The small city on the Black Sea will host the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic games, and will serve as a host city during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Travel Agent has a look at the variety of new hotels in the region. More>>

Moscow's hotel scene is continuing to expand with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Moscow Paveletskaya, the brand's sixth Courtyard hotel in Russia. More>>

The classic vessel is sailing in Northern Europe and has new U.S. sales support. Travel Agent takes an inside look at the famous ship and the company that owns it.More>>

The hotel is the first branded property in the city of Irkutsk, an important energy hub in Europe.More>>

Prices start at $5,988 per person, land only, based on double occupancy. Booking before Dec. 1, 2011 allows for savings of up to $1,200 per couple on 2012 European vacations! More>>

Following an extensive multi-year restoration program, this historic property will be rebranded the Fairmont Pekin Moscow.More>>

To commemorate the transformations and to honor Viking's heritage, the ships will be renamed: Viking Rurik, Viking Helgi, Viking Ingvar and Viking Truvor. More>>

The luxury tour operator now offers more affordably priced tours to Turkey, Russia and Uzbekistan, in addition to Chile, Egypt, China, Israel and Namibia.More>>

Big sports events increase travel expenditure and give host countries a boost.More>>

The Hanseatic and the Bremen will offer 12 international itineraries next season, including new ports of call in Madagascar and Mozambique and a maiden voyage through the Sea of Okhotsk in Russia's Far East.More>>