tourism
Mastercard: Baku Race Nearly Tripled Tourist Spending on Dining
A Mastercard Economics Institute analysis shows that a major international racing event in Baku in 2025 significantly boosted foreign visitors' spending on dining and retail.
Ministry of Transport Working on New Air Routes to Friendly Countries
Russian Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin announced efforts to open new air routes and increase flight frequencies to friendly countries in Asia and the Middle East.
Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic Drops 31% Due to Middle East Conflict
Dubai International Airport reported a 31% decline in passenger traffic in the first half of the year due to the war in Iran, leading to changes in flight routes worldwide.
Azerbaijan Welcomes 1.34 Million Foreign Visitors in January-July
In the first seven months of 2026, Azerbaijan received 1,342,600 foreign tourists from 191 countries. The top source countries were Russia, Turkey, and Iran.
Hotels in 70 Russian Regions Now Offer Check-in with Digital ID via Max Messenger
The fast check-in service via the Max messenger is now available in more than 800 hotels across 70 Russian regions, the Ministry of Economic Development reported.
Pakistan sees potential for expanding cooperation with Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan
Special assistant to Pakistan's PM cites opportunities for growth in tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for 307-Bed Hotel Complex Held in Nakhchivan
President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Nakhchivan Hotel Complex, designed to accommodate 307 guests.
Five-Star Baku Resort & Spa Opens on Issyk-Kul Lake
On July 31, the five-star Baku Resort & Spa hotel, built with Azerbaijan's participation, opened on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan. The ceremony was attended by presidents of several countries.
State Tourism Agency Awards Stars to Three More Hotels
The State Tourism Agency has awarded star ratings to three more hotels, bringing the total number of certified hotels to 278.
International Travel Options from Baku Expand
Heydar Aliyev International Airport continues to expand its international route network, offering passengers more destinations and affordable travel options. About half of airlines operating from the airport are low-cost or hybrid carriers.
FLYONE Launches Flights on Chisinau-Baku Route
Moldovan low-cost airline FLYONE has started direct regular flights between Chisinau and Baku.
Direct flights between Baku and Ashgabat under consideration
Direct regular flights between Ashgabat and Baku may be launched with a frequency of twice a week.
Top Travel Gadgets Revealed
E-readers, tablets, power banks, and smartphones top the list of gadgets people take on trips.
Uzbekistan and Italy Develop Tourism Cooperation
The Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan met with Italian Ambassador Guido De Sanctis to discuss expanding tourism cooperation, including cultural tourism, direct flights, and joint educational programs.
Lufthansa Ready to Resume Flights to Iran
German airline Lufthansa has announced its readiness to resume flights to Iran.