There is a unique nature in Belarus. The oldest forest in Europe is situated in Belarus (the National Park of Belavezhskaya Puscha). 60 % of the Aquatic-worbler population (Acrocephalus-paludicola) is in Belarus more info
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This time country homestays open their doors to hundreds of tourists, showed their houses, described the services offered, attractions around their B&Bs and of course offered something special to taste. The action involved local tourism administration, craftsmen, folklore groups. more info
05.05.2013 |
The term ‘quest’ is now familiar to homestay owners
In the beginning of May Vidomlya rural settlement hosted an unusual training . The participants got acquainted with an innovative and quiet popular tourist product – questing. Quests are a sort of educational and informative getting one's bearings. After theoretical introduction training participants implemented their knowledge on practical experience: while walking around Vidomlya they defined the key points for a quest, tips and hints, directions. One can say that at the end of the day Vidomlya dwellers already had the first version of quest. more info
For the first time the exhibition in Israel was a success for Belarus
On the 8 – 9th of February the International Mediterranean Tourism Market took place in Tel-Aviv. There were representatives from 33 different countries including Belarus, Russia, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Uzbekistan and Georgia.
Belarusian stand was very popular among visitors. Israeli Minister of Tourism Stas Mesezhnikov visited our stand and shared his hope for future activization of cooperation between our countries in the sphere of tourism.
In frames of the exhibition there was held a presentation of Belarus’ tourism opportunities under the motto “Hospitality Beyond Boarders”. Presentation of agro- and ecotourism product “Green holidays in Belarus” attracted particular interest. It was held by Chairman of the Board of the Belarusian Association of Rural and Ecotourism “Country Escape”.
Also in frames of the event traditional Belarusian meals and drinks were served. Samagon (home-made vodka) was announced like “the most original and invincible weapon” of our country.