In Dubai, the opening of a new tourist office in St. Petersburg.
On November 19, 2018, the opening of the Visit Petersburg tourist office takes place in Dubai. It will serve as an information center for travelers to St. Petersburg from Dubai and other Middle Eastern cities. Visit Petersburg in Dubai will promote the tourism potential of the city, as well as congress and exhibition activities and attract investors in the tourism sector.
A speech at the opening of the office was made by Nana Gvichiya, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Tourism Development of St. Petersburg: "St. Petersburg is a unique city, the center of which is on the UNESCO list. It is recognized as the cultural capital of the Russian Federation and the best tourist city."
Nana Gvichia noted that over the past three years the city has received international World Travel Awards as the best cruise and cultural destination, and Visit Petersburg as the best European office in the field of tourism.
The deputy chairman of the committee recalled what role the World Championship, which took place this year, played in the positioning of the Northern capital of Russia on the international stage: “The World Championship allowed to show those guests who have never been to Russia what St. Petersburg is. It was recognized as the most hospitable the city of Russia. It is very important that the city is hospitable and safe. Petersburg is one of the safest, hospitable and open cities in Russia. "
In her speech, she also expressed gratitude to the CEO of the Plan B group of companies, on the basis of which the Visit Petersburg office operates, Charmik Singh, and expressed confidence in the imminent “solution of the visa issue”.
The head of the Visit Russia office, Marina Morozova, said: "St. Petersburg is a unique city on the map of Russia, a vast and diverse country."
According to her, it is important to promote not only the whole country, but also individual regions that can attract Middle Eastern tourists.
And about. Nadezhda Petrova, general director of the City Tourism and Information Bureau, also thanked Mr. Harmik for the high standard that he set by creating an office in Dubai. She noted that today already eight Visit Petersburg offices operate outside of Russia. There are plans to introduce a single standard for all offices. And, according to Nadezhda Petrova, it is very likely that the Dubai branch will become a model.
Harmik Singh in his speech noted the friendliness and sense of security that he felt when visiting Russia and which any tourist can feel. He said that St. Petersburg is a progressive and diverse city that can offer guests not only an extensive cultural program, but also a vibrant nightlife.
Mr. Harmik also spoke about a special approach to promoting the tourist offers of St. Petersburg in the Middle East. The Visit Petersburg office in Dubai has a special space in which visitors feel as if they are already in St. Petersburg. So they can choose in advance which places to visit in the Northern capital.
During the opening, the issue of halal tourism was also discussed. The speakers noted that St. Petersburg has a separate program on halal cuisine, which is implemented not only in hotels, but also in stores. There is also a separate hotel created especially for Muslim tourists.
“The program of opening offices abroad is important so that we can convey our culture, talk about how our city is developing not only in tourism, but also in the field of economy, in the field of investment. I want to wish our common office success and I am confident that Mr. Hamrik can make an invaluable contribution to our country. The presence of our office in Dubai will allow us to change our attitude towards our country as a place that gives a unique experience, "explained Nana Gvichiya, the role of the new Visit Petersburg office for the Northern capital.
