Moscow Opens Applications for 'Putevodnaya Zvezda' Tourism Prize
The application period for Moscow's 'Putevodnaya Zvezda' tourism award will run from September 1 to October 9, recognizing top professionals, projects, and organizations in the city's tourism sector. The award, established in 1999, includes 36 categories with new additions for event organizers and international tourism promotion.
Consensus
- The application period for the 'Putevodnaya Zvezda' award will run from September 1 to October 10.
- The award is given to top professionals, projects, and organizations in Moscow's tourism sector.
- The award aims to promote modern solutions and successful practices in tourism, including hospitality, excursions, and digital products.
- Applications can be submitted via the 'Russpass. Business' portal.
- The jury will consist of leading industry experts, representatives of the Moscow Committee on Tourism, and other relevant organizations.
- Laureates will be announced in December.
- This year features 36 nominations, including new categories for organizers of business events and for promoting tourism to foreign visitors.
Points of divergence
- The 'Putevodnaya Zvezda' prize has been awarded since 1999 and is one of the oldest and most authoritative awards in Moscow's tourism industry. — vm
- The winners in the 'People and Personnel' category—best tour guide, hotel administrator, and tourism police officer—have already been determined as the 2026 winners of the 'Moscow Masters' competition. — vm
- Moscow and Shenzhen have signed a memorandum of cooperation in tourism, including plans for joint exhibitions, forums, business missions, exchange of best practices, and digital project promotion. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Seruginina announced dates for submission of applications for the "Guiding Star" prize — Вечерняя Москва
- Acceptance of applications for the 'Guiding Star' prize will begin on September 1 — НТВ Москва