Today`s Russia remains to be a country of primarily business tourism.  International and local hotel chains continuously plan and announce their new projects to increase the existing capacity while Russia prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2018.  The 11 host cities are under immense pressure currently as they struggle to accommodate the thousands of football supporters that will soon be arriving.

Currently the 108 hotel projects in the pipeline are exploring green solutions to lower energy costs, water and waste consumption.  These factors are becoming increasingly important for hotels to ensure the sustainable development that their guests and cities require and the greater return on investment through the implementation of green solutions that their investors demand.

Noppen`s 3rd Annual Russia Hotel Expansion Summit will feature the most prominent industry leaders providing informative and inspiring discussions pertaining to the current needs and the ambitious future development.

Global and local leading operators, developers, investors, construction companies, architects, financial institutes, associations, consultants and solution providers are invited to discuss upcoming and existing projects, investment possibilities, innovative sustainable development methods, design trends and technology updates.

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Industry News

February 2015 – Domestic Tourism in Russia Thriving

The devaluation of the Rubble has determined Russian tourists to avoid traveling to Europe and this has been beneficial for the domestic tourism in the country. While it was more affordable to go to Turkey and Egypt before the devaluation of the Rubble, right now it is cheaper to choose a Russian destination. Oleg Safonov, who leads the Federal Tourism Agency, feels optimistic. He declared that the change can lead to the growth of domestic tourism in Russia and many other people in the industry agree. [read more]

October 2014 – IHG launches the Holiday Inn Express® brand in Russia

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies today announces the launch of its Holiday Inn Express® brand in Russia, the CIS and Georgia. In cooperation with Regional Hotel Chain (RHC), Russia’s rapidly growing hotel property developer, IHG is pleased to introduce Holiday Inn Express® Voronezh – Kirova which marks the debut of the brand in the region and will open its doors in just a few weeks’ time. [read more]

October 2014 – Jumeirah Group

Jumeirah Group, the global hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has signed a management agreement with IFG Basis Proect LLC to manage a luxury hotel on Nevsky Prospect in St. Petersburg, Russia. The hotel is currently under development and is expected to open within the next three years. [read more]