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

Healthy competition in tourism sector is not fully ensured — Heydaniz Gakhramanov

Along with the successes achieved in the field of tourism in Azerbaijan, there are also unresolved issues.

A hotel company under liquidation to divide property

On June 24, 2024, at 12:00, an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Kür Mehmanxanası, which is in the process of liquidation, will be held.

Azerbaijani tourists spend most of all money in these countries — List

In the first quarter of 2024, Azerbaijani citizens incurred expenses in foreign countries in the amount of 439.11 million mantas (74% more than in 2023).

Over 39,000 foreign tourists dissatisfied with services in Azerbaijan

Over Jan-Mar 2024, 39,234 foreign tourists were dissatisfied with the services rendered in Azerbaijan.

Tourist facilities to be built in Kelbajar

Tourist facilities will be constructed in the city of Kelbajar.

Tourism Agency claims that number of tourists visiting Azerbaijan grew by 39%

Countries from which foreigners most often arrived in Azerbaijan for Jan-Mar published

Over Jan-Mar 2024, 513,500 people from 171 countries arrived in Azerbaijan (39.2% more against Jan-Mar 2023).

Record revenues received from tourism sector in Georgia

In the 1st quarter of 2024, Georgia's tourism revenues amounted to $807.7 million, ABC.AZ reports, referring to the National Tourism Administration of Georgia.

82% of places in hotels in Azerbaijan are empty

State agency signs a million-manat contract with a Russian company

The State Tourism Agency announced the results of the tender procedure for purchase and installation of monitors for demonstration on the territory of mud volcanoes.

Hotel industry shows impressive growth over past 10 years

The hotel industry in Azerbaijan is showing impressive growth.

Indians make up the majority among foreign tourists coming to Gabala

Over Jan-Mar 2024, the number of foreign tourists staying in hotels and hotel-type enterprises in Gabala district increased by 12.9%