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.

https://russtd.com/fyodor-konyukhov-rowed-across-the-south-atlantic-for-the-first-time-in-history.html

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan introduces security system for tourists
At a recent extended meeting of the Government, the head of state emphasized the strategic importance of developing tourism and creating favorable conditions for foreign guests.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues to ensure the safety of arriving tourists. Now every foreigner, upon entering the country, including passing through…
https://russtd.com/the-ministry-of-internal-affairs-of-kazakhstan-introduces-security-system-for-tourists.html

The Maldives want to develop different types of tourism
The authorities of the Maldives want to abandon the image of a destination suitable only for expensive beach tourism and offer guests new types of tourism on the archipelago.

As Dmitry Smirnov, a representative of the Maldives Tourism Office in Russia said, the archipelago also wants to promote cultural, sports, health and gastronomic tourism,…
https://russtd.com/the-maldives-want-to-develop-different-types-of-tourism.html

Almost 2 million Russians visited the UAE in 2024
Almost 2 million Russian tourists visited the United Arab Emirates in 2024, in turn, more than 67 thousand tourists from the UAE visited Russia. This is stated in the message of the secretariat of the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov following a meeting with the President of the UAE Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
https://russtd.com/almost-2-million-russians-visited-the-uae-in-2024.html

The tourists flow from African countries to Russia has grown by almost 60% over the past two years
This was reported by Yulia Maksutova, Deputy Director General of the Center for Strategic Research (CSR).

For many African countries, tourism is a rapidly growing sector of the economy. At the same time, there is a demand among African tourists for travel around Russia, especially for educational and medical tourism.

https://russtd.com/the-tourists-flow-from-african-countries-to-russia-has-grown-by-almost-60-over-the-past-two-years.html

Russia and the United States are planning to restore direct flights between the two countries
Bilateral consultations between Russia and the United States were held in Istanbul yesterday, represented by Alexander Darchiev, Director of the North America Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, and Sonata Coulter, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, on the normalization of the functioning of diplomatic missions of both countries, following…
https://russtd.com/russia-and-the-united-states-are-planning-to-restore-direct-flights-between-the-two-countries.html

Uzbekistan is recognized as the «Best new participant» at the New York Travel and Adventure Show 2025 in the USA
The delegation of Uzbekistan, headed by Deputy Chairman of the Tourism Committee Sardor Niyazov, took part for the first time in the New York Travel and Adventure Show 2025, which was held in New York on January 25-26.

Being the only participant from the CIS countries, the delegation organized a number of events aimed at increasing the…
https://russtd.com/uzbekistan-is-recognized-as-the-%C2%ABbest-new-participant%C2%BB-at-the-new-york-travel-and-adventure-show-2025-in-the-usa.html

Turkmenistan: growing demand among Russian tourists
Turkmenistan is one of the most closed countries in the world, and one of the most mysterious. In ancient times, the routes of the Great Silk Road ran here, powerful kingdoms arose and declined.

Russian tour operators note the demand growth to Turkmenistan in 2025, although this country remains a non-mass and niche destination, attracting…
https://russtd.com/turkmenistan-growing-demand-among-russian-tourists.html

A National standard for sustainable tourism will be developed in Russia
The financial development institution DOM.RF is working on this project together with the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI) with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development.

The criteria of the standard will focus on environmental, social and economic aspects, and it will become a tool for evaluating the “green” facilities…
https://russtd.com/a-national-standard-for-sustainable-tourism-will-be-developed-in-russia.html

Azerbaijan hosts Eurasian Mountain Tourism Forum
The Eurasian Mountain Tourism Forum was held in the Shahdag mountain resort in Azerbaijan from March 4-6.

The Eurasian Alliance of Mountain Resorts was created in 2023. This public organization unites six leading mountain resorts in Eurasia - Russia's Rosa Khutor, Amirsoy from Uzbekistan, Shahdag from Azerbaijan, Shymbulak and Oy Karagay…
https://russtd.com/azerbaijan-hosts-eurasian-mountain-tourism-forum.html

All restrictions on the sale of tours to Abkhazia have been lifted
Taking into account the stabilization of the situation in Abkhazia, March 14, the Russian Foreign Ministry cancelled the recommendations to refrain from traveling to the republic, which had been in effect since mid-November 2024.

According to Vice President of ATOR, General Director of the tour operator Dolphin Sergey Romashkin, the demand…
https://russtd.com/all-restrictions-on-the-sale-of-tours-to-abkhazia-have-been-lifted.html

Kyrgyzstan presents tourism potential at roadshow in Zurich
The event is organized by the Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Switzerland in cooperation with the Kyrgyz Association of Tourism Organizations and with the support of international partners, including the German Society for International Cooperation and the European Union.

The roadshow was attended by Swiss travel agencies interested in organizing…
https://russtd.com/kyrgyzstan-presents-tourism-potential-at-roadshow-in-zurich.html

Health & Wellness tourism: myths and reality
Despite established stereotypes about stagnation, health and wellness tourism in Russia is actively developing, offering new formats.

The traditional core of the industry – spa treatment and rehabilitation – is now complemented by a variety of new products that not only expand the audience, but also involve people in a healthy lifestyle.
https://russtd.com/health-and-wellness-tourism-myths-and-reality.html

Turkey expects 7 million tourists from Russia this year
This was announced at the annual workshop of the tour operator Anex by the Turkish Ambassador to Russia, Mr. Tanju Bilgic. He also spoke about new perspective resorts in Turkey.

«We have very positive forecasts for the season, based on successful early booking», - noted Mr. Bilgic.
https://russtd.com/turkey-expects-7-million-tourists-from-russia-this-year.html

Karnataka Tourism greeted travel professionals in St. Petersburg
March 21 Karnataka Tourism presented its tourism potential to more than 50 travel agencies from St. Petersburg.

Ms. Salma Fahim IAS, Secretary of Tourism Government of Karnataka warmly welcomed tourism industry professionals...

https://russtd.com/karnataka-tourism-greeted-travel-professionals-in-st.-petersburg.html

Thailand after the March 28 earthquake: overview of the situation
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued an official summary of the situation in Bangkok following the March 28 earthquake northwest of Chiang Mai province.

As early as 7 p.m. on March 28, the situation in Bangkok was declared as safe, and everyone was allowed to return to their homes and hotels. No state of emergency has been…
https://russtd.com/thailand-after-the-march-28-earthquake-overview-of-the-situation.html

Next destination is Georgia
Georgian Airways announced direct flights from Tbilisi to Ekaterinburg in summer 2025. Tamaz Gaiashvili, the head of the holding company underlines that flagship carrier, based at the Tbilisi airport, operates flights from Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi to Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and Novosibirsk. The exact schedule of flights from Tbilisi to Ekaterinburg…
https://russtd.com/next-destination-is-georgia.html

Moldova will adopt Greece's experience in tourism
In Athens Moldovan Minister of Culture Sergiu Prodan met with Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefaloyanni, with whom he discussed the possibility of cooperation and exchange of experience between the departments of the two countries.

"Greece is a successful example of developing its tourism heritage, this exchange of experience is important…
https://russtd.com/moldova-will-adopt-greeces-experience-in-tourism.html