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Abkhazia’s Tourism Ministry Plans a Smart Chatbot for Visitors by 2026
Travelers heading to Abkhazia will soon have a new digital sidekick. The republic’s Ministry of Tourism announced plans to launch its first chatbot fo...
Southern California Wildfire Forces 17,000 to Evacuate as Flames Push Toward Suburbs
More than 17,000 residents in southern California were ordered to leave their homes Tuesday as a fast-moving wildfire threatened neighborhoods northwe...
East Africa Tightens Screening After Ebola Outbreak Declared Global Emergency
East African nations are ramping up health checks at airports and border crossings after the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in...
Cruise Line Denies Rodent Presence on Virus-Stricken Ship
The operator of the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, insists the vessel was free of rodents during the voyag...
Tall Ships, Modern Comforts: Sailing Cruises That Blend Romance with Real Luxury
I learned the hard way that sailing isn't for everyone. My first multi-day trip—a bareboat charter in Tahiti—sounded dreamy. My husband loved the wind...
India Draws Growing Number of Solo Russian Travelers Despite Safety Concerns
A new study from travel service Ostrovok and analytics firm Tiburon reveals a striking shift in Russian travel habits: one in four Russians now dreams...
Russian Cocktails and Beer Flow at Harbin Festival as Export Sales Climb
A pop-up bar at the Harbin trade fair is giving Chinese visitors a taste of Russia’s finest spirits. The “Made in Russia” bar, part of a larger festiv...
Ebola Outbreak in Africa Poses No Risk to Top Destinations for Russian Travelers, Industry Says
Russian tourists can breathe easy: the latest Ebola outbreak in Africa is not affecting the most popular vacation spots among travelers from Russia, a...
Ebola Outbreak in Africa Poses No Threat to Russian Travelers, Says Tourism Union
The recent Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa is not affecting the most popular destinations for Russian tourists, according to the Russian Union of Tr...
Russia’s Top Four Budget-Friendly Summer Getaways, According to ATOR
Looking for a summer vacation that won’t break the bank? The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) has identified four destinations offering...
Russia’s Direct Flight Map Shrinks by a Quarter This Summer
This summer, travelers in Russia will have fewer options for direct international flights. According to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (A...
Russia and China Launch Mutual 30-Day Visa-Free Travel
Russia has formally welcomed the introduction of a reciprocal visa-free travel arrangement with China, a move President Vladimir Putin says will stren...