Gorno-Altaysk, the vibrant capital of the Altai Republic in southern Siberia, has reached a major milestone in its tourism and economic development with the official opening of a new international terminal at Gorno-Altaysk Airport. The terminal is set to bolster …

Russia’s crucial Middle Volga River cruise network has suffered a major shock that has left thousands of travelers affected. At least one, the Gorodets hydrosystem, at which a lock has gone out of commission, has blocked navigation on an important …

The resort town of Gelendzhik on Russia’s breathtaking Black Sea coast is marking a major breakthrough in its tourism revival. July 18th, 2025 – The now rebuilt Gelendzhik Airport has re-opened for passengers, receiving its first flight in over three …

Nordwind Airlines has submitted a request to Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) to operate direct flights between Moscow, Russia, and Pyongyang, North Korea. This request signifies the potential opening of a new air corridor between the two capitals, which …

In a move that marks a significant milestone in international rail travel, Russia and North Korea have resumed direct train services, reinstating once-popular travel routes that had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a four-year break, these routes …

As the summer of 2025 approaches, travelers across Russia and beyond will have more options than ever to explore their favorite holiday destinations. S7 Airlines, one of Russia’s leading carriers, is expanding its flight network to meet the growing demand …

Uzbekistan’s aviation sector is soaring to new heights as Tashkent Air, the country’s newest airline, officially launches its first commercial flights on June 2, 2025. This fresh player in Central Asia’s skies is setting a dynamic course by connecting historic …

Miral, Abu Dhabi’s premier developer and operator of immersive leisure destinations, announced exceptional visitor growth on Yas Island and Saadiyat Island throughout 2024. The record-breaking visitation statistics were revealed at the prestigious Arabian Travel Market 2025 event, underscoring Abu Dhabi’s …

Observers of the travel industry noted that Azerbaijan Airlines (J2) had announced the forthcoming launch of direct flights between Baku (GYD) and Ahmedabad (AMD), scheduled to commence in July 2025. This addition would mark Ahmedabad as the airline’s third Indian …

In a significant move to strengthen tourism relations, the CEO of Visit Qatar, Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, participated in a high-level panel at the Qatar-Russia Economic Forum in Moscow last week. The session, held on April 17, 2025, focused on …