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World leading experts to address the problems of ecotourism development

10-14-2019

The II International Conference "Natural Tourism: Global Challenge and the Discovery of Russia" will be held on October 16-19, 2019, at the Rosa Khutor ski resort.

Zim’s Vic Falls eyes 20% increase in tourist arrivals

10-14-2019

Zimbabwe’s flagship destination, Victoria Falls is expected to register a 20% increase in tourist arrivals this year, driven mainly by international source markets. The country’s source markets include the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Germany, and South Africa.

Egypt to open eco-hotels in the historical landmarks

10-14-2019

The new criteria of the hospitality industry will allow the establishment of eco-hotels and boutique hotels near or inside architectural monuments, said Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism.

Europe will contribute to the development of ecotourism in Mauritius

10-14-2019

The European Union and the Mauritius Tourism Authority (MTA) have signed an agreement on financing the development of ecotourism on the island of Rodriguez, which is part of the Republic of Mauritius, according to the French news agency Franceinfo.

21k pines planted in the Russian North National Park

10-13-2019

Almost 21 thousand pine seedlings were planted on a total area of ​​more than five hectares in the Russian North National Park located in the Vologda region as part of the all-Russian autumn campaign «Live, forest!».

Senate offers to allow construction in conservation areas

10-13-2019

The Federation Council has drafted a law under which it will allow in certain cases building in conservation land, the Upper House’s spokesperson told EcoTourism Expert.

Russians, Brazilians and Mexicans cut on travelling abroad

10-12-2019

Russian outbound tourism has shown the tendency of slowing down, as per data published by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Pulkovo Airport receives 18 million passengers in 2018

10-12-2019

Over the past year, Pulkovo Airport has received 18 million people and is planning to receive 20 million people, said the vice-governor of St. Petersburg, Vladimir Knyaginin. This will reportedly happen after the launch of a new terminal.

The horn of the Arctic unicorn discovered in the «Russian Arctic» National Park

10-12-2019

A rare discovery was made by employees of the «Russian Arctic» National Park while patrolling the Alexandra Land - a large island located in the Franz Josef Land Archipelago. A man-sized skull of a narwhal with a horn weighing more than 15 kg was found on the coastline of the Otmelaya Bay in the Barents Sea.

Beijing Daxing Airport opened on Sep. 30, 2019

10-12-2019

The World’s Largest Single-terminal Airport - Beijing Daxing Airport - and China's another new capital aviation hub was opened on September 30, 2019.


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