Federal Media Review

Egypt and the United Arab Emirates opened to the Russians on August 1
- The opening of Turkey is a very important step. And not only because of the numerous Turkish resorts which have not lost their popularity for many years in a row. Istanbul Airport is one of the largest transport hubs, and often when flying long distances, passengers choose transfer in Istanbul. Accordingly, even now the opening of flights to Turkey is the opening of the opportunity to use these transfers, - said Dmitry Gorin, vice president of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia, in a conversation with an MK correspondent.
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Large companies are still afraid to send employees on business trips
“The recovery of demand in the business travel segment is hampered by cancellation or transition to online of all business events, forums and conferences,” says Dmitry Gorin, Chairman of the board of directors of Vipservice, the second largest player in the business travel segment. At the very beginning of this period of restrictions, many large and medium-sized companies banned business trips until September, while the Russian offices of international corporations banned them for even longer, until the end of the year, Gorin continues.
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ATOR Vice President Dmitry Gorin answered questions about Turkey as a tourist destination.
He told whether the insurance rules have changed and how the prices for vacations in this country have changed. In addition, Gorin informed about the sanitary safety rules established in Turkish resorts.
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Tourists who have already visited Turkey this summer gave advice to Russians
What precautions should Russians take when they decide to fly to newly opened overseas resorts? Those who have already visited the Turkish coast warn about pitfalls.
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ATOR clarified when Russians can get to Montenegro
Flights to Montenegro will resume when the Russian Federation decides to open bilateral air connection. This was announced by Dmitry Gorin, vice-president of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).
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Tours to Turkey increased in price
The first tourists from Moscow have already gone to the resorts of Turkey. Vacation prices have risen markedly. A voucher for two will cost from 60 to 120 thousand rubles.
What service is offered for this money? And what is the alternative? About this - in the story of the TV channel Moscow 24. (More)

Russian tourists bought all tickets to Turkey for the near future. There are practically no available rooms in local hotels.
The Russians reacted with great enthusiasm to the resumption of flights to Turkish resorts. In Antalya, Bodrum and other resorts, guests from Moscow are welcomed festively.
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Vacation in Russia: tourists will be refunded up to 20 percent of the paid amount
It became known when the program for partly refund of the cost of tours in Russia will start. Those who manage to use it will be able to return up to 20 percent of the paid amount. At the same time, it is important not to make a mistake and perform all the actions correctly.
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Russians don't want to go abroad
Russians do not want to go abroad yet, 80% of the respondents said that they would not go on vacation to other countries, even if such an opportunity appears this season. Experts discussed the latest news on the OTR TV channel.
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Morning of Russia. How much travel to Gelendzhik will cost? Current prices for vacation on Russian Black Sea coast
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ATOR: Three million new tourists can travel with cashback in Russia
The government has approved the rules for receiving cashback for tours in Russia. Dmitry Gorin, vice president of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia, told MIR 24 how to arrange it.
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Muscovites fear a second wave of coronavirus, which the townspeople who have been on vacation will bring from the sea. It has already been reported that whole families fell ill in Crimea.
How serious is this? What is the likelihood of contracting coronavirus at a resort?
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ATOR told how to leave abroad from Russia
Vacation season is in full swing, and many don’t mind relaxing in foreign resorts. Moreover, in August, after a long closure of borders due to coronavirus, Russia resumes international flights with three countries - Turkey, Tanzania and the UK. Are there any travel restrictions for Russian tourists? What should you take with you abroad? When will you have to take a coronavirus test at the airport? The correspondent of the Federal News Agency discussed these and other questions with the vice-president of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) Dmitry Gorin.
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It is good to rest in Russia!
The story on Dobroye Utro air of Channel One.
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August is traditionally the most difficult month for the Russian currency. For many years, in the last days of summer, the ruble was showing negative dynamics. On the air of the program "Together is Profitable", we discussed with experts about the phenomenon of "Black August", as well as about whether to expect the strengthening of the national currency. In addition, we will tell you how consumer prices have changed over the year and the down payment on a mortgage has decreased, how to get back money spent on holidays in Russia, and how much watermelons and melons cost on average in the Commonwealth countries and Georgia.
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Under the new rules
How Russian tourists are accepted in Turkey
About 20 thousand Russians fly to the resorts of Turkey every day. Direct flights to Antalya, Dalaman and Bodrum were resumed from 10 August. New rules await tourists during the flight and on vacation, experts warn.
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ATOR told how many Russians visited Turkey over the past week
Over the past week, 120 thousand Russians flew to the resorts of the Turkish coast. This was announced to Moscow 24 by the vice-president of the Association of Tour Operators Dmitry Gorin
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Where you can fly, whether you need a certificate for COVID - what is important for a tourist to know
The tourist velvet season is open, and Russians, inspired by the opportunity to recharge themselves with the sun and the sea, rushed abroad. However, the pandemic has made its own changes in our usual rest and travel regimen. Which countries have opened their borders for Russians, do you need a certificate for coronavirus when you fly out and where you can relax inexpensively and without COVID tests - we will explain in our story
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A three-day online conference of post-pandemic technologies "Travel IT WorkShop 2020" was held where the shareholder of the Vipservice holding Alexander Spirin shared the forecast for business travel industry development and spoke about the Union of Business Travel Agencies and its goals and objectives.
Online event for travel industry professionals. Post-pandemic technologies in the travel business. The third day was devoted to business travel technologies.
Conference program link