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The business visit of a delegation from Tatarstan to Tajikistan, which included not only tour operators, but also representatives of the media, trade unions and bloggers, ended with the signing of an agreement on the development of tourism cooperation between tour operators of the two countries. The document provides for the joint development of tours and the exchange of tour groups.
The tourism potential of the Republic of Tatarstan was presented at the largest international exhibition CITIE 2025 in Guangzhou. The participation of the Tatarstan delegation in the Russian booth "Discover Russia" allowed the region to establish itself as a key platform for the development of inbound tourism from Asian countries.
16 representatives of the tourism industry from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman arrived in Tatarstan to explore the region and its attractions as part of the "Two Capitals of One Horizon" project.
Kazan will host the largest international digital technology forum, Kazan Digital Week, in September. The event will bring together IT industry leaders, government and business representatives on one platform.
Tatarstan has started accepting applications for subsidies for the tourism industry. Entrepreneurs can receive up to 10 million rubles for equipment, the development of car camps and the organization of events. Applications are accepted until the end of September.
At the III International Forum "Rostki: Russia and China are mutually beneficial cooperation." Tatarstan has signed a strategic agreement with a Chinese company, which will strengthen the region's promotion in the Chinese market and create new opportunities for tourists.
With more than 2.2 million tourists in the first six months of 2025, Tatarstan has become one of the leaders of domestic tourism in Russia, ranking fifth in the Rosstat ranking after Moscow, Krasnodar Region, St. Petersburg and the Moscow Region.
The Kravt Hotel Innopolis 4, which opened in 2025 as part of the national Tourism and Hospitality project, welcomed more than 2,000 guests, won a prestigious award and prepared for rebranding. The hotel, initially focused on the business segment, has suddenly become popular among families with children and those who like to travel with pets, combining high technology with traditional hospitality.
Tashkent will become the center of the hospitality industry: HORECA EXPO Uzbekistan, the main exhibition for hotel and restaurant business professionals, will open here in October 2025. The participants will find the latest solutions for HoReCa, food festivals, master classes from world experts and investment prospects.
A large-scale restoration of the memorial temple to fallen soldiers in honor of the Miraculous Image of the Savior has been completed in Kazan. This architectural object built in 1823 is located on a picturesque island 2 km from the Kazan Kremlin. Its convenient location and parking for buses make it a promising destination for inclusion in sightseeing routes around Kazan.