I am delighted to share that I will be returning to Yerevan as a speaker at the Hospitality Investment Forum (HIF) Armenia. Having participated in the forum last year, I am particularly pleased to come […]
Tag: Tourism
Lectures and Talks
This post highlights my journey through seminars, webinars, conferences, and lectures where I shared insights on media, branding, communications, and storytelling. It reflects my experience as a speaker, moderator, and lecturer, offering a glimpse into […]
CIFFT Film Festivals
This week marked the deadline for submissions to nine CIFFT tourism film festivals, including the Japanese festival. The submission deadline for the remaining eight festivals is 2 February. These festivals will take place in New […]
FITUR In Madrid
Every January, I meet with friends and colleagues in Madrid at the FITUR tourism trade fair. Only on a few occasions in recent years have I exchanged Madrid for Davos, where the World Economic Forum […]
Tourism Communication Forum in Armenia
Telling Our Story Right: Aligning Narratives for Stronger Destination Branding The world of tourism today is more competitive than it has ever been. Every destination, from entire countries to single cities, is vying for the […]
US International Awards
I’m very proud to share that Seasons in Uzbekistan, produced by Dars Films, has been named a finalist at the US International Awards 2025 — one of the most respected competitions in the world of […]
Awards of Uzbekistan in Japan
I sincerely congratulate my colleagues from the British studio Dars Films, my friends, and partners in Uzbekistan on their incredible victory at the international CIFFT film festival. The results were announced late in the evening […]
Turizm Fidoyisi Medal
I was deeply honoured to receive the “Turizm Fidoyisi” (Devoted to Tourism) medal from the Government of Uzbekistan—awarded by the Minister of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan in recognition […]
My Mongolia
This week I visited Mongolia for the first time to take part in the programme of Mongolia Tourism Week in Ulaanbaatar Despite the unexpected challenges starting right from the UK—where my flight was abruptly cancelled—I […]
The Gateway Effect: Sofia’s airport
The importance of the first and last impression cannot be overstated. You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and airports are often the first point of contact with a new place.
Sergey Stanovkin 