Articles tagged “russia”

Even while irresponsibly drinking and indulgently snacking, Bourdain gives viewers a better idea of what's happening inside present-day Russia than any news segment we've ever seen.

Russian tourism is a mix of low end beach+shopping and very high end luxury, and countries who have traditionally not paid much attention to the market are increasingly going to, especially Western Europe.

DreamWorks wants access to the growing Russian market but knows from high-profile failures like BP that it's smarter to go the licensing route than trying to invest directly.

The Japanese-style capsule hotels are trending worldwide, but their presence in Moscow is just one small step in making the city a more affordable and attractive destination for business travelers.

The Russian city will likely be technically ready to host the games, but don't look too closely at the construction. This is the country that gave us the term Potemkin Village.

Marriott falls in line with other hotels that tend to skew their brands upwards in foreign countries with a plan to develop its most luxurious brands to cater to the countries’ rising middle class.

The site has continued to grow due to online tourism gaining traction in Russia around the time of their launch, and by offering an integrated flight search similar to Hipmunk's "Agony" feature.

Visa requirements for U.S. citizens entering Russia have seemed onerous for years, but considering restrictions the U.S. puts in place for potential entrants and the four decade Cold War, a little extra paperwork doesn't seem so crazy.