Articles tagged “russia outbound”

Montenegro Tries to Woo Western Europe Without Offending Russian Visitors

Misha Savic, Bloomberg

This tiny Balkan state has a tricky needle to thread in preventing a diplomatic tussle between Russia and the U.S. from harming its popularity with Russian travelers.

Russian Tourist Plane Bombed Over Sinai Peninsula – 25 Moments in 2015

Skift

25 Moments that Mattered in 2015: To make our selection of 25 moments, we thought back to the stories that drove reader engagement and sparked discussion among both travel experts and the general public. Some stories were quick blips that represented bigger things while others were narratives that built slowly through out the year. Each one, though, spoke to where we are right now when it comes to the big business of global travel.

Air France and Lufthansa Avoid Sinai Region After Russian Plane Crash

Andrea Rothman, Bloomberg

It appears that the crash was a maintenance issue, but Air France and Lufthansa's caution is worth noting.

Russian Tourist Jet Crashes After Leaving Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

Merrit Kennedy, Associated Press