Ecological tourism as a health-saving technology: National goals of Russia
Ecological tourism - a safe, comfortable and affordable type of recreation - is a unique management solution that ensures sustainable development of specially protected natural areas, provides workplaces and preserves natural resources, promotes environmental education and public awareness, preservation and promotion of natural and socio-cultural…
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Hotel and Congress Center Vega (Moscow) at ITB China: Supply, Demand and Special Requests
Hotel Complex Izmailovo located in the west of Moscow was built for the XXII Olympic Games held in Moscow in 1980. This includes 5 authentic buildings named "Alpha", "Beta", "Delta", "Gamma" and "Vega" symbolizing 5 Olympic rings. With 5,000 rooms, Izmailovo remains the 8th largest hotel in Europe. After the USSR collapse in 1991 the complex…
https://russtd.com/hotel-and-congress-center-vega-(moscow)-at-itb-china-supply,-demand-and-special-requests.html

Irina Antonova: Russian and Chinese tourists have much in common
Natalia Klimenok (Russian Travel Digest) and Irina Antonova (General Manager of Russian Tour) discussed the trade tendencies during ITB China 2024, Shanghai
https://russtd.com/irina-antonova-russian-and-chinese-tourists-have-much-in-common.html

TOP travel European destinations, the Russians go on summer vacations 2024
Despite the sanctions, difficulties in obtaining visas and the lack of direct flights, Russian tourists do not refuse to travel to Europe in the summer season of 2024.

The Association of Tour Operators of Russia interviewed its members to find out the demand for European beach and sightseeing tours. According to tour operators,…
https://russtd.com/top-travel-european-destinations,-the-russians-go-on-summer-vacations-2024.html

The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has proposed introduction of multiple-entry visas for foreign tourists
The Ministry of Economic Development has proposed to introduce multiple-entry visas for foreign tourists. In addition, according to the department, for individual countries it is necessary to introduce the possibility of issuing visas upon arrival in Russia

As Deputy Head of the Ministry of Economic Development Dmitry Vakhrukov said, a…
https://russtd.com/the-ministry-of-economic-development-of-russia-has-proposed-introduction-of-multiple-entry-visas-for-foreign-tourists.html

President Putin signed a law on the obligation of parliamentarians to coordinate travel abroad
Vladimir Putin signed a law on the obligation of State Duma deputies and senators to coordinate any travel abroad.

The document is supplemented by the norm that parliamentarians "are obliged to coordinate travel outside the territory of the Russian Federation, with the exception of business trips." If a deputy or senator leaves…
https://russtd.com/president-putin-signed-a-law-on-the-obligation-of-parliamentarians-to-coordinate-travel-abroad.html

The Days of Culture of the United Arab Emirates were held in Moscow June 28 to July 2
The Days of Culture of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were held in the center of the capital on Manezhnaya Square. Despite the summer heat, the weekend event attracted a huge number of Muscovites and guests of the city.

The visitors appreciated the Arab treats — from Emirati coffee with dates to lukaymat, one of the most popular Arab delicacies,…
https://russtd.com/the-days-of-culture-of-the-united-arab-emirates-were-held-in-moscow-june-28-to-july-2.html

There are more countries and destinations with direct flights from Russia this summer comparing with the summer 2023.
Yandex Travel users have already visited more than 100 countries since the beginning of the year. The demand is growing for trips to Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The service's analysts studied tourism trends upon the request of Forbes and compared the results of the first half of 2024 with the same period last year.

https://russtd.com/there-are-more-countries-and-destinations-with-direct-flights-from-russia-this-summer-comparing-with-the-summer-2023.html

Opening of the International Cooperation Center with the UAE in the field of education
Vladimir Putin and President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took part in the opening of the International Cooperation Center with the UAE in the Field of education at the Primakov Gymnasium in the Moscow region.
https://russtd.com/opening-of-the-international-cooperation-center-with-the-uae-in-the-field-of-education.html

Sanatorium and resort treatment in Russia: history and modern times
The trend for mineral water treatments was introduced by the Russian Tsar Peter I, who discovered its healing properties during his treatment in Carlsbad (now Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic) in 1711. This event was even marked by the installation of a small monument - a bust of Peter I adorns one of the Karlovy Vary hills - Peter's Peak. Since then,…
https://russtd.com/sanatorium-and-resort-treatment-in-russia-history-and-modern-times.html

Republic of Zambia presented its travel potential to travel agents and tour operators of Russia
Over 20 travel professionals were invited to the embassy of Republic of Zambia. The event run in a very friendly atmosphere and exited the participants. Many of them stated that Zambia as a travel destination had been an unknown to them and welcomed the promotional activities of Zambia. Detailed presentation and examination of Zambian cuisine impressed…
https://russtd.com/republic-of-zambia-presented-its-travel-potential-to-travel-agents-and-tour-operators-of-russia.html

Instructions for crossing the Mexican border will be issued for tourists from Russia
In early December 2024, Russian tour operators announced increased number of entrance refusals. Travelers with paid tours, confirmed bookings and return tickets into the country. An appeal to the country ambassador in this regard was sent by 14 tour operators, including Art Tour, Russian Express, Caribbean Club, ITM group, Intourist, ICS Travel Group,…
https://russtd.com/instructions-for-crossing-the-mexican-border-will-be-issued-for-tourists-from-russia.html

Environmentalists and tour operators have assessed the risks of disrupting the tourist season in the Krasnodar Region
The fuel oil spill in the Kerch Strait occurred December 15, 2024, when the hulls of two Russian oil tankers broke apart as a result of a storm.
According to the Russian Ministry of Transport, about 2.4 thousand tons of oil products got into the sea. The Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Region suffered the most from the pollution. Groups from…
https://russtd.com/environmentalists-and-tour-operators-have-assessed-the-risks-of-disrupting-the-tourist-season-in-the-krasnodar-region.html

Russian tourists will be able to buy package tours to Greece this summer
In summer 2025 Russians will be able to travel to the resorts of Crete with only one convenient connection. Package tours to this destination were launched by the tour operator Fun & Sun. They are planned from Moscow (Domodedovo airport) from the end of May to mid-October 2025 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. During this period the tour operator blocks…
https://russtd.com/russian-tourists-will-be-able-buy-package-tours-to-greece-this-summer.html

ATOR: The closure of more than 250 hotels in Turkey will not affect Russians' summer vacations
Over 250 hotels will be closed after the tragedy at the Kartalkaya ski resort. The fire that occurred at the Grand Kartal Hotel on January 21 took lives of 78 people.

The closure of Turkish hotels, not meeting the safety requirements, will not affect Russian tourists, who choose Turkey as a summer vacation destination. This was reported…
https://russtd.com/ator-the-closure-of-more-than-250-hotels-in-turkey-will-not-affect-russians-summer-vacations.html

The BBC included Uzbekistan in the list of the best tourist destinations in 2025
According to the global media portal "BBC Travel", Uzbekistan is included in the list of 25 best travel destinations in 2025.

It is noted that tourism is becoming an important part of Uzbekistan's strategy to preserve its unique traditions and cultural heritage. The country is actively developing its infrastructure: new hotels, high-speed…
https://russtd.com/the-bbc-included-uzbekistan-in-the-list-of-the-best-tourist-destinations-in-2025.html

The results of the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan in China have been summed up: the flow of visitors from China has increased by almost 50%
In December 2024 the official closing ceremony of the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan in China took place in Almaty. This large-scale event brought together more than 300 representatives of the tourism industry of the two countries.

"This year was marked by a significant expansion of cooperation between Kazakhstan and China in the field of…
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ATOR estimated the flow of Russians to Europe in 2024
According to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) the number of trips from Russia to Europe amounted to 1.4 million, including connecting flights to third countries, mainly via Turkey. In comparison with 2019, the number of visits to EU countries has decreased by 10 times, when Russians visited EU countries 14.37 million times by plane…
https://russtd.com/ator-estimated-the-flow-of-russians-to-europe-in-2024.html

ATOR: Russia will promote the Arctic tourism potential among foreigners
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) in cooperation with the Polar Travel Club plan to promote the tourism potential of the Arctic regions of the Russian Federation in foreign markets as part of the Year of Arctic Tourism project. This was announced by ATOR Executive Director Maya Lomidze at a TASS press conference.
https://russtd.com/ator-russia-will-promote-the-arctic-tourism-potential-among-foreigners.html

New Tourism Stars: Candidates for UNESCO List in 2025
The 47th session of the UNESCO Committee will be held in July 2025, where new sites will be selected for the World Heritage List.

Every year, a variety of countries try to get on the UNESCO cultural heritage list. 26 objects became the «stars» of 2024, including those from Russia (Kenozersky National Park in the Arkhangelsk region), Thailand…
https://russtd.com/new-tourism-stars-candidates-for-unesco-list-in-2025.html

Fyodor Konyukhov rowed across the South Atlantic for the first time in history
On December 1, 2024 Russian traveler Fedor Konyukhov left the port of the Argentine city of Ushuaia on the row boat "Akros". In just 68 days, Fedor was able to sail alone along one of the most dangerous routes of the world's oceans, cross the South Atlantic and approach the prime meridian.

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