Model regulations on tourist & recreational zones approved – Decree

President Ilham Aliyev has approved the "Model Regulations on tourist and recreational zones", and also amended some of his decrees and orders.

Over Jan-Jun 2024, income of hotels in Azerbaijan reached 266 million manats

Over Jan-Jun 2024, the number of stays in hotels and hotel-type facilities increased by 35.8% versus the 2023 same term up to 1.85 million.

Rate of Azerbaijani citizens who traveled abroad has grown by 25.7% for Jan-Jun

In 6 months of 2024, the total number of Azerbaijani citizens who left for foreign countries increased by 25.7% compared with Jan-Jun 2023, up to 995,200 people.

Quantity of arrivals to Azerbaijan from Persian Gulf countries grew by 49% – Report

Compared with Jan-Jun 2023, the number of arrivals to Azerbaijan from the Persian Gulf countries increased by 49% up to 200,000 people, from the member states of the European Union by 30% up to 46,700 people, from the CIS countries by 22.3% up to 472,800 people.

Rate of foreigners arriving in Azerbaijan has increased by 34%

Over Jan-Jun 2024, 1,231,100 foreigners and stateless persons from 179 countries arrived in Azerbaijan, or 34% more versus the 2023 same term.

Rating of the best hotels in the world – LIST

The rating of the best hotels in the world has been published.

Georgia is in 2nd place in terms of visits from tourists from Saudi Arabia

Air tickets for travelers from Saudi Arabia to Azerbaijan have fallen in price by 31.4% this summer compared with the same period of last year, ABC.AZ reports that this follows from the data of the WeGo platform.

Azerbaijan records high growth on tourist flow from China

Over Jan-Jun 2024, 16,609 tourists from China visited Azerbaijan, which means a 135% increase year-on-year.

Rate of foreigner arrivals in Azerbaijan has increased by 35%

Over Jan-May 2024, 965,600 foreigners from abroad arrived in Azerbaijan.

Growth recorded on Azerbaijan’s travelers to Türkiye for May

In May 2024, 75,474 tourists arrived in Türkiye from Azerbaijan (30.39% more against May 2023), ABC.AZ reports with reference to the Ministry of Culture & Tourism of Türkiye.

71.5% of foreign visitors to Azerbaijan traveled by air

Over Jan-May 2024, 71.5% of foreigners and stateless persons who arrived in Azerbaijan used air transport, 27.1% - rail and road transport, and 1.4% - sea transport.

List of countries from which Azerbaijan records most of arrivals

According to the State Border Service, 965,600 foreigners and stateless persons from 179 countries arrived in Azerbaijan for Jan-May 2024, or 35.4% more against Jan-May 2023.

President Ilham Aliyev attended inauguration of Mud Volcanoes Tourism Complex

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the opening of the Mud Volcanoes Tourism Complex in the Gobustan village of the Absheron district.

In 5 months, number of flights to Azerbaijan grew by 22.5% year-on-year

Over Jan-May 2024, 9,818 flights were made to Azerbaijan.

Number of tourist arrivals in Istanbul has increased by 10%

The rate of foreign tourist arrivals in Istanbul in the first quarter of this year grew by 10% against Q1 of 2023 up to 5,244,936 people. Russians occupy the 1st place among foreigners coming to the city — 167,824 people.

Georgia may postpone requirement for compulsory insurance for tourists

Compulsory medical and accident insurance for tourists arriving in Georgia is scheduled to be postponed until January 1, 2026.

The most unusual hotels of the world — List

The list of world’s most unusual hotels has been published.

Foreign citizens not to be able to travel to Georgia without travel insurance

From June 1, entry of foreign citizens into the territory of Georgia will be possible only with travel insurance. A fine of 300 lari (186 manats) will be imposed for the lack of insurance.

Work underway to introduce some tax benefits in tourism sector

Due to expensive holidays within the country, rate of our travelers abroad has grown by 25%

Every year during the summer season, the tourism sector is experiencing a revival. It is reported that prices in local tourist centers are very high.

Tourist flow to Azerbaijan decreased by 14% versus 2019

The tourist flow to Azerbaijan dropped by 14% compared with 2019