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Definition of resort

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Definition of resort  (Entry 2 of 3)

intransitive verb

Definition of re-sort  (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

• stamping ground
• stomping ground

resource , resort , expedient , shift , makeshift , stopgap mean something one turns to in the absence of the usual means or source of supply.

resource and resort apply to anything one falls back upon.

expedient may apply to any device or contrivance used when the usual one is not at hand or not possible.

shift implies a tentative or temporary imperfect expedient.

makeshift implies an inferior expedient adopted because of urgent need or allowed through indifference.

stopgap applies to something used temporarily as an emergency measure.

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Word History

Middle English, return, source of aid, from Anglo-French, from resortir to rebound, resort, from re- + Old French sortir to go out, leave

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

1889, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing resort

• last resort
• weapon of last resort
• without resort to

Dictionary Entries Near resort

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“Resort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resort. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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Definition of resort noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

• have/take a vacation/a break/a day off/a year off/time off
• go on/be on vacation/leave/honeymoon/safari/sabbatical/a trip/a tour/a cruise/a pilgrimage
• go backpacking/camping/sightseeing
• plan a trip/a vacation/your itinerary
• reserve a hotel room/a flight/tickets
• have/make/cancel a reservation
• rent a condo/a vacation home/a cabin
• rent a car/bicycle/moped/scooter/Jet Ski
• stay in a hotel/a bed and breakfast/a youth hostel/a villa/a trailer/a vacation home/a resort/a timeshare
• cost/charge $100 a/per night for a suite/a single/double/twin room
• check into/out of a hotel/a motel/your room
• pack/unpack your suitcase/bags
• call/order room service
• cancel/cut short a trip/vacation
• apply for/get/renew a/your passport
• take out/buy/get travel insurance
• catch/miss your plane/train/ferry/connecting flight
• fly (in)/travel (in) first/business/economy class
• make/have a brief/two-day/twelve-hour layover/stopover in Hong Kong
• experience/cause/lead to delays
• check (in)/collect/get/lose your baggage/luggage
• be charged for/pay excess baggage fees
• board/get on/leave/get off the aircraft/plane/ship/ferry
• taxi down/leave/approach/hit/overshoot the runway
• experience/hit/encounter (mild/severe) turbulence
• suffer from/recover from/get over your jet lag/motion sickness
• be seasick/carsick
• attract/draw/bring tourists/visitors
• encourage/promote/hurt tourism
• promote/develop ecotourism
• build/develop/visit a tourist/tropical/beach/ski resort
• work for/be operated by a major hotel chain
• be served by/compete with low-fare/low-cost/budget airlines
• use/go to/have a travel agent
• contact/check with your travel agent/tour operator
• buy/be on/go on a package deal/vacation/tour
• buy/bring back (tacky/overpriced) souvenirs

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WHAT DOES RESORT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of resort in the English dictionary

The first definition of resort in the dictionary is to have recourse for help, use, etc. Other definition of resort is to go, esp often or habitually; repair. Resort is also a place to which many people go for recreation, rest, etc.

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Sights of Elektrostal, Moscow region

Table of contents:, history of the city, park of culture and leisure, historical and art museum, october cultural center, kristall ice palace, memorial complex, museum and exhibition complex.

2024 Author : Harold Hamphrey | [email protected] . Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

In the Moscow region there is a small cozy town Elektrostal. Its sights for the most part have no historical value due to the fact that the city has a relatively small history. But for a visiting tourist or city dweller, they will be of interest. There is something to see, where to go to have an exciting leisure time.

Today the population of the city is 158 thousand people. Until the beginning of the 20th century there were several small workers' settlements here. After the opening of the electrometallurgical and equipment factories, the place began to be called the natural boundary of Calm. The construction of the railway made this settlement accessible, and workers and families flocked here to earn money. In 1925, the station was named Elektrostal, and the rapid increase in population allowed the village to receive the status of a city.

The founder of the city is a prominent Russian industrialist Nikolai Vtorov. It was he who opened the plant here, creating, in fact, a city-forming enterprise that is still operating. In Soviet times, it was a closed facility, and it was not easy to get to work here.

Today Elektrostal is a promising industrial city with a great future and a heroic past. It bears the proud name "City of Military and Labor Glory".

You can learn about the sights of Elektrostal with descriptions and photos here. There are places for walking, outdoor activities and cultural development.

Those who come to the city by train are met by a monument to the metallurgist. It was installed in November 2017 for the 100th anniversary of the Elektrostal plant. The attraction is made in the style of constructivism. The monument quickly won the love of the townspeople, because this city is supported by ordinary workers.

Elektrost altsy and the founding father of the plant, Nikolai Vtorov, are honored. In 2002, a monument was opened in honor of him, which became a landmark of the city of Elektrostal. The bronze sculpture is installed on the site where once stood a monument to the leader of the world proletariat, V. I. Lenin. Times change, characters change. Today, the plant, founded a century ago, is the largest in Russia. Vtorov himself, whose fortune was estimated at 60 million rubles in gold, according to Forbes magazine, was the owner of the largest capital at the beginning of the century. He was a banker, an industrialist, an entrepreneur, a man of action.

The monument was erected byinitiative of the townspeople who wished to perpetuate the monument to the great man.

One of the popular places for spending weekends and evenings among citizens and guests of the city is the Park of Culture and Leisure. Here you can ride attractions for children and adults, play slot machines, rollerblade or bike. The park is divided into two zones. Fans of unhurried walks in the fresh air make a promenade on the Quiet Alley, and those who prefer outdoor activities flock to the Entertainment Alley. The park has a summer stage, where concerts and cafes are regularly held.

Until 1999, there was no central museum among the attractions of Elektrostal in the Moscow Region. The expositions were exhibited in schools, the house of culture, in factory museums. The city was closed, so there was no large influx of tourists and visitors. The appearance of the historical and art museum made it possible for residents and guests of the city to learn a lot of useful information about their native land, the formation of the production process, and the difficult years of the war. The exposition consists of paintings by local artists, historical artifacts, household items, documents, books and much more. The collection is updated regularly. It also hosts outdoor exhibitions, which are always popular with the townspeople.

One of the main attractions of Elektrostal, the photo of which is available to almost every resident or visitor, is the Main Alley. On herpassers-by like to stroll along shady paths, townspeople rest by the fountain after a hard shift at the plant. Flower beds are the decoration of the alley. In 2006, a flower festival was held here for the first time, which has become traditional. Each enterprise of the city and private individuals give residents a real composition of fresh flowers, which pleases with bright colors all summer long. A riot of colors, aromas and a flight of fantasy reigns here. Walking through the park, you can see Snow White with a basket, a bright well, a multi-tiered cake made from fresh flowers, hearts of lovers or a fabulous house. It is almost impossible not to take a photo against the background of these compositions.

There is a cultural center in the city. It hosts performances by local creative teams and visiting stars, performances and circus performances.

In 1971, the ice palace "Crystal" was opened in the city. Almost immediately, a children's and youth hockey team was organized, which gained sports fame. This is the home sports arena for the Elektrostal hockey team. Matches of different levels are held on the ice.

There are sections for children who go in for hockey or figure skating. Citizens come here with their families to cheer for their favorite team or go ice skating.

Elektrostal is a city with a heroic past. During the war years, more than 12 thousand citizens came to the recruiting station and went to the front to defend their homeland. Almost 4 thousand of them did not return from the battle. To these heroesdedicated to the memorial complex with the inextinguishable Eternal Flame, opened in 1968

But the electricians took part in the war in Afghanistan and Chechnya. By decision of the city authorities, their memory is also immortalized in the memorial complex.

It has become a good tradition for newlyweds to lay flowers at this monument.

In 1999, a museum and exhibition complex was opened in the city, where, in addition to the exhibition hall, there are numerous circles for children, classes for young people, and a creative workshop. Various festivals, exhibitions, city holidays and other events are held within the walls and on the territory of the complex, which attract many spectators.

Listing the sights of Elektrostal, it is impossible not to mention the temples. There are several of them in the city: the church of St. John of Kronstadt, St. Andrew's Church, the hospital church of St. Panteleimon. Another new church is being built. In appearance, the temples look ancient, monumental, in the Novgorod style. But they were all built at the end of the 20th century.

Let there be no ancient artifacts among the sights of Elektrostal. But on the other hand, all of them are connected with the history of the city, with everyday work and military exploits of ordinary residents.

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New Arizona mega-resort will rival Vegas and Southern California. What visitors can expect

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article gave incorrect information about the cost and capacity of the Vai Amphitheater.

The face of Kurt Cobain, the late lead singer of '90s alternative band Nirvana, stares at guests meandering through the beige-painted hallway of VAI Resort's Amphitheater Tower, bearing words of advice from a poster print on the wall: "Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are."

When guests unlock the door to their room in the music-centric hotel, they step inside what feels like their own personal Hard Rock Cafe, where the décor includes a guitar above the bed and photos of musicians performing.

By the end of this year, the view from the balcony should look less like a construction site and more like the stage of an outdoor concert venue.

If VAI Resort CEO and Arizona native Grant Fisher's vision comes to pass, people from Phoenix will choose VAI for a weekend getaway instead of Las Vegas.

What will VAI Resort in Glendale have?

VAI Resort, scheduled to open in late 2024 on Cardinals Way across from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, is a new kind of hotel for metro Phoenix. Its 11,000-capacity concert venue is designed to compete with Las Vegas for A-list artist residencies.

The resort, which the Glendale City Council approved in 2020 when it was called Crystal Lagoons, will include sandy beaches with 5 acres of temperature-controlled water.

It will be adjacent to Mattel Adventure Park , which will include a Barbie Beach House and Hot Wheels-themed roller coasters. This aims to make Phoenix competitive with Southern California for beach getaways and family theme park trips.

The resort will also have a spa and wellness center, luxury boutiques and 12 restaurants anchored by a steakhouse that offers stage views.

"VAI is undoubtedly breaking the mold with experiential hospitality, as every aspect is designed to treat guests to incredible entertainment, cuisine and luxury,” Fisher said in a statement.

What makes VAI different from other Phoenix-area hotels?

In addition to the concert venue, man-made beaches and Mattel Adventure Park, VAI will have a 50,000-square-foot, European-inspired "party island" called Konos Island and tethered hot-air balloon rides where passengers can view desert and mountain vistas from 400 feet above ground.

Fisher envisions VAI competing with Las Vegas for vacationers.

"The traditional hotel in Arizona is golf and spa oriented," Fisher, 28, told The Arizona Republic in December 2022. "Why do people leave Arizona? It's to go to these mega entertainment destinations. So, what I really wanted to do was bring that to the heart of Phoenix."

It's rare for a "mega entertainment destination" to be developed outside of Las Vegas, said Emmy Hise, senior director of hospitality analytics with CoStar Group, which owns the global hospitality data company STR.

She said bringing such a concept to reality requires a large amount of land and access to major highways and airports. The VAI location has these attributes.

"I think any time you add something new to a market, especially this type of hotel, people are attracted to it," Hise said. "The fact it’s a little further west from downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale, there’s more land to develop and it can make it a different type of destination."

The rarity of hotels like VAI in the U.S. is not lost on Kim Grace Sabow, president and CEO of the Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association. She said Arizona is "witnessing the emergence of a true game changer" for entertainment and luxury hospitality statewide.

"VAI Resort transcends the boundaries of traditional hotels, offering a complete and unparalleled resort destination that sets it apart from the rest," she said.

The only parallels to VAI Resort outside of Las Vegas that Hise could think of were the Gaylord Hotels, large convention-focused resorts with features like water parks, riverboat rides and animal encounters.

Gaylord's flagship hotel, the 2,888-room Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee, offers live music. Kelly Clarkson, Sheryl Crow and Paramore performed there, and it hosted Christmas residencies from country artists like Larry Gatlin and the Oak Ridge Boys, according to Setlist.fm .

How big is the VAI Resort?

VAI is on 60 acres south of State Farm Stadium and will have 1,100 rooms and suites across four towers:

• Amphitheater Tower: 318 rooms.
• Rhythm Tower: 311 rooms.
• Cadence Tower: 299 rooms.
• VAI Villas: 155 rooms.

The resort originally planned 630 rooms when it was known as Crystal Lagoons.

It will be the largest hotel in Arizona, surpassing the 1,003-room Sheraton Phoenix Downtown.

It also will trounce the sizes of the West Valley's and Westgate Entertainment District's top hotels, with more than triple their capacity, Hise said.

The West Valley's largest hotel is the 343-room Bluegreen Vacations Cibola Vista Resort and Spa near Lake Pleasant, about 20 miles northwest of VAI Resort. It will have 23 more rooms than the largest hotel at Westgate, the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa.

How much will it cost to stay at VAI Resort?

Room rates will range from $500 to $900 per night, Fisher said. He didn't specify whether VAI Resort would charge a resort fee.

Reinventing Valley tourism

If Fisher's ambitions to remake Arizona's lodging landscape sound familiar, it's because others have shared them.

They can be traced as far back as the 1913 debut of the San Marcos Hotel in Chandler. The city's founder and namesake, Dr. Alexander J. Chandler, envisioned the hotel as a grand golf resort never before seen in Arizona that could compete with Pasadena, California, for wealthy tourists seeking winter escapes.

Fisher cites a more modern example: casino magnate Steve Wynn's expansion of the Las Vegas Strip in the 1990s.

The Strip had been known for casino and entertainment resorts since the 1940s, when gangster Bugsy Siegel helped open the Flamingo resort. That same decade, the flamboyant entertainer Liberace pioneered the concert residency at another Strip destination, Hotel Last Frontier.

The mega-resorts came after Wynn opened the Mirage in 1989, leading to a major expansion of the Strip where massive resorts designed for several thousand guests were built in the 1990s and 2000s.

The vast majority of the nation's hotels with the most rooms are in Las Vegas and were built during this boom. The largest, the Italian-inspired Venetian Resort, opened in 1999. It has more than 7,000 rooms between the original Venetian hotel and its sister property, Palazzo, which debuted in 2007.

In 1989, the Mirage's opening year, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority recorded 18.1 million tourists in the city. By the end of the 1990s, that number nearly doubled to 33.8 million visitors.

How VAI will compete with Las Vegas for music fans

One of the reasons for that growth is what attracted Fisher to the VAI Resort project: music residencies.

Las Vegas, during its 1990s expansion, had a reputation for residencies dominated by washed-up artists. But Canadian superstar Celine Dion's A New Day (2003-07) and Celine (2011-19) residencies at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace redefined the format. Her residencies collectively sold more than 4.5 million tickets and grossed more than $681 million, making it Vegas' biggest-selling music residency, according to Billboard .

Countless pop, rock, R&B and country superstars followed Dion's lead. Elton John's two Caesars Palace residencies were almost as successful as Dion's. Britney Spears' 2013-17 residency at Planet Hollywood made $138 million. Shania Twain ended a long hiatus from music in 2012 with a Caesars Palace residency. Usher's residency at Park MGM went viral in part for its celebrity serenades ; when the 2024 Super Bowl came to Vegas, he headlined the halftime show .

In developing the $50 million, 11,000-seat VAI Amphitheater, Fisher understands he has little competition among Arizona hotels. Perhaps the closest similar hotel would be Talking Stick Resort in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. But its concert ballroom seats 1,600, less than a quarter of what VAI expects to hold.

He instead sees VAI rivaling venues like Arizona Financial Theatre, the 5,000-seat downtown Phoenix theater where big names like Peso Pluma and Olivia Rodrigo have played to sold-out crowds.

Fisher also sees VAI competing with Vegas hotels where residencies take place. VAI Amphitheater would surpass the capacity of at least four of the biggest residency venues in Vegas:

• Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, which has hosted Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban, lists a capacity of 7,000.
• Dolby Live at Park MGM, which has hosted Usher, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga, has a capacity of 5,200.
• Resorts World Theatre, which has hosted Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan, holds 5,000 people.
• The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which has hosted Adele, Garth Brooks, Rod Stewart and Jerry Seinfeld, lists a capacity of “4,300+ seats” on its website.

How VAI will compete with Southern California for families

Hise said the current lodging market in the West Valley leans heavily on family-oriented extended stay brands like Hilton's Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites.

She thinks VAI Resort and Mattel Adventure Park, Arizona's first themed indoor/outdoor amusement park, will elevate that landscape.

"I think they're trying, in my opinion, to make it a family-friendly destination that’s easier for people to stay at," Hise said. "Phoenix has a lot of luxury. But (Glendale) is geared toward families with the cluster of resorts (and) the Mattel amusement park. I think it’s aiming for a family-friendly vacation."

When Mattel Adventure Park opens, Glendale will enter a crowded theme-park landscape.

In the West, Southern California dominates. The latest attendance report from Themed Entertainments Association and AECOM found that six of the top 20 most visited theme parks in North America in 2022 are in Southern California:

• No. 2: Disneyland Park in Anaheim, 16.9 million visitors.
• No. 8: Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, 9 million visitors.
• No. 9: Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, 8.4 million visitors.
• No. 11: Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, 3.9 million visitors.
• No. 14: SeaWorld San Diego, 3.5 million visitors.
• No. 16: Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, 2.9 million visitors.

At 9 acres, Mattel Adventure Park would be a fraction of the size of the competing parks. Disney's California Adventure, the smallest Western theme park on the attendance list, is 72 acres.

But the VAI team is betting the Mattel park can prove as successful as Disney's and Universal's parks. Last summer offered a sign: "Barbie" was the highest-grossing movie of 2023 .

And roller coaster fans will be drawn by the Hot Wheels Bone Shaker: the Ultimate Ride coaster, which climbs 84 feet and drops down a double helix track, and the Hot Wheels Twin Mill Racer, which will feature a double loop and two corkscrews.

Can VAI Resort live up to its ambitions?

Despite some controversies in the VAI development saga, such as environmental concerns regarding its plans to use 50 million gallons of water for its swimming lagoon , and activist and resident opposition to VAI receiving tax incentives , experts see its anticipated arrival as a positive.

Hise expects VAI will be a hit with Arizona staycationers and out-of-state travelers. As for whether it will fulfill Fisher's vision of remaking Arizona into something on the scale of Las Vegas or Disney's theme parks, Hise thinks it depends on something outside VAI's control.

That's whether Phoenix can attract more transatlantic and transpacific flights.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has two routes between Phoenix and Europe with three airlines. American Airlines and British Airways each fly a Phoenix-London route, while Condor Airlines flies a seasonal route to Frankfurt, Germany. In May, Sky Harbor will get a third route when Air France introduces nonstop service to Paris .

Unlike VAI's competing destinations, the Phoenix airport has no nonstop flights to Asia. Las Vegas has one to Seoul, South Korea. San Diego has one to Tokyo. Los Angeles counts 10 nonstop routes to Asia.

These routes can be crucial in driving the success of a destination. Hise cited the Las Vegas-Seoul route for attracting international tourists to Las Vegas' K-Pop music festival We Bridge in April 2023. A post from the festival organizers on X, formerly Twitter, said more than 15,000 people attended.

While not all of the traffic can be attributed to We Bridge, Korean Airlines' Las Vegas-Seoul route drew 8,516 arriving and departing passengers in April 2023, according to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

Phoenix airport officials are optimistic that Sky Harbor will eventually secure a route to Asia, citing the charter flights between Phoenix and Taipei, Taiwan, that transported Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. workers for training; the company is building a 1,100-acre plant in north Phoenix .

Right now, Fisher is focused on bringing his vision of a transformative entertainment resort to reality, a place that would stand as a point of pride for a city he's called home since he was 3 years old.

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Spain's tourism revenue seen hitting new record in 2024

S pain's tourism sector is expected to post record revenues again in 2024, the Exceltur tourism association said Tuesday, adding it was concerned at growing anger in the country against overtourism.

It predicted tourism earnings will reach 202.65 billion euros ($215.4 billion) this year, an 8.6 percent increase over the record set in 2023 which had already seen "a spectacular rate of growth," Exceltur vice president Jose Luis Zoreda told a news conference.

If confirmed, it will be the first time that tourism earnings in Spain -- the world's second most visited country after France -- will surpass 200 billion euros, he added.

Spain is benefiting from the rebound in global travel, especially from the Asian market, following the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile security concerns in rival sunshine markets in the eastern Mediterranean due to the Israel-Hamas war were helping to drive up visitors to the country, Exceltur said.

The tourism sector is also getting a boost from the increase in air links as well as the arrival of new rail operators which has boosted competition and driven down the price of high-speed rail travel leading to higher domestic tourism, it added.

Spain welcomed a record 85.1 million foreign visitors last year, mainly from Britain, France and Germany, according to national statistics institute INE.

The surge in visitor numbers has sparked a backlash from locals in tourism hotpots such as the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and Malaga.

"Our concern is to continue to grow tourism in Spain so that it is sustainable and does not generate social revulsion," Zoreda said when asked about the growth of these anti-tourism movements.

Exceltur groups Spain's hotels, resorts, transport companies, car rentals and entertainment businesses.

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resort noun ( PLACE )

• Rimini is a thriving holiday resort on the east coast of Italy.
• The resort is easily accessible by road , rail and air .
• The resort is frequented by the rich and famous .
• The coastal resorts are deserted in winter .
• There has been an increase in outbound traffic leaving London airport for the Mediterranean resorts.
• air corridor
• amenity kit
• high season
• phrase book
• post-holiday
• put something up
• ranger station
• tourist trap
• trailer park
• youth hostel

resort noun ( ACTION )

• a means to an end idiom
• methodological
• methodologically
• standard operating procedure
• stylistically

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Moscow metro to be more tourist-friendly

A new floor sign system at the Moscow metro's Pushkinskaya station. Source: Vladimir Pesnya / RIA Novosti

For many years now, Moscow has lagged behind St. Petersburg when it comes to making life easy for tourists, especially where getting around the city is concerned. Whereas the northern capital installed English-language maps, signs and information points throughout its subway system in the late 2000s, the Russian capital’s metro remained a serious challenge for foreign visitors to navigate.

Recent visitors to Moscow may have noticed some signs that change is afoot, however. In many stations of the Moscow subway, signs have appeared on the floor – with large lettering in Russian and English – indicating the direction to follow in order to change lines. Previously, foreign visitors using the Moscow metro had to rely solely upon deciphering the Russian-language signs hanging from the ceilings.

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However, this new solution has a significant drawback. “The floor navigation is visible only to a small stream of people – fewer than three people per meter. During peak hours, this navigation will simply not be noticed,” said Konstantin Trofimenko, Director of the Center for Urban Transportation Studies.

One of the biggest problems for tourists in the Russian capital remains the absence of English translations of the names of subway stations in the station vestibules and on platforms. The Department of Transportation in Moscow has not commented yet as to when this problem will be solved. However, Latin transliterations of station names can already be found in the subway cars themselves.

Finding the right exit

At four of the central stations – Okhotny Ryad, Teatralnaya, Ploshchad Revolyutsii, Lubyanka and Kuznetsky Most – the city authorities have now installed colorful stands at the exits with schematic diagrams of the station’s concourse and surrounding area, which provide information about the main attractions and infrastructural facilities.

The schematic diagrams are the work of British specialists from the City ID and Billings Jackson Design firms, who have already implemented successful projects in New York and London.

According to Alexei Novichkov, expert at the Design Laboratory at the Higher School of Economics, the design of these information booths raises no objections: The color solutions, font, layout and icons are consistent with international standards.

However, the stands do have some shortcomings. “Many questions are raised about the fact that the developers of these maps did not apply orientation to the north, and have provided layouts of the surrounding areas with respect to the exits,” says Novichkov. “A system like that is used for road navigators, but most of the ‘paper’ guides and maps are oriented strictly to north. The subway map is also oriented to north, so people may become confused.”

Muscovites and foreign visitors are generally positive about these navigation elements, with most of them citing the numbered exits from the subway as the most useful feature.

The fact is that many Moscow subway stations have several exits. One of the busiest central stations of the Moscow subway in particular, Kitay-Gorod, has more than a dozen exits. Previously, these exits were differentiated from each other only with signs in Russian referring to the names of streets and places of interest to which they led – making it easy for tourists and those with poor navigation skills to get confused.

Now, when making an appointment to meet a friend, instead of struggling to find the right spot when they tell you: “I'll meet you at the exit to Solyanka Street,” you can just propose to meet under a specific exit number.

“I’ve lived in Moscow for seven years,” says Angelika, a designer from Voronezh, “but I still don’t always know where to go to find the place I need, so the new schematic diagrams will be very useful. Previously, some subway stations had maps, but not with so much detail.”

Teething problems

Foreigners, meanwhile, focus their attention on other elements. “It is good that the new information boards have QR-codes, which can be ‘read’ by smartphones,” says Florentina, a writer from Vienna. But there are also shortcomings. “The English font of the information on posters and in the captions to theaters and museums is too small – you have to come very close to see it well,” she says.

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Florentina was also dissatisfied with the fact that such posters are not provided at all subway stations: “When I was trying to find Tsaritsyno Park (a museum and reserve in the south of Moscow) at a subway station with the same name, it turned out to be quite difficult,” she says.

“There are no maps with landmarks for other areas, such as those already in the city center. There were no clear pointers in the English language, and the passers-by I met did not speak in English, so they could not help me,” she adds.

Officials say that the navigation system is gradually being redeveloped and improved. According to Darya Chuvasheva, a press representative for the Department of Transport of Moscow, the introduction of a unified navigation system will take place in stages.

“By the end of 2014, the system will first appear on the first subway stations on the Circle Line. By the end of 2015, we plan to install the system at all major stopping points, subway stations and transport interchange hubs,” says Chuvasheva.

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As Thailand revels in Songkran water fights, tourist hub Samui suffers through drought

The resort island is facing days without running water, even as the country celebrates new year with water fights

A cross Thailand , people are getting ready to take to the streets for a giant water fight to mark the new year. Roads will be lined with vendors selling water pistols, businesses will put out buckets of icy water for refills and no passersby is safe.

What began as a tradition of the Songkran festival to sprinkle water on the hands of elders, in a symbol of cleansing and reverence to mark the new year, has evolved into huge water fights that draw tourists from across the world. But on the tourist resort island of Samui, the water fights and celebrations bely a long running problem: the island is parched. Residents say taps can stop running for days, causing disruption to businesses and daily life.

“The water hasn’t run for two and a half days now,” says Wachirawut Kulaphetkamthorn, who owns a barber shop in Lamai, Samui and has been unable to use his shower. “Last year, the water came every other day, but this week, it hasn’t run for 2-3 days in a row.”

“The restaurant nearby could not open the shop because there was no water.”

Wachirawut has resorted to buying five tanks of water. “I don’t have any backup plan. I think I just need to buy more water when it’s gone. I can’t do anything. I can only complain on Facebook,” he says. One local restaurant owner says he fills his tanks when the water is back on and this can usually see him through the two or three days when the taps dry up. But if the shortages last longer, he is forced to use expensive drinking water.

“The vendor next to my shop, when they don’t have water, they need to change to takeaway orders instead because there’s no water to clean the plates,” says Nat, who asked to give just his nickname. Big hotels are able to pay for private water supplies, which means tourists are unlikely to be affected and water fights will go ahead, according to Ratchaporn Poolsawadee, the president of the Tourism Association of Koh Samui. But this all adds an extra financial burden to the sector as it recovers from Covid.

Water on the island is derived from wetland areas, as well as an undersea pipeline that supplies 21,000 cubic metres of water a day, well short of the between 31,000 to 33,000 cubic metres of water needed a day, says Ratchaporn.

Poor planning has meant that infrastructure hasn’t kept up with the number of people migrating to work on the island, or the rapid development of luxury resorts, golf courses and spas that consume large volumes of water.

Ratchaporn says there are hopes a reverse osmosis system, and an additional pipe supplying water from Surat Thani will ease the problem, though, for now, the dry weather is an added problem. Thailand is currently experiencing extreme heat due to the El Niño phenomenon, which is associated with hotter, drier conditions across the region. The Thai public health ministry has warned of the risk of heatstroke during the Songkran period, as temperatures have reached record levels in some areas. Despite the risks, the government hopes this year’s Songkran festival, which marks the Thai new year, will give a much-needed boost to the tourism sector. This year’s celebrations have been extended from the usual three days to three weeks, after the festival was recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage event by Unesco. In Samui, businesses are also extending the celebrations to encourage tourists to stay longer, says Ratchaporn, offering events including orchestral concerts and foam parties – which use less water than a traditional water fight.

“It is high season and [Songkran] is also one of the cultural attractions for the period,” says Ratchaporn.

He says businesses and authorities will make sure people have a chance to splash in water – even if this brings added costs.

“Even if we don’t have water. It’s like … Christmas, no matter if you don’t have anything you will at least try to provide your family with a cookie and warm milk.”

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Tourism Development Fund (TDF) collaborates with Karisma Resorts International at the 2024 International Hospitality Investment Forum

Berlin, Germany, 17 April 2024 –  Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) and Karisma Hotels & Resorts International signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), exploring opportunities for developing luxury resorts in Saudi Arabia. The signing took place on 17th April at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin.

This partnership represents a strategic alliance as it unlocks a new potential for the tourism industry. The mutually beneficial agreement outlines a roadmap to determining a methodology for investing and providing financial and non-financial support to a vibrant ecosystem of investors, clients and partners bringing tourism and hospitality to unique areas.

"The Tourism Development Fund is unlocking a great potential with Karisma Hotels & Resorts as we join forces to explore the feasibility of funding and supportive innovative projects that will significantly contribute to the growing of tourism sector" said Qusai Al-Fakhri, CEO of TDF.

“We are proud to announce the company’s significant entrance into Saudi Arabia with multiple hotel developments throughout the Kingdom, in collaboration with our partners and local developers. Leveraging our expertise in conceptualizing, developing, owning, and managing All-Inclusive and European Plan (EP) experiential leisure resorts worldwide, Karisma will introduce first-of-its-kind experiential leisure hotels in partnership with worldwide acclaimed brands, bringing a new offering of leisure vacations to the Kingdom.” Esteban Velasquez, CEO of Karisma Hotels and Resorts.

The Tourism Development Fund aims to connect the world with opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s high-growth tourism sector. TDF offers financial and non-financial support to both international private investors and home-grown small and medium-sized businesses, as well as entrepreneurs. 

Karisma Hotels and Resorts is renowned for its diverse portfolio of unique brands, each offering distinct experiences tailored to different preferences. From the family-friendly luxury all-inclusive of Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts, featuring immersive experiences inspired by beloved Nickelodeon characters, to the laid-back island vibes of Margaritaville Island Reserve ® by Karisma and Margaritaville Beach Resort Ambergris Caye, BOR hotel and Azul Beach Resorts by Karisma. 

This signing between TDF and Karisma Resorts comes during an important era as Saudi Arabia’s hospitality industry is booming as it represents significant investment opportunities. This is happening as the Kingdom has reached to its target, set out for 2030, of 100 million annual visitors. This target was already achieved in 2023, which led to a new target that aims to welcome 150 million visitor to Saudi Arabia by 2030. 

The Tourism Development Fund was created in 2020 to connect the world with opportunities in the Kingdom’s high-growth tourism sectors. With $4 Bn funding, it aims to make tourism investment more attractive to both lenders and investors. Saudi Arabia presents some of the world’s best tourism investment opportunities, having opened its doors to tourists in 2019. The tourism sector is a key driver of the Saudi Vision 2030.  

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About Karisma Resorts

Karisma Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning luxury hotel collection that owns, manages, and develops an impressive portfolio of properties in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe with multiple brands such as Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts, Margaritaville Island Reserve®️ by Karisma; Margaritaville Beach Resort Ambergris Caye, BOR Hotel and Azul Beach Resorts by Karisma. Their properties have been honored with the industry's top accolades, including Conde Nast Traveler's "Top 30 Hotels in Cancun," World Waterpark Association “Leading Edge Award,” Travel Weekly “Magellan Awards,” and AAA's "Five Diamond Award" and "Four Diamond Award." Karisma Hotels & Resorts is committed to employee and community support while delivering authentic experiences to guests, receiving worldwide recognition for its compassionate and creative approach to hospitality management and product innovations.

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