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Moscow welcomed 40,8 thousands tourists from India during the first half of the 2025, which is a 40% increase compared to the same period last year. India has become the second-largest country among non-CIS countries by tourist arrivals. Overall, more than half a million travelers from outside CIS countries visited Moscow between January and June 2025 — a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024.The Moscow City Tourism Committee notes that this growth reflects both the rising interest from Asian markets and Moscow’s expanding appeal as a global destination. This upward trend is also seen in hotel statistics. According to Rosstat, the number of foreign guests staying at Moscow hotels increased by 14% during the first seven months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Based on data from the online booking platform Ostrovok, 94% of all summer bookings for 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels were made by travelers from non-CIS countries – up from 85% last year – with Indian tourists being among the most active guests in Moscow’s premium accommodation segment. Travelling to Moscow for Indian tourists is driven by a couple of reasons. Moscow became more accessible with e-visa opportunities, which allows travelers to obtain an entry visa fully online in just four days, with no invitations or hotel confirmations required. Furthermore, a diverse events calendar, featuring everything from major festivals to business conferences, plays a grand role in attracting more visitors from India. For example, during the major urban project “Summer in Moscow”, the Russian capital hosted two large-scale events celebrating Indian culture – International Day of Yoga and Bharat Utsav (The Festival of India in Moscow). Such events represent Moscow’s welcoming …

Moscow is set to become the epicenter of the global MICE industry as it hosts the Meet Global MICE Congress 2025 on December 17-18, 2025, at the World Trade Center. For the third consecutive year, this significant event will bring together experts, top-notch speakers, MICE planners from Russia, BRICS and Global South Countries to network, collaborate, exchange ideas and discuss the latest  trends. The Congress programm is meticulously designed, featuring over 15 dedicated business sessions, with the main theme ‘Unity through Open Diversity: New Opportunities for Global Growth’. On Day One focus will be on enhancing cooperation between government entities and business, exploring intergovernmental projects that can drive the MICE industry forward. Sessions on Day Two will cover a wide array of topics, including global trends, analytics, destination marketing, incentive travel, business strategies, and the latest in cutting-edge technologies. For those looking to stay ahead of industry trends and broaden their professional horizons, attendance at this congress is highly recommended. The Meet Global MICE Congress 2025 serves as a distinctive platform for strengthening brand positioning and engaging with the high qualified professional audience from diverse regions, including  India, China, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America, the CIS, and, of course, Russia. With over 3200 pre-scheduled appointments taking place in the expo zone, attendees will have the chance to meet exhibitors who will represent the best MICE destinations from around the globe. The Congress helps to generate valuable business leads for the upcoming year and build new successful partnerships. The Meet Global MICE 2025 congress is a key event for everyone involved in the MICE industry. With its focus on collaboration, innovation, and growth, this congress will not only foster professional development but also contribute to the overall development of the MICE sector …