For the first time, the Abu Dhabi Travel Awards were presented in Russia. Following the results of 2019 Coral Travel tour operator was recognized as the “Leader in the volume of sales of tours from Russia”. The main award was presented by the head of the Abu Dhabi office in Russia Eduard Grigoriev. “This…

The tour operator Russian Express has opened the sale of package tours and ground services in Oman. “Previously, we sold tours to Oman only individually, but this year we note a significant increase of the interest of Russians in holidays in Oman. The number of bookings in the company increased at…

As noted in the Ministry of Tourism, the positive dynamics of the tourist flow in Israel is connected with an expanding of flight programs from Russia. In addition to charters arranged by tour operators, the number of scheduled flights has been increased. "Starting December 1, regular air transportation…

The tourist flow from Russia to Bahrain this year has more than doubled. According to the FSB Border Service, for the first 9 months of 2019, 17 736 citizens of the Russian Federation came in Bahrain on direct flights, 86% of them with tourist purpose. In annual terms, the total volume of Russian…

Starting January 15, 2020, Pegas Touristik and Coral Travel tour operators will optimize the flight programs to Dubai from Saratov ahead of schedule, according to local travel agents. On the websites of suppliers the last available flight to Dubai from Saratov was dated January 2. 
According…

Over the nine months of the year, 12,08 million tourists visited Dubai, according to the report of the Department of Tourism and Commercial Marketing of the Emirate. India became the leader in terms of tourist flow with 1,39 million foreign visitors. 
In the summer, the increase in tourist…

On November 13, experts commented the results of a study provided by the Reed Travel Exhibitions analytical agency, according to which by 2023 Russian tourists will spend $ 1,22 billion annually in the Persian Gulf countries. It is 19% more than in 2018. 
The agency says, most actively the…

Eight years after the onset of the war in Syria, the flow of tourists into the Middle East country is beginning to recover, two Russian tour operators told. 
The companies have launched the sale of organized tours to Syria but one of them said it has so far managed to take only 50 Russian tourists…

• UAE will witness highest growth with total Russian tourism spend estimated to reach US$1.153 billion by 2023, followed by Saudi Arabia and Oman 
• New buyer forums and networking events at ATM 2020 to place spotlight on Russia’s expanding outbound tourism market 

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At the start of the winter season, tour operators positively assess the demand for tours to Israel. The sales driver is the Red Sea resort of Eilat: a number of hotels there already have a shortage of rooms for November holidays. 
According to the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, in September 2019,…

Market participants note a significant increase in bookings of Qatar for November dates and New Year holidays. Most of all tourists are interested in a quality beach vacation in this country. On average, in the autumn a tour for two persons costs from 80 thousand Rubles (1 125 Euros), for the New…

UAE price forecast: tours will become cheaper due to excess of transportation 
Travel industry experts are discussing a possible shortage of hotel rooms and at the same time, excess of transportation in the UAE destination in the coming season. Experts note that regular flights offer cheaper…

The Federal Tourism Agency stated on October 17 that the information concerning the introduction of a visa-free regime between Russia and Saudi Arabia is incorrect. 
During a state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Saudi Arabia, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Rostourism…

During a visit to Abu Dhabi on October 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin compared the UAE's income from Russian tourists with the trade between two countries. According to him, the UAE is a popular destination among Russians, last year the increase in tourist flow amounted to 23%. He also cited…

The United Arab Emirates has seen a 55% jump in the number of Russian tourists travelling to the Gulf country in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2018.  Many Europeans, including Russians, are lured to experience the UAE’s world-renowned hotels, luxurious standard of…

Azimut air company announced the start of flight program to Tel-Aviv from Rostov-on-Don. The flights are planned to be fulfilled twice a week on Thursdays and Sundays.
Earlier Rossia air company operated on this destination from Rostov-on-Don. Their flights were cancelled 28.04.2019 and there…

Russia and Saudi Arabia are discussing the possibility of mutual cancellation of visas. Experts of the Russian tourism market evaluated the prospects of growth of tourist flows between countries, existing opportunities and barriers.  During a state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Saudi…

Russian tourists travel more actively to Israel. Sales rates exceed last year’ figures by at least 15-20%.  The Ministry of Tourism of Israel notes an increase in tourist flow from Russia. In the first nine months of this year, more than 219 000 Russian tourists visited Israel, which is 4% more than…

Russian Federal Tourist Agency is ready to continue the question of visa facilitation discussion between Russia and Saudi Arabia. 14.10.2019 the governments of these two countries during the official visit of Russian president Vladimir Putin to the Kingdom have signed the memorandum about visa facilitation…

The share of Russia in the total tourist flow in the Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah reached 25%. Tour operators confirm that sales volumes of tours to Ras al-Khaimah for this winter season have increased - including due to lower hotel prices and direct charter programs. 
Over the first 8 months…