significant campaign to attract millions more tourists, including Russians, to its shores. According to Euronews, the …
Two Russian tourists killed in Phuket landslide
A landslide in Phuket, Thailand, has killed two Russians. There are also six more people on the list of the dead.
Istanbul welcomes over 8.5M tourists this year
The bustling Turkish metropolis of Istanbul attracted over 8.5 million foreign visitors in the first half of the year, up nearly 8% compared to the same …
Pakistan becomes more accessible for Russian tourists
The Pakistani authorities have decided to simplify the visa regime for a large number of foreign travelers. Russian tourists are also among them.
Dubai Airport starts accepting rubles
However, the dirham exchange rate will be approximately 1.5 times higher than the official one
Number of Chinese tourists in Russia may approach pre-pandemic levels by end of 2024
The flow of tourists from China to Russia began to grow after the abolition of the visa regime with China exactly one year ago. During this time, about a million Chinese travelers visited Russian cities. By the end of the year, their number may approach pre-pandemic levels.
Number of foreign tourists in Russian hotels up 1.4 times
The tourist flow of foreigners to Russia gained 42.4% year on year to 1.8 mln in the first half of 2024, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development's press service said. "The number of foreign tourists …
Russia ranks 45th in passport rating
In the world ranking of passports, Russia has reached 45th position. The same place takes Türkiye. Russian passport holders can travel to 116 countries without a visa.
Most dangerous countries for Russian tourists announced
Insurers spoke about the countries where tourists are most likely to seek medical help this year. According to them, Thailand is considered the most dangerous country.
Czech Republic to ban entry to Russians with five-year passports
The Czech Republic will close itself off from Russian citizens who have "old" type foreign passports. Entry into a European country will be possible only with biometric documents.
Tourists from Kazakhstan cause forest fire on Greek island - report
Greek authorities arrested 13 yacht crew members and passengers yesterday after fireworks launched from the vessel allegedly sparked a forest fire on the Greek island of Hydra. Firefighters got the blaze, which burned part of the …
Death toll rising in Greece as heat waves sweep
Greece is counting the cost of an early heatwave that has taken the lives of several tourists in a preview of the extreme weather it is likely to face this summer. An urgent warning has been issued to anyone …
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 …
Moscow to host BRICS tourism forum in June
Moscow will host the first BRICS tourism forum on June 20-21, Moscow Deputy Mayor Natalia Sergunina said. "The first BRICS tourism …
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 …
Norway closes border to Russian tourists
From May 29, citizens of the Russian Federation will be able to enter Norway only with a work or study visa. Transit trips and tourism will be prohibited. Russians will still be able to enter Norway with a residence permit and to visit close relatives.
When will be Airport in Abkhazia put into operation?
The progress of construction of the airport in Sukhum was checked by the President of Abkhazia
