World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017

INDIAN OCEAN GALA CEREMONY - 8TH JULY 2017 Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, Maldives

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GRAHAM COOKE immerse yourself in the paradise? Whether it is in your own private pool, in a lagoon, on the beach, or in the ocean, your time here is guaranteed to refresh your soul.

And what a time to being visiting the Maldives.

On behalf of everybody at World Travel Awards, it is my pleasure to warmly welcome you all to our Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony. It is an honour to this year host the event here in the Maldives at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef – a one of a kind property in a one of a kind destination.

Now in our 24th year, recognition by the World Travel Awards is acknowledged across the global hospitality industry as the ultimate hospitality accolade. Tonight we will reward the leaders in this world-beating region.

Our host this evening, the five-star Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, gives you, our guests, a chance to get closer to the unparalleled beauty of the Maldives. While here why not take the opportunity to

Earlier this year the Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation launched its ‘Story of the Maldives’ campaign – designed to boost visitor numbers ever higher.

The campaign will consist of never before seen activities as well as many co-creation, guerrilla marketing and online based elements. Running until 2018, it will be integral as the destination seeks to beat the record 1.2 million visitors welcomed in 2016.

G R A N D TO U R Tonight’s exceptional event is the second of our year-long Grand Tour 2017, a series of regional events designed to celebrate the world’s outstanding travel brands, covering six continents and featuring over 9,000 nominees.

Following our debut at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai last month, we will move from here in the Mal-

dives to the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Mexico for the Latin America event in September. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa will then welcome our Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony the same month.

Both are set to welcome hundreds of industry leaders from their respective regions and will be red letter days in the global tourism calendar.

Russian cultural capital St. Petersburg will play host to the Europe Gala Ceremony, before World Travel Awards hosts the Africa Gala Ceremony at Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre in Kigali, the rapidly developing capital of Rwanda.

We will conclude the regional events this year at the Armani Hotel Dubai, home to the Middle East Gala Ceremony.

The World Travel Awards Grand Final 2017 will this year be hosted by JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, with the luxury resort set to host winners from each regional show on December 10th.

Each year our locations, categories, nominees and,

most importantly, number of voting travel professionals increases exponentially, revealing the tremendous public demand for the recommendation a World Travel Award signifies.

The recognition World Travel Awards offers is one of a kind, as no other organisation has the experience, the gravitas, or the loyal following of more than half of a million travel, tourism and hospitality professionals we possess.

I wish to salute our hosts this evening, Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, and to thank you all for joining us on this special evening.

A big thanks, too, to our partners Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation and Sun Siyam, as well as our International Broadcast Partner TV5 Monde.

Finally, congratulations to all our nominees on your endeavours and achievements this year - and the very best luck!

World Travel Awards President & Founder Graham Cooke

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ASSALAAMU ALAIKUM! WELCOME!

It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017.

The team and I are extremely pleased and honoured with your presence. I hope that your stay with us is enjoyable and memorable.

It is truly an honour, and a privilege for us to host this international event.

I have no doubt in my mind, that this will be a worthwhile experience. We have, an opportunity before us to learn from some of the best experts in this field and I have every reason to believe that we will have a very promising future for the travel industry.

I would like to congratulate all the winners on your excellent work of hospitality and services. This award has its long traditions and has retained its popularity, giving the visitors a wide and varied overview on the world of travel and tourism today!

It has been only 2 years since we officially launched under the brand Sun Aqua.

With the rebranding and the changes it means that we need to step up our effort to appeal to our potential visitors and keep upgrading ourselves in order to attract more of them to come.

I would like to use this wonderful opportunity to thank our Chairman & Managing Director for taking the brand to new heights and creating a distinct destination for travelers.

I wish World Travel Awards a resounding success and all of you a pleasant stay in Sun Aqua Vilu Reef Maldives.

Thank you very much.

Mohamed Hilmy General Manager, Sun Aqua Vilu Reef Maldives

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MINISTER OF TOURISM, HON. MOOSA ZAMEER opportunity for us in our efforts to promote Maldives as a luxury tourist destination.

Maldives has been in the tourism industry for the past 43 years.

With tremendous efforts, significant changes and developments have been taken place in Maldives tourism industry, especially in creating an investor friendly environment. As a result, Maldives has never been a better place to invest than today. President Yameen has created an investor friendly environment where both local and international investors can easily invest here in Maldives with confidence. Therefore, let me take this opportunity to thank President His Excellency Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom for his guidance and leadership for the development of our economy, especially the tourism industry.

World Travel Awards has been one of the most prestigious and comprehensive events in the world tourism industry. Since its establishment in 1993, WTA has become the Oscar equivalent award in the global tourism industry.

It is a great privilege and honour for Maldives, to host the World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2017. It is also a great

Let me also thank the WTA team for hosting this remarkable event in the Maldives. I would also like to convey my heartfelt appreciation to all the eminent leaders in this industry. I wish to thank our partners in Maldives tourism industry, the resort owners, management and the staff.

Thank you!

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GOOD EVENING LADIES AND GENTLEMEN First of all, on behalf of Dhiraagu, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all the attendees of the World Travel Awards ceremony at the beautiful Vilu Reef resort. The World Travel Awards is one of the most prestigious travel and tourism awards in the world, and the fact that the Maldives is hosting this event is a reason for extra celebration. I would also like to congratulate the organizers and sponsors for all their hard work and dedication for all the wonderful arrangements.

Tourism in Maldives began just about 4 decades ago, but today we are recognized as one of the world’s most coveted up-market holiday destinations. This is the result of years of work, foresight and perseverance of those early visionaries who pioneered tourism in the country. In fact, tourism and telecommunications grew almost side by side in the Maldives. Both industries started out in humble fashion and both have flourished beyond expectations. In the early days, only a handful of resorts had telephone services, most communicated through radio and Walkie-talkie. Today Dhiraagu offers a range of highly specialized telecoms and digital services catering specifically to the tourism industry. These developments have in some manner contributed to the country making its mark as a global destination of the highest order. I want to assure all our partners that we shall continue to innovate, inspire and collaborate in helping you making the most of the digital future.

May I conclude, in wishing an even brighter future for the Maldivian tourism industry.

Isabelle Hajri Chief Marketing Officer Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun Plc

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BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS SPOTLIGHT ON:

INDIAN OCEAN

With France recognising an Indian Ocean hospitality leader with the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, Marriott unveiling plans for a new Ritz-Carlton property and Six Senses expanding, it is an exciting time for tourism in the Indian Ocean. Here we find out more.

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Donald Payen, currently executive vice president of customer experience ground and in-flight services with Air Mauritius, has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite. This distinction, the second highest French national order after the Legion of Honour, was awarded by the French ambassador to Mauritius, Gilles Huberson, earlier.

The presentation was made during a ceremony at Residence de France in Floreal, Mauritius.

are his status as an exemplary citizen and professional, his role as a bridge between France and Mauritius, and his commitment to the humanist values of the order.”

Airline for ten consecutive years from 2005.

Payen is one of the most respected Mauritian professionals in the tourism industry.

Marriott International has announced the signing of an agreement with Pennyroyal Gibraltar to debut The Ritz-Carlton brand in the exotic Zanzibar Archipelago. Slated to open in 2021, the 90 room all-suite and villa resort will bring the defining luxury experience of The Ritz-Carlton to one of the most magical destinations in the world.

Under this watch, national carrier Air Mauritius took the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards last year, while also being recognised as the Indian Ocean’s Leading

The insignia was presented in front of the president of the Republic of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim. Also in attendance for the ceremony were deputy prime minister Ivan Collendavelloo, president of the national assembly, Maya Hanoomanjee, the leader of the opposition, Xavier Luc-Duval, and president of the Réunion Region, Didier Robert.

In his remarks, Huberson stressed: “Three of the many reason to justify this distinction

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Located within a convenient 45-minute drive from Zanzibar International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton, Zanzibar will provide easy access to the fabled and magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town, often referred to as the cultural heart of Zanzibar.

“Celebrated as one of the world’s most exotic destinations, Zanzibar, is a perfect destination for The Ritz-Carlton,” said Alex Kyriakidis,

president, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. “The Archipelago has the potential to strengthen its position as a key leisure destination in the Indian Ocean and to effectively compete with the more established islands of Mauritius, Seychelles and Maldives.

The Ritz-Carlton, Zanzibar will compliment Marriott International’s strong presence in the Indian Ocean and provide the necessary impetus to put the destination on the global itinerary of our guests.”

The Ritz-Carlton, Zanzibar will be an all-suite and villa resort with 90 luxuriously appointed spaces including over water villas, each with its own private pool and a distinct contemporary design inspired by the island’s tropical tableau and unique culture.

It will boast of a distinctive dining scene with four restaurants and bars allowing The Ritz-Carlton chefs to showcase their culinary versatility and engage with guests through curated and immersive dining experiences.

Saleh Said, director of Pennyroyal Gibraltar, right, signs with and Alex Kyriakidis, president, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International, sign on the new deal

SIX SENSES Finally, following the acclaimed launch of Six Senses Zil Pasyon last October, the hotly anticipated Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon is now open. Created by the Six Senses Architecture and Richard Hywel Evans of Studio RHE in London, the spa is completely immersed in the private island’s natural beauty of towering rocks, granitic boulders, lush jungle and the Indian Ocean.

Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon is spread over 19,000 square feet of the island’s rugged environment and accentuates the island’s beautiful topography through its materiality, texture and form. It is designed to be an integral part of the island’s ecosystem, a symbiotic experience of the surrounding environment and to mirror the existing landscape.

Anna Bjurstam, vice president, Six Senses Spas, commented: “At Six Senses Zil Pasyon we felt that nature was so dramatic that we could not tame it, instead we wanted nature to tame us. We looked at how nature could guide us in our design, and consequently we have treatment villas situated between rocks, on top of rocks and floating above the ocean.”

Six Senses Spa Zil Pasyon features an elevated open-air saltwater pool with a sundeck, sauna and steam rooms as well as a yoga and meditation pavilion.

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BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS SPOTLIGHT ON:

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With international hotel giant Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts recently confirming it will open its first property in the destination and Travel Trade Maldives just around the corner, there is plenty happening in the Indian Ocean tourism hotspot. Here we find out more.

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage its first resort in the Maldives. The planned 102-unit resort, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Kuredhivaru Maldives, will be situated on the remote Kuredhivaru Island in Noonu Atoll, providing a desirable sanctuary surrounded by pristine natural beauty in the undeveloped northern part of the Maldives. It is scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2018.

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The contemporary tropical resort will combine comfort and style, with 32 Beach Villas and 70 Over Water Villas.

While designed as a destination for relaxing and rejuvenating escapes offering a high degree of privacy, the resort will also feature an array of onsite recreational facilities to entertain a wide range of guests, from honeymooners to adventurous families.

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Located in one of the Maldives’ least developed regions, the resort will be one of the only properties in the area to offer guests an opportunity to completely immerse themselves in spectacular scenery and untouched nature. Many of the surrounding islands are still uninhabited.

“It’s no secret that the Maldives is a much sought after global holiday destination that is still increasing in popularity,” said Mövenpick

Travel Trade Maldives provides industry professionals with the opportunity to grow their businesses within one of the most lucrative and leading travel destinations in the world, the Maldives.

Using the handy Connect software available on the official website, registered users can preschedule face-toface meetings with the most powerful decision makers in the industry.

Travel Trade Maldives is also the only platform in the world dedicated to selling Maldives – winner of many awards in some of the most prestigious categories of World Travel Awards. chief development officer, Andrew Langdon.

“We look forward to introduce guests of MÖvenpick Resort & Spa Kuredhivaru Maldives to MÖvenpick’s signature style, hospitality and service once it opens.”

Among these are a welcoming all-day dining restaurant, a speciality restaurant with sunset views, a seafood restaurant, a grill bar and private dining room for special occasions.

Rich in marine life and excellent diving opportunities, the waters surrounding the resort will play an integral role in its appeal through a variety of above and underwater experiences. The resort will feature a comprehensive dive centre, as well as a small scale marine research centre and private marina for 12 catamarans.

Exquisite culinary experiences are a cornerstone of the Mövenpick experience and the new Maldivian resort will offer five unique dining venues.

T R AV E L T R A D E M A L D I V E S Travel Trade Maldives is the platform that connects the travel trade community of the Maldives to the global network of travel agents easily and instantly. Staged annually in Maldives, the event is the leading global event for the travel trade industry of Maldives to connect with a diverse range of international hoteliers and travel professionals.

Last year the Maldives was recognised as the World’s Leading Beach Destination and World’s Leading Dive Destination by the World Travel Awards, while also taking the title of World’s Best Spa Destination at the World Spa Awards.

Since Travel Trade Maldives is an exclusive one-to-one “invitation only” event, with buyers carefully selected, personally invited and verified against our strict qualification criteria, guests can be sure that the people you meet are those who actually have the decision making power to conclude and finalise deals immediately.

Over 80 resorts have already confirmed their participation in the first international travel trade Show of Maldives. Travel Trade Maldives is scheduled to be held at Dharubaaruge, Male’ Maldives from July 12th-13th. It is expected that over 100 resorts/hotels will take part in TTM along with 150 international buyers/media.

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INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING LUXURY NEW RESORT 2017 Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah, Baa Atoll Hurawalhi Island Resort, Maldives Kandima Maldives LUX* South Ari Atoll Six Senses Zil Pasyon Soneva Jani The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING LUXURY RESORT 2017 Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Ayada Maldives Banyan Tree Seychelles Baros Maldives Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives Constance Le Prince Maurice, Mauritius Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, Maldives Kanuhura Maldives Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare Milaidhoo Island, Maldives OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi, Maldives The Oberoi, Mauritius INDIAN OCEAN'S LEADING LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR 2017 Get Into Maldives Travels Giltedge Ocean Islands Intour Maldives OV Holidays Vermillion International Maldives

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MALDIVES' LEADING LUXURY RESORT 2017 Amilla Fushi Anantara Dhigu Resort Maldives Cheval Blanc Randheli Constance Halaveli Gili Lankanfushi Jumeirah Dhevanafushi Kanuhura Maldives One&Only Reethi Rah OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi The St.Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort MALDIVES' LEADING LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR 2017 Capital Travel & Tours Get Into Maldives Travels Inner Maldives Holidays Intour Maldives OV Holidays MALDIVES' LEADING LUXURY VILLA RESORT 2017 Cheval Blanc Randheli Jumeirah Vittaveli Velaa Private Island MALDIVES' LEADING RESORT 2017 Amari Havodda Maldives Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, Maldives Baros Maldives Coco Bodu Hithi Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Coco Privé Kuda Hithi Island Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Gili Lankanfushi JA Manafaru Jumeirah Dhevanafushi

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MAURITIUS' LEADING LUXURY HOTEL VILLA 2017 Beach Villa @ Shangri-La's Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius Five Bedroom Grand Residence Villa @ Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Presidential Suite Pool Villa @ Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa Princely Villa @ Constance Le Prince Maurice Shanti Villa @ Shanti Maurice a Nira Resort The St. Regis Villa @ The St. Regis Mauritius Resort Three Bedroom Royal Villa with Private Pool @ The Oberoi, Mauritius MAURITIUS' LEADING LUXURY RESORT 2017 Constance Le Prince Maurice Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita Long Beach Golf & Spa Resort LUX* Belle Mare Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury The Oberoi, Mauritius The St. Regis Mauritius Resort

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FANTASTIC SAINT PETERSBURG WELCOMES YOU! Due to dynamic actions of the Government of Saint Petersburg focused on development of tourist industry, objects of city’s tourist infrastructure received a number of awards justifying its high international status and quality of services rendered.

Opinions of tourists happen to be the most important assessment of the work done. We will keep on doing our best to ensure that travelling to Saint Petersburg provides true pleasure to guests in future and contributes to forming a bright and appealing image of the city where one wants to come back to over and over again.

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To stroll around royal park-and-palace ensembles St. Petersburg like an Empress wears a rich necklace — a necklace of royal summer residences located in the suburbs of the city.

Peterhof impresses by its numerous fountains, cascades and park pavilions .

The Catherine palace in Tsarskoe Selo is best known for the Golden Enfilade of state rooms that includes the world-famous Amber Room.

Pavlovsk is a cozy royal palace with unique chinaware, and amazing landscape park.

To touch the Russian Imperial history Saint Petersburg is the city of the white nights, draw bridges, royal palaces, museums and theatres, the cultural capital of Russia. It is the second largest city in Russia and the third one in Europe (after Moscow and London).

At 313, Saint Petersburg is quite young, yet the city has an impressive history. For a long time St. Petersburg remained the capital of the Russian Empire, and it was St. Petersburg that laid the foundation of socialist regime in the country

To get warm in winter The best opera and ballet performances, theatre and music festivals are performed at the season when the rivers and canals stand still, covered with the white armour of ice. Incredible Pancake week is a tasty period — to eat Russian dishes and to feel the spirit of Russia.

To crown it all the museums in winter are not overcrowded and the prices in the hotels decrease. Winter is time for magnificent balls that allow their guests to feel themselves like an Emperor

Saint Petersburg: A place to meet Saint Petersburg provides excellent modern congress and exhibition facilities, enabling it to hold world-class events.

The incentive and event industry in Saint Petersburg offers endless capabilities for business events, team building, corporate leisure and even exciting adventures.

The city possesses a wide range of exhibition spaces, conference halls and venues, comfortable hotels, and cosy restaurants with excellent cuisine.

Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2017 From 01 to 30 November in Saint Petersburg the «Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2017» will be held.

Since its foundation St. Petersburg has become not only the capital city but also a kind of trendsetter in architecture, culture, history, and the art of cooking.

Due to the fact that in the period of construction St. Petersburg the most famous and most talented European artists of the time were invited. With them our city began the tradition of cooking dishes from different European countries.

Chefs from France, Italy and Germany creatively reworked old recipes of Russian cuisine, so many Russian dishes and recipes have found an European tradition.

Later the influence of Petersburg’s cuisine began spreading across the territory of Russia, contributing to the diversity of traditional recipes from various regions of the country.

Nowadays we can confidently talk about the special Petersburg style of Russian cuisine imbued with the spirit of history, traditions, culinary experiments and innovations.

The program of the «Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2017» includes themed dinners in restaurants, parties, workshops and master classes, shows in cooking the meals of Petersburg cuisine’s, activities for children and a special children’s menu, as well as exhibitions, competitions and much more.

The full program of the «Saint Petersburg restaurant festival-2017» you can see on St. Petersburg Official City Guide www.visit-petersburg.ru

Festival of Lights Festival of Lights is becoming one of the most exciting gala events in Saint Petersburg in spring and autumn.

The festival brings together artists, painters and musicians and thousands of visitors who enjoy all patterns of light on different historical monuments.

The festival will bring to life miraculous breathtaking art by newest 3D-mapping and audiovisual technologies.

To feel the city’s soul Modern St. Petersburg, crisscrossed by numerous rivers and canals, stands on more than 100 islands, which are linked to one another by more than 400 bridges. This is why the city is often called “the Venice of the North”.

Nearly every building in the downtown is considered to be a historic monument, hence the city’s definition — “open-air museum”. Its historical centre, palace and park ensembles are inscribed in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Churches and cathedrals Saint Petersburg was planned as a Westoriented city and has always been renowned for its hospitality. Peter the Great encouraged foreigners, especially from Europe, to come to the new capital: they brought a new way of life, knowledge and traditions. To make foreigners feel comfortable in the city Peter the Great and his successors paid much attention to the construction of churches and cathedrals for people of various religions.

Though Saint Petersburg is known as a city of different creeds, it is the Orthodoxy that has long been the official religion of Russia.

That is why special emphasis was laid on orthodox churches. The world’s best architects built churches and cathedrals in Saint Petersburg. Sublimity of St.Isaac’s Cathedrals, proportion of the Nikolsky (St.Nicholas’) Cathedral, smartness of the Church of Resurrection of Christ (Spas-na-Krovi) always attract visitors of the city. The beauty and splendor of their inner decorations make indelible impressions upon guests’ minds.

To immerse yourself in St. Petersburg romantics During the “white nights” the Petersburgers flock to the banks of the Neva to see the sun set. The “white nights” period lasts from May to July. Countless festivals and concerts are held in the parks and on the city’s squares and embankments: Scarlet Sails school leavers festival, River Carnival, Festival of Ice Crackers, Festivals of garden art. During such days the city marks its anniversary – on May 27th. Every day from May to October sometime after two o’clock in the morning the multi-tonne wings of the bridges swing gently upwards to let vessels on the river pass.

FIFA Confederations Cup 2017/FIFA World Cup 2018 St. Petersburg city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tourism is one of the key sectors of the city’s economy. St. Petersburg welcomes up to seven million tourists each year, more than any other city in Russia.

In the same artistic tradition, a new state-of-theart 70,000-seat stadium is being constructed on Krestovsky Island facing the Baltic Sea. Resembling a spaceship, it was designed by the famous architect Kisho Kurokawa. The stadium will have a retractable pitch, ensuring that the quality of the turf remains high regardless of the weather. The Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg will host the final of FIFA Confederations Cup on 2 July 2017 and the semi-final of FIFA World Cup on 10 July 2018.

To travel without visa The travelers arriving to St. Petersburg by sea (ferry or cruise ship) can get 72 hours visa-free entry and stay in the city if they have the tour program (voucher). The passengers can acquire the voucher on the board of a ship.

There are just 4 steps to visa-free entry: 1. Purchase an airline ticket to Helsinki There are more than 10 airlines that provide direct flights from European cities to Helsinki

2. Book a ferry cabin St. Peter Line ferries sail from Helsinki every two days according to schedule (at approximately 6 p.m.). Travel time is about 13–15 hours. Estimated time of arrival in Saint Petersburg is 9 a.m. the following day. The ferry sails back from Saint Petersburg 3 days later.

3. Book a transfer from the seaport of Saint Petersburg The ferry company will provide a transfer service to the city centre and also to some hotels. It is a paid service, but it is mandatory if you would like to purchase a visa-free cruise travel. The transfer fee is 25 euro.

4. Select a hotel to stay in the city centre After selecting a cabin and booking the transfer service you can select a hotel in the city centre from the list of hotels.

Please note that to use the visa-free stay option, you may only choose a hotel to stay from the list of hotels included in your tour group program.

Your travel agent will provide you with the full list of the hotels available for booking and the room prices, or, if you book a St. Peter Line Company ferry online, you can select a hotel online.

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