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Articles tagged “russia”

Tourism

Travel between Russia and the U.S. officially gets easier on September 9

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.

Associated Press | 12 years ago

Hotels

Global hotel chains gear up in Russia to prep for Olympics and World Cup

Many eyes have turned to watch Brazil develop into a global host, but major hotel brands are focused on another BRIC country that will soon need adequate accommodations for the world's sporting community.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Russia continues its inward trend with new push to only buy domestic-made airplanes

Yes, looking inward is totally the best idea for a nation with a history of despotism and a mix of paranoia and inferiority to the outside world. Who wants to board this plane?

Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Russia must improve its infrastructure to make friends with its eastern neighbors

The Euro crisis has pushed Russia's focus to the East for economic and political opportunities, but an investment in new roads and railways is needed before businessmen, politicians, and tourists travel in the region.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

How middle-class Russians might save Spain’s resort destinations

Now that Spain can't depend on the English to buy along the Mediterranean coast, the Russians will have to suffice.

Stephen Burgen, The Guardian | 12 years ago

Tourism

Georgia on my mind? Tbilisi sees a hotel boom over last three years

Everything about the former Asian republics of the Soviet Union is complicated, but it seems, at least, that Georgia is seeing enough growth to justify construction of new hotel rooms in recent years.

N. Kirtzkhalia, Baku Trend News Agency | 12 years ago

Tourism

Vladimir Putin makes it slightly easier to travel between the U.S. and Russia

The Berlin wall may have fallen two decades ago, but it's still a hassle to get into Russia. Putin's fiefdom should expect a spike in U.S. visitors now that a symbolic wall has come down.

Associated Press | 12 years ago

Tourism

Russia can only become a bigger tourism destination if it cleans up

Hilton and other brands have identified the possibilities in Russia but they, like others, are cautioned by not only a poor infrastructure, but red tape, high prices, and poor customer service.

Skift | 12 years ago