DOLCE VITA NEWS 52 ONLINE

DOLCE VITA NEWS

a publication by

rm consultants russia 

The 52nd issue of the newsletter for the MICE & upscale segments of
the Russian market is online. The printed version is distributed to 1500
Russian buyers of these segments. This special issue is designed as the
catalogue of the World of Dolce Vita workshop (16.10.2012 in Saint-Petersburg & 17.10.2012 in Moscow).

For more information about advertising, contribution and partnership, please contact Eric Grandjean at eric.grandjean@interfacetourism.com

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>> download the pdf version

>> www.rmconsultants.pro

The World of Dolce Vita Workshop, Moscow

the World of Dolce Vita Workshop

an event by

rm consultants russia

Moscow, 19.03.2013
the Russian edition of The World of Dolce Vita workshop will take place in Moscow on 19.03.2013 on the eve of the MITT as every year since 1999. This selective event is the opportunity for sellers from the upmarket and MICE segments worldwide to meet with qualified top buyers and decision makers from Moscow. Registration goes on until 15.02.2013.
Registered exhibitors as of 10.01.2013:

AGTC 2013 in Pattaya, Thailand

The 2nd Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) will take place in Pattaya, Thailand from Monday 29 April to Thursday 2 May 2013 at the Royal Cliff Hotel. You can register now to attend by selecting the Registration option above. Last year in Kuala Lumpur, 426 delegates from 46 countries attended IAGTO’s inaugural AGTC and more than 4000 meetings took place between golf tour operators and golf resorts, golf clubs, hotels, inbound operators and tourist boards. Expected attendance of over 150 golf tour operators, all selling golf Asia Pacific golf destinations, to attend the 2013 AGTC in Pattaya. You can view a list of buyers and suppliers who attended the inaugural event on this site, and we expect even more delegates in 2013. 

rm consultants tourism marketing agency, is a proud member of IAGTO.

>> all information for sellers & hosted buyers here

Almost 200 New Year liners to Czech Republic for the Russians

From 28^th December to 13^th January the Czech airlines operated 184 additional flights from the main Russian airports to bring 20 000 pax. New Year programs in Prague happened to be much in demand this year, with a 200% sales increase compared to New Year 2012. This was all the more appreciated by the Czechs that the Russians stayed longer. When all the Western European left back home on 2^nd January, the Russian stay another 10 days and, as usual, they spent by person twice as much as the other nationalities that is 3,700 CZK kron (145 EUR) a day. Russian travel trade stakeholders also confirm these good news, adding that most of the New Year programs were sold out by end of November. According to official statistics, the Czech Republic welcome 200,000 Russian visitors during 4Q 2012 which should give a 25% increase for 2012 compared to 2011.

The Moscow office of rm consultants russia offers many solutions to get your share of the Russian market: sales calls, brochure regionalisation, events, implementation of a year round marketing plan. To see how we can help you get to the right buyers, position your offer and distribute accurate information to reach your target, you may contact Eric Grandjean at our sales office by email: 

 >> rmconsultwww@gmail.com

Chinese & Russian still 2012 shopping champions

According to UNWTO, the expenses of the Russian tourists during their stay out of Russia have increased by 15%, ranking second spenders after the Chinese. The later seems to be losing control in luxury boutiques with a 30% increase and more. The Russian also prefer to spend their money at the up-market stores to buy luxury brands. In Austria, the average Russian spend 460 EUR per visit in boutiques when the European will be 350 EUR. This has to do with the heavy custom duties in Russia (some 20% + 18%VAT) and the big part of counterfeits in the store (even in the brand stores). The prices are so high that to buy two suits, one has rather fly to Milan, spend one night, buy 2 suits and yet save money, while being sure to buy quality cloths.

rm consultants russia have been monitoring the Russian market on a daily basis for 16 years thanks to their offices in Moscow and Saint-Petersburg. Their team is at your disposal for any one shot, middle or long term mission to help your company develop its sales in this still growing market. Be sure not to miss the Russian market workshop in Moscow on 19.03.2013 and the Chinese market workshop in Hong Kong on 23.09.2013 and Chengdu on 24.09.2013 on the eve of the PTM 2013. You can get a consultation by liaising with our sales office in Paris at rmconsultwww@gmail.com.

PATA Travel Mart 2013

Pandastic News: PATA Travel Mart 2013 will take place September 25-27 at Century City New International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Chengdu in Sichuan province, China. Alongside the Mart, the PATA Board Meeting will be held September 27-29 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Chengdu. Mr Zhao Miao, Vice Mayor of Chengdu, said: “Following Beijing and Hangzhou, Chengdu is the third city in mainland China to win the bid to host PATA Travel Mart. Chengdu is the first city to host PTM in Midwest China. Hosting PTM2013 is a milestone event for Chengdu to get ready internationally. It is also a vital step to becoming a world-class travel destination. We will w

ork closely with PATA to ensure the success of PTM2013.”
rm consultants tourism marketing agency, is a proud member of PATA.
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Bahrain PR events in Moscow

Two offices rm consultants russia and rm consultants france have coordinated three events on behalf of The Ministry of Culture & Tourism of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Paris on 26.11.2012 and in Moscow on 27.11.2012 with the participation of the Minister of Culture & Tourism, Her Excellency Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed al Khalifa. The aim was to introduce the Kingdom as an exceptional yet less known destination of the Gulf to the up-market and MICE segments of the French and Russian markets, stressing to authenticity of the destination and the wealth of the cultural heritage. For so doing the target audience was the media and the travel trade of both markets.

Croatia took full benefit of last visa free season

We studied the outcome of our first year of marketing for the newly refurbish Lafodia Hotel & Resort, located on the breathtaking island of Lopud, next to Dubrovnik. The results for the hotel was very good as it was for the country as a whole.

Millionth Russian Visitor to Spain in 2012

The tourist dpt of the Embassy of Spain in Russia announced the country has welcome its millionth visitors from the Russian market for 2012 (the news to be officially announced with details on 30.10.2012 during a press-conference and function for the occasion). The Russian market produced 645 000 arrivals in 2011 which makes the increase almost a double in one year's lap.

Bahrain PR & marketing in Russia

From 01.10.2012, rm consultants russia is in charge of the promotion of the Bahraini destination in the Russian travel market. The goal set to the team is to promote the Kingdom as an authentic, cultural and natural destination worth spending short breaks from the Emirates as the Russian clientele is making it bigger and bigger in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Shardjah. The Kingdom has many assets to attract a wealthy leisure clientele as well as the MICE segment and the goal of the Russian office is to increase the visibility of  the Pearl of the Gulf and enhance the knowledge of the destination.

>> www.bahrain-ru.blogspot.com

>> www.bahraintourism.com

DOLCE VITA NEWS 51 ONLINE

DOLCE VITA NEWS

a publication by

rm consultants russia

The 51st issue of the newsletter for the MICE & upscale segments of
the Russian market is online. The printed version is distributed to 1500
Russian buyers of these segments. This special issue is designed as the
catalogue of the World of Dolce Vita workshop (16.10.2012 in Saint-Petersburg & 17.10.2012 in Moscow).

For more information about advertising, contribution and partnership, please contact Eric Grandjean at eric.grandjean@interfacetourism.com

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>> download the pdf version

>> www.rmconsultants.pro

Jerusalem Mayor meets Moscow Media & Travel Trade

20 SEP 2012 12:30. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat held a press conference at Interfax news-centre in Moscow for the travel media. This was the occasion to focus the attention of the media to the changing image of Jerusalem and the wealth of its touristic offer for the different segments of the market, including the MICE one. The travel media were invited by the permanent Russian representation of the Jerusalem Development Authority,  rm consultants russia with its newly contracted media office "Point PR" with Anna Lisovets as account manager.

20 SEP 2012 18:00. In the evening Mayor Barkat met with a representative panel of travel professionals from Moscou (boutique agenices, MICE operator, up-market operators, Israel specialized operators). The travel trade was invited by rm consultants russia in behalf of the Jerusalem Development Authority. The discussion was very open and Mayor Barkat could lead a direct dialogue with the professionals and many themes were evoked like the potential for MICE and up)market tourism which is due to develop at greater pace in the coming years with the infrastructure of the destination adapting to these segment year after year.

>> pdf version of the Russian press dossier published for the occasion.

Croatia to break record this summer

The Croatian travel industry is still growing in all markets after it hit a record in 2011. The figures for the 7 first months of 2012  show a total of 6.66 million arrivals for a total of 35.87 million RN. According to the statistics of the Ministry of Tourism, from January to July the number of arrivals has raised by 3.8% and the RN by 5.4%, compared to the same period of 2011. The overall benefit for the economy of the country has increase by 4.2%. Tourism Minister Ostojic announce that is ministry is forecasting an increase ranging from 3 to 5% for the all season, that is up to end of October. Figures for the Russian market are expected to be much higher.

RM Consultants Russia monitors the evolution of this destination in the Russian market as they represent the Lafodia Hotel & Resort on the island of Lopud, next the Dubrovnik. For more information about our marketing & PR services for the upscale & MICE hospitality business, please contact Eric Grandjean at our sales office:

>> rmconsultwww@gmail.com

Russia most producing BRIC market

From today's Travel Daily News:

According to a special analysis of the World Travel Monitor commissioned by ITB Berlin, there is no correlation between trips abroad, economic prosperity and population density. Russia is the most sparsely populated of these countries and its economy ranks third, but in terms of outbound travel the Russians come first. They undertake 1.3 times as many trips as the Chinese, 3.4 times as many as Indians, and 4.6 times as many trips as Brazilians. In terms of growth in outbound trips Russia also ranks first. Five years ago 15.9 million Russians and 13 million Chinese went on trips abroad. According to the latest surveys, 23.8 million Russians and 18.3 million Chinese (not counting trips to Hong Kong and Macau, which remain the most popular destinations) travel abroad. During the period surveyed Russian lust for travel rose by 50 per cent, as opposed to a 41 per cent increase among Chinese.

>> read more at www.traveldailynews.com

CY, GR & ES benefit from TR drop of Russian arrivals

The Russian tourists are chosing Cyprus, Greece & Spain at the expense of TurkeyMoscow, 28.JUL.2012

• The Russian marhet which was traditionally prodcing some 2 million arrivals to Turkey these last years is showing a significant change this year in spite of visa free regime they commonly installed with the Russian Federation last year.

rm consultants russia @ PERE-dvizhenie festival

20 & 21.07.2012  rm consultants russia took an active part to the first media-travel festival PERE-Dvizhenie. In the enchanting surrounding of Pereslavl Zalesski, 120 km  North-East of Moscow, more than 300 personalities from the media, travel industry and officials met in a totally relaxed atmosphere. This was the opportunity to exchange ideas, projects and business cards while degustation the famous medovukha (honey based light but not soft drink), listen to quite serious conference about the problems encountered to promote Russia and its many destinations as well as foreign destinations in the Russian market. Regis Morvan made the first ever presentation in the open air of Maldivian properties of AAA Hotels & Resorts in the Russian countryside on a flatscreen and at the end a prize draw was done which was one of the intense moments of the day! As you see, our staff in Russian is ready to take any opportunity to show your property and help you in any situation!

>> The festival page on facebook (in Russian for the moment)

>> www.rmconsultants.ru

>> www.zitahlikudafunafaru.com

PATA Appoints Leong as Chief Operating Officer

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Ms Sheila Leong as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 3, 2012. Sheila, a Singaporean national and a PATA staff member since 1998, assumes the role of COO, a newly introduced position, to consolidate all operational activities. All Regional Directors and representatives will report to the COO. PATA CEO Martin J. Craigs said: “Sheila has massive experience with PATA and is widely respected in the travel industry across Asia Pacific and beyond. Her appointment will enhance the delivery of PATA benefits to members around the globe.”

Bahrain event in SPB

02.07.2012, Saint-Petersburg. Before the opening of the exhibition “Tilos, The journey beyond life” at the Hermitage museum, rm consultants russia organized for the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Kingdom of Bahrein a presentation of the destination and its assets to the local travel trade. The 50 travel companies who attended this event were presented an introduction to the Kingdom as a Leisure and MICE destination, just enough to feel like knowing more! Judging by the high interest and the number of questions that the representatives of the Ministry and the Association of Bahraini Hotels had to answer to, no doubt that the travel trade from the Northern Capital of Russia will be willing to discover this jewel of the Gulf, all the more that,  the direct flights with Dubai since November 2011 make it now more accessible.  For this event, the SPB office of rm consultants russia produced a presentation in Russian and published the Russian version of the 2012 brochure.

>> www.barhaintourism.com

>> presentation of the Bahraini destination

>> destination brochure in Russian

Costa del Sol Elite Collection dinner, Moscow

22.05.2012  rm consultants russia organized a connecting dinner hosted by the Costa del Sol tourist board & convention bureau. The President Elias Bendodo, the General manager Arturo Bernal and Lynn Mitchell, Director of business development welcome 20 decision makers from the Moscow travel trade, whose opinion is essential for the launch and the success of new producs. The guest were explained the new concept of the sunny region of Europe: The Costa del Sol Elite Collection, a label of upmarket offers and products targetting the luxury FIT segment and part of MICE industry. The dinner was held in an upscale yet friendly restaurant which fitted the spirit of the product. The relax atmosphere help the Spanish delegation communicate with the top Russian buyers and get a great lot of valuable information. feedback, reactions and suggestions during friendly yet professional chat.

rm consultants russia was in charge of buyer selection & invitation, the menu, the venue with AV equipment, the table plan and the signature giveaways: bouquets of fresh red roses with the Costa del Sol label which are always much appreciated.

For more information about organisation of connecting dinners & other exclusive promotion events, contact Eric Grandjean at eric.grandjean@interfacetourism.com

>> www.visitcostadelsol.com

TOUR MONTPARNASSE | PARIS

Since April 2012 rm consultants russia promotes in the Russian market the highest big capacity venue in Paris, the Montparnasse tower. It offers an astounding panaromic view from its 56th floor which the tourists can access after a 36 second ride in Europe's fastest lift. The restaurant and the Espace 56 are a must chose for events. PR & marketing actions in the Russian market include brochure regionalisation, buyers qualification, sales blitz, famtrip (the February World of Dolce Vita Workshop with 30 top buyers will take place at Espace 56)

For more information about our sales promotion packages in Russia, contact Eric Grandean at eric.grandjean@interfacetourism.com.

>> www.tourmontparnasse56.com
>> for MICE: www.espace56.com