Concern over coronavirus outbreak impacts tourism in northern Europe and Arctic Russia
First coronavirus case in northern Finland triggers big headlines. In Murmansk, incoming tourists are expected to be down 80 percent
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Number of Chinese visitors eclipses other international travellers to the Northwest Territories, Arctic Canada
The number of tourists visiting the Northwest Territories, Arctic Canada from China has eclipsed all other international visitor numbers, while
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Russia’s visa reform could make St. Petersburg trips easier and cheaper
Russia is planning to reform it’s tourist visa system, and introduce an online, free-of-charge visa for travel to certain areas,
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More British tourists visited Finland in November, but Russians still first
Despite some bad press, Finland remained a magnet for British tourists in November, according to Statistics Finland data released on
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Thousands of overseas applicants vie for seasonal jobs in Arctic Finland
Travel agents and employers in Finland’s northernmost region say they have seen a marked increase in the number of seasonal employees
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Canadian tourism organizations, including in North, decide to ‘pause’ marketing in China
Chinese tourism in the Northwest Territories has seen a boom in the past few years, but with the current political
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Illegal tour operators in Canada’s Northwest Territories under control, says tourism minister
The minister responsible for tourism in Canada’s Northwest Territories says the government is doing more to combat illegal tour operators,
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More than 200 polar bears assembled on beach in Arctic Russia
A group of tourists on board the Russian cruise ship «Akademik Shokalsky» got a sight of their life when they
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Warming may hurt and help tourism in Southeast Alaska
Global warming could threaten Alaska’s status as one of the nation’s most desirable tourist destinations, warn scientists studying climate change.
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Lodge owner in northern Canada apologizes for racist slur in brochure
“Holy cow, how could I be so stupid,” said lodge owner Brent Fleck after his planning guide warning guests to
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Russia-Ukraine tensions may impact Finnish economy
A weaker rouble could reduce the total level of Finnish exports to Russia, while Russian tourists may have less valuable
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