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Belarus recognized as best country for agrotourism according to National Geographic Traveler Belarus is recognized as the best country for agrotourism according to National Geographic. In the reader's vote, in this nomination our country surpassed Italy, Brazil, China and the United States. ...

Over 2 mln foreigners visited Belarus in January-June, 2018 Belarus earned 126 mln dollars on the exports of tourist services within 7 months. The increase made 17.5%, as compared to January-July last year. The visa-free regime plays a positive role in it. In July, it was extended from 5 to 30 days, and the tourist flow grew by 42%. Expansion of the visa-free zones in the Grodno and Brest regions, as well as boosting of the marketing action have been other favorable factors. This year, over 20...

About 170 thousand tourists visit Belarus visa-free year to date The brand «Belarusian cuisine» will be developed by specialists. And not only for use in our country. European experience and prospects of gastronomic tourism in Belarus were discussed today by representatives of tourism industry from various regions. Since the beginning of the year, about 170 thousand tourists have visited our country visa-free. On average, they spend one third of their budget on acquaintance ...

Belarus's capital Minsk has topped the ratings of the CIS cities popular for autumn travels Belarus's capital Minsk has topped the ratings of the CIS cities popular for autumn travels. The information was published by Tourstat analysis agency. The top ten cities are Astana, Baku, Yerevan, Tashkent and others. Averagely, tourists spend $30 - $80 a day for housing and food in the CIS cities. The shortest tours are made in Kyrgizstan and Uzbekistan. Leaders for shopping are Astana and Baku.

GPS trackers show the movement of the airplane in real time Belarusian aviators’ around the world trip continues. They’ve flown over the USA and now are very close to home. Flights above the waters of the Atlantic Ocean will total about one thousand kilometers. For safety purposes, the crew wears special protective waterproof suits onboard. There’s also a life raft in case of splashdown. GPS trackers show the movement of the airplane in real time.

Belarusian aviators to cross the Atlantic Belarusian aviators continue their around the world trip. They’re already two-thirds way there. Aviators have flown over Russia, Alaska and the USA. The crew met and talked with locals on Lake Tahoe. In general, the pilots note that they are always given a warm welcome and kindly asked questions about Belarus. During the journey the crew members give souvenirs and tell about the visa-free regime. The most difficult part of the route still awaits Belarusian...

Online voting open through 5 October, 2018 Belarus bids to become the best country for agro-tourism in the National Geographic Traveler magazine contest. Visitors to the site vote for tourism destinations among the most popular types of recreation. Belarus participates in the nomination «Agritourism», where it ranks first with 39% of the vote....

Pilots ready for the most difficult part of the route, crossing the Atlantic The round-the-world trip of Belarusian pilots continues. Behind is the 17th day. Now the crew is at Lake Tahoe. They spent the weekend in the US, managed to have some rest and check the condition of the aircraft. In the city of Billings, the pilots replaced some spare parts and updated the database of navigation systems and are ready for the most difficult part of the route, the crossing of the Atlantic. At the moment...

«Minsk guest card» format planned to be expanded to national level «European Games Guest Card» will be presented in Minsk by December. The card will cover interesting objects for sportsmen and fans. It is planned that the sales of the new tourist product will start simultaneously with the sales of tickets for sports competitions. By the way, the "Guest card" format is planned to be expanded to the national level.

In 2018, National Airport Minsk handles 2.45 million passengers For the first time ever the National Airport Minsk handled passenger traffic of over half a million in less than a month. The record-high numbers at Belarus's central airport were reported in July. In general, since the beginning of the year, almost two and a half million people have used the airport's services. The day before, the national air carrier Belavia set its own record, transporting 15.5 thousand passengers in 24 hours. The...