Five major Russian tour operators have announced plans for extensive direct flight programs to the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc for the upcoming winter season, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).…

Israeli airline El Al has extended its suspension of flights between Tel Aviv and Moscow until at least October 22 due to ongoing instability, according to Russia's Association of Tour Operators (ATOR). The carrier has not operated the route since June 25. Passengers on cancelled flights are being offered fee-free refunds or date changes, with the…

Demand for tours to North Korea among Russian travelers has grown by 10-15% over the past year,  the Russian Union of Tourism Industry (RUST) reported.  According to Inna Mukhina, RUST expert and director…