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Articles with tag "Tourism"
island resort
Russian Tourists Flock to Thailand – Bloomberg
The number of Russian visitors to Thailand has skyrocketed by more than 1,000% this year.
In depth
Crimea’s Tourism Industry Faces Another Lost Summer as War Rages On
Putin promised prosperity and security when he annexed Crimea in 2014. Now his war on Ukraine could be a fatal blow for the region’s tourism sector.
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out of isolation
Russians' Foreign Travel Picks Up Despite Wartime Hurdles
Turkey, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates were among the destinations with the highest increases in visits.
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inbound traffic
Travel to Russia Picks Up in 2023 as EU Citizens Make Reluctant Return
The FSB recorded a 17% increase in January-March 2023 visits to Russia compared with the same time last year.
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growing interest
Russian Tourists Set Sights on Europe Despite Flight, Visa Limits
Russia’s leading independent travel management company has seen a 30-40% increase in EU visa requests compared to April 2022.
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empty hotels
Tourism to Russia Plummets to 4% of Pre-Pandemic Levels Amid Ukraine War
Foreign tourism to Russia fell below 4% of its pre-pandemic levels in 2022 as the country faced international condemnation over its invasion of Ukraine...
market collapse
Organized Tourism to Russia Drops by 90% in 2022 – Kommersant
The number of foreigners visiting Russia as part of an organized tour plummeted by more than 90% during 2022 as the country’s international isolation...
Sign of the times
Putin Abolishes Russia's Federal Tourism Agency
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree abolishing Rostourism, Russia’s federal tourism agency, and handing its remit to the...
no entry
Poland, Baltics Enact EU Visa Ban for Russians
Holders of residence permits, family members, humanitarian cases and dissidents are unaffected.
new destination
Russians Flock to Belarus for Sanctions-Free Shopping Tourism
The demand for tours to Russia’s ex-Soviet ally has been unexpectedly high since the invasion, according to travel agents.
paying the price
Cost of Vacation Packages for Russians Rises 70% Amid Ukraine War
The cost of many flights out of Russia has also doubled reportedly because of Western sanctions.
fresh restrictions
Finland Preparing to Limit Russian Tourist Visas
As flights from Russia to the EU have been halted, Finland has become a transit country for many Russians seeking to travel further into Europe.
Wartime getaway
Fighter Jets and Warships: Russians Get a Taste of Crimea Summer Vacation
Russian warships were visible in the distance as beachgoers cooled off in the sea.
Industry Fears
Crimea Sees Tourist Numbers Plummet Amid Ukraine War
Hotels in Crimea have seen guest numbers fall by more than a third compared to last year.
'siberian holidays'
Russia Launches Tourist Route to Putin's Vacation Spots
The 1,200-kilometer route stretches across Siberia, where Putin often takes highly publicized holidays.
Spoiled Season
Crimea Tourism Industry Hit by Ukraine War Disruption
Russian tourists are canceling holiday bookings because of travel difficulties and safety concerns.
hot spot
Moscow Overtakes Paris and London as Go-to Destination for Wealthy Arab Tourists
Tourists from the Middle East are turning to Moscow as Covid-19 restrictions prevent them from visiting European capitals.
NO ENTRY
Foreigners Cancel Trips to Russia Over Covid Pass Uncertainty
Visitors vaccinated with non-Russian jabs are not allowed to visit popular tourist destinations in certain cities.
covid vacation
Russians Flock to Travel Ahead of Nationwide Virus Restrictions
Bookings for tour packages to places like Turkey and Egypt have soared since the non-working period was announced.
red guide to russia
How Russia Got its Michelin Stars
Getting a Michelin Guide is the biggest thing to happen to Moscow restaurants in a century.
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