Industry Updates

February 2019

Corinthia Hotels announces new luxury hotel in Moscow, Russia

A luxury Corinthia hotel is to be built in the heart of Moscow, the second hotel in Russia to be operated by the Maltese hotel chain. International Hotel Investments, owner of the Corinthia, said on Monday that it had acquired a minority share in a consortium to acquire a landmark property at 10, Tverskaya, Moscow’s principal avenue leading onto the Kremlin and Red Square.

he property has a listed façade, and houses the famous 19th century Filippov Bakery, but permits are in hand allow up to 43,000 square metres of development behind the retained frontage.   The consortium has plans to create a luxury Corinthia Hotel and branded serviced apartments for sale. An element of high-end retail will be featured alongside Tverskaya.

 

IHI has had a presence in Russia since 2002, when it acquired and redeveloped five historic properties on the main boulevard in St Petersburg, transforming them into the Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg, the Nevskij Plaza Retail and Commercial Centre as well as other commercial property. Source: timesofmalta.com

If you need any assistance with hotel booking in Russia, Tsar Events Team will be happy to assist you.

 

Plus, we are so happy and proud to announce that Ekaterina Antonova, Tsar Events Russia DMC & PCO Project Manager Assistant, has won 2019 Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship.

The Association of Destination Management Executives International    (ADMEI) is pleased to announce the 2019 Linda Thompson Memorial Scholars. ADMEI is honored to administer the Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship as a living tribute to Linda Thompson, who was a vital part of the Destination Management profession and meetings industry. As an owner of Cappa & Graham, Inc. in San Francisco, CA, and a vital force in the DMC Network, Linda dedicated herself to mentoring young professionals and raising the level of excellence in our industry. This year, 15 highly competitive applications were received from individuals who are preparing for a career in Destination Management.

Ekaterina Antonova is this year’s international winner. A sophomore at The St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Ekaterina is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management. She has served as an intern with Tsar Events Russia, a Hosts Global Member, which evolved into several part-time positions with the DMC. Her native language is Russian, but she is also fluent in English and worked as an operation manager’s assistant for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The scholarship provides $1,000 for each scholar towards tuition and an invitation to participate at the ADMEI Annual Conference in Houston, TX, 7 – 9 February 2019. Industry professionals who want to keep Linda’s vitality an important part of the Destination Management industry are welcome to send their contributions to the Linda Thompson Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O ADMEI, 201 Hunter’s Crossing Boulevard, Suite 10 – 199, Bastrop, TX 78602 USA.

About ADMEI. The Association of Destination Management Executives International    (ADMEI) is the premier international association for DMCs. Its mission is to define the DMC industry, uphold the highest level of professionalism, establish standard business and ethical practices, and promote the value of local Destination Management. You can Find an ADMEI member DMC in the online directory or for more information about ADMEI, please visit www.admei.org.

Also, Tsar Events Russia DMC & PCO team has become ADMEI EXCELLENCE AWARD FINALIST in nomination     «Excellence in Cultural and Tradition Integration» for their event Gala Dinner at Moscow GUM for FIFA World Cup 2018 Coca Cola.

About ADMEI Awards Program. Established in 2005, the ADMEI Awards Program recognizes member excellence in Destination Management Company     (DMC) program, component development, and delivery.  Submissions in over 20 award classifications are judged by a team of international industry professionals and the award winners are celebrated annually at the Awards Gala during the ADMEI Annual Conference.

 

The ADMEI Awards Program includes three categories:  Excellence, Achievement and Recognition.

The Excellence Awards identify DMCs that excel in a specific component of Destination Management services for a program.  
The Achievement Awards identify DMCs that excel in Destination Management services for a specific program.
The Recognition Awards recognize peers and industry leaders with special acknowledgement for their efforts and leadership.

 

If you need asistance with hotel accommodation or museums visits you can always ask team of Tsar Events. Also we can help you with planning your special event, cultural  or incentive program, conference and congress in Moscow or St. Peterbsurg. Tsar Events Destination Management Company & Professional Congress Organizer provides all MICE services in all Russian cities.

Why TSAR EVENTS DMC & PCO?

Tsar Events DMC & PCO has become first DMC who wrote book-instruction for tourists and professional travel planners who are going to Russia!

  • RUSSIA’S LEADING DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY World travel awards 2012 & 2013 & 2014 WINNER
  • The BEST DMC 2011                   (New European Economy magazine, UK)
  • The only CERTIFIED DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL                  (DMCP) in Russia
  • The only COMPANY in Russia run by CERTIFIED MEETING PROFESSIONAL                 (CMP)

From  »concept to reality», our services & events are designed to meet the creative, motivational and budgetary needs of the professional meeting planner or executive. We work with you from concept and design through successful program execution.

Through one point of contact we are proud to provide our clients with:
• Collaborative Creativity
• Consistency in Services
• Destination Communication
• Imaginative Corporate Incentive Programs
• Innovative Theme Parties and Special Events
• Comprehensive Meeting Planning Services
• Ground Transportation Services

Tsar Events DMC & PCO has become first DMC who wrote book-instruction for tourists and professional travel planners who are going to Russia!  New book offers a mesmerizing slice of life in Russia. Alexander Rodionov & Maya Krivchenia shares an informative and enjoyable guide to enjoying the historical and cultural wealth of the world’s largest country.

Why  ST. PETERSBURG?

The most CULTURAL city in Russia
The 4th biggest city in Europe with the population of 6 million people
City with largest number of palaces and the deepest metro in the world
The cradle of Russian Literature, Art and Education.

Ideal places for Tsar’s Events:

— Gala Dinner at Faberge Museum –with biggest collection of Faberge Eggs
— Lunch at a single long table for 600 persons inside of the biggest Artillery museum in the world
— Exclusive night visit to Hermitage        (Winter Palace)
— Transfer from airport by BTR, stretch limousine or Russian Troika
— Gala dinner with Rasputin in Yusupoff Palace
— Water and Fire Fairytale in Peterhoff Palace
— Hockey game against Russian team 
— Politburo meeting in  Political Dacha K2

Want to hear 1000 more ideas?
Get in contact with Tsar Events DMC.