Thousands of Russian airport staff trained in ‘the Olympics
Thousands of Russian airport staff have been put through special ‘Olympic’ training ahead of the Winter games.
1,400 staff working at the check-in desks, security checkpoints and information counters at Sochi International Airport have undergone Olympic hospitality training, claims airport management firm, Basel Aero.
While more than 250 people have passed courses on the history and principles of Olympic movement held by the Sochi-2014 Organizing Committee.
65 airport specialists as well as employees of Russian leading airlines, Transaero and Aeroflot, have completed disability awareness training.
Overall, more than 2,500 people working in Sochi International Airport have completed the training including the 1620-strong airport’s staff, 950 employees from other Russian airports and air carriers as well as aviation cadets.
The Winter Olympics start on Friday, February 7.
Diane
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airbnb eyes a loyalty program but details remain under wraps
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season
Major rail disruptions around and in Berlin until early 2026