“Mega Tourism Caravan” arrived in Kazan
10 July 2013
Having conducted a successful campaign in Nizhny the “Mega Tourism Caravan” arrived in Kazan on Wednesday, 10 July. Kazan is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarsta, Russia. With a population of 1,143,535, it is the eight most populous city in Russia. Kazan lies at the confluence of the Volga and Kazankas in European Russia. The Kazan Kremlin is a World Heritage site and in 2005, the medal “In commemoration of the 1000th Anniversary of Kazan” was established by Russia to denote this landmark event. The multi-ethnic city is honored by UNESCO and famous for Muslims and Christians living side-by-side in peace.
Kazan is one of the largest industrial and financial centers of Russia, and a leading city of the Volga Economic Region in construction and accumulated investment. Total banking capital of Kazan banks is third in Russia. The main industries of the city are: mechanical engineering, chemical, petrochemical, light and food industries. An innovative economy is represented by the largest IT-park in Russia which is one of the largest of its kind among Eastern Europe science parks Kazan ranks 174th (highest in Russia) in Mercer’s Worldwide Quality of Living Survey.
Major events o the date were shopping mall activation at Mega Kazan and workshop for tour and travel operators at Hotel Kazan Riviera. At the Admiral Hall of the Hotel Kazan Riviera, the proceedings of the day commenced with traditional dances of the cultural troupe. The Ambassador who was the main speaker of the day conducted a very educative presentation on Sri Lankan Tourism. During the presentation he covered salient points such as history, climatic conditions, major tourist attractions, major cities, visa procedures and recent infrastructure developments in the spheres’ of socio – economic and tourism. Sri Lankan Airlines also conducted a presentation at the venue. The workshop which was well attended had almost one hundred and twenty five tour and travel operators.
“Kazan Riviera” hotel and entertainment complex are located on the bank of Kazanka River, and its aqua park has become the bright pearl among the numerous treasures of the city admired by thousands of tourists. There is not a single citizen in Kazan who is not familiar with the grand silhouettes of this unique European-style resort. The complex comprises: “Riviera” hotel – the tallest four-star hotel in Tatarstan, ultra-modern “Riviera” aquapark – one of the largest in the world, beach with heated outdoor pools, “Planet Fitness” fitness club of premium level, “Riviera” entertainment complex.
