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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Natalia Klimenok (Russian Travel Digest) and Irina Antonova (General Manager of Russian Tour) discussed the trade tendencies during ITB China 2024, Shanghai

Irina, tell our readers about the Russian Tour, its main directions and strengths

Our company is…

Hotel Complex Izmailovo located in the east of Moscow was built for the XXII Olympic Games held in Moscow in 1980. This includes 5 authentic properties named "Alpha", "Beta", "Delta", "Gamma" and "Vega" symbolizing 5 Olympic rings. With 5,000 rooms, Izmailovo remains the 8th largest cluster in…

The leading B2B exhibition dedicated to the Chinese tourism market, starts today at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Conference Center.

This year's event, taking place from May 27 to 29, united more than 600 exhibitors from over 80 countries and regions, more than 1,000 hand-picked…

By the end of 2023, Malaysia received 110,000 tourists from Russia. The country expects to see more than 140,000 Russian travelers in 2024. This was announced by the Ambassador of Malaysia to Russia, Dato Cheong Loon Lai.

"In 2023, the number of Russian tourists visiting Malaysia increased…

A more than two-fold increase in the number of visits by Russians to the island last year and a historical record in tourist flows were ensured by a variety of direct air transportation, convenient connecting options, as well as the activity of Russian tour operators.

According to official…

Data on tourist flows for 2023 came from Thailand. The country could completely restore the volumes of Russian tourist flow lost during the pandemic and even slightly exceed them. Russia ranks fifth in terms of the number of tourists, and it is still the undisputed leader among non-Asian markets.

According…

The volume of Russian tourist flow to Indonesia in December exceeded the figures for the entire 2019. By the end of 2023, the tourist flow could reach about 155 thousand visits, exceeding pre-Covid figures by more than 20%. Sales of tours to Bali from tour operators have also increased.

By…

Tour operators have positive forecasts for 2024. Demand growth for Thailand will continue, if competitive prices from hoteliers and good transportation volumes remain at today’s level.

Fun&Sun expects double growth in the 23/24 winter season compared to the volumes of the last winter season.…

From January to September, Russian tourists made more than 60 thousand trips to India. The figure of 60 thousand trips beat the results of the entire 2022, when Russians made 50 thousand trips to India. In its turn, Indian citizens made 24 thousand trips to Russia this year. The data was reported…

Tour operators expect a noticeable increase in demand for tours to Vietnam after the launch of Aeroflot’s direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City, reports the press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry.

“The demand for Vietnam is high: both tourists and travel agents ask for it. Everyone…

In 2023, the tourist flow will be 4% higher than in 2022, but the historical record of 2021 will not be surpassed. This is the forecast of ATOR Analytical Service based on an assessment of the dynamics of tourist arrivals to the Maldives from Russia. Russia will most likely retain its first place…

Travel agents drew attention to the appearance of low prices for tours to Thailand in January. For example, tourists can fly on January 12 from Irkutsk for 9 nights to Pattaya for only $ 1 282 for two persons. Tours from Moscow have also become cheaper – up to $ 1 338.

Experts say that tourists…

Another popular winter destination has been “returned” to the Russian tourists. The tour operator Tez Tour announced the start of sales of tours to the Chinese resort island of Hainan. The tour operator offers GDS tours with direct flights from Moscow to Sanya Airport on Aeroflot flights.

Hainan…