Published on: 2026-09-28
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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In honor of World Tourism Day, an awards ceremony for hospitality industry workers was held in the capital. Sergey Sobyanin reported this on his channel on in the messenger “Max”.
“ We have been awarding the Moscow Tourism Prize since 2004 to the best events and projects that improve the quality of tourist infrastructure and services. At the end of 2026, nine laureates received the cash award. Among them are hoteliers, heads of Moscow tour operators, guides, and other participants in Moscow’s tourism and hospitality industry,” wrote the Mayor of Moscow.
Source: Sergey Sobyanin’s channel in the messenger “Max”
The city helps develop the tourism industry by creating modern infrastructure.
International cooperation and intercultural exchange are expanding, allowing the foreign audience to become acquainted with the traditions and culture of Russia. Over the past year, the capital has held numerous events in various regions of the world. One of the largest is the “Moscow Maslenitsa in Beijing.” Nearly half a million people attended it over four days.
In 2026, in the ecosystem Discover Moscow Arabic, Vietnamese, and Turkish versions of the website appeared, as well as a printed guide in English and Chinese.
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In the building Leningradsky Station The tourist center “Moscow” has opened, which has already been visited by about 150,000 people. There are a total of six stationary tourist centers in the city, whose staff assist travelers, including by providing multilingual support.
“In Moscow, the professional community of tour guides is constantly growing, who introduce guests to our capital through a deep knowledge of its history and culture. Currently, more than 2,200 certified guides work here. Tours in more than 20 languages are available to tourists,” noted Sergey Sobyanin.
Moreover, the hotel infrastructure continues to develop in the capital, which will allow accommodating even more tourists. Since the beginning of the year, two four-star and one five-star hotels have already opened. In total, more than 2,300 classified accommodation facilities operate in Moscow, where travelers can stay.
The city is actively working with the industry community. Since 2023, the educational project “Moscow School of Hospitality” has been developing. More than seven thousand people have graduated from it during its operation.
Every year, the best specialists in the industry are awarded the Moscow Government Prize “Guiding Star”. It has already been awarded to 388 laureates in the hospitality industry. Applications are accepted until October 9.
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