Effective November 1, 2026, Montenegro will officially end its visa-free regime for citizens of five countries, including Russia and Belarus. The decree, published in the country’s official gazette, has already entered into force — marking the beginning of the end for one of the last remaining visa-free European beach destinations for Russian travelers.…

The July 2026 sales calls data reveals that a Russian outbound tourism market is deeply conservative in its destination choices. Turkey, Egypt, and Vietnam dominate sales, while secondary destinations like Thailand, the Maldives, China, and the UAE maintain steady demand. European destinations remain in sharp decline. More interesting trends mentioned…

Getting a Greek Schengen visa has become significantly harder in 2026, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).  The numbers tell a clear story. Last summer, only about 0.1–0.4% of visa applications…