MINSK, 8 April (BelTA) – The CIS plans to launch an interstate program Commonwealth Tourism Capitals, CIS First Deputy Secretary General Igor Petrishenko said during the ceremony to open the 4th Belarus-Russia tourism congress and the international tourism forum Travel Hub Commonwealth in Minsk on 8 April, BelTA has learned.
“New ideas and initiatives can give an additional boost to the development of the industry. Today, together with experts from CIS member states, the Executive Committee has prepared a package of documents aimed at strengthening tourism integration. First of all, this includes a draft statement by the CIS heads of government on the prospects for further cooperation in this area. It is also proposed to introduce the practice of annually declaring a thematic year in the CIS tourism sector, which could become a tool for drawing attention to specific tourism areas and routes. Alongside the cultural, sports, and youth capitals, a tourism capital will also appear on the CIS map. A draft regulation for this interstate program has been developed,” Igor Petrishenko noted.
“We believe that the proposals voiced at the forum will also be reflected in these draft documents. We plan to submit the finalized package for consideration at the autumn summit of the CIS heads of government,” Igor Petrishenko added.
The Big Tourism Week is taking place in Minsk these days. A series of key events for the hospitality industry are scheduled at several venues in the Belarusian capital through 11 April. The main events are the 4th Belarusian-Russian Tourism Congress, the international forum Travel Hub Commonwealth, and the 28th International Exhibition-Fair of Tourism Services Leisure 2026. The Big Tourism Week program also includes the specialized Expo HORECA Minsk exhibition, the Taste of Belarus project, and other events.
“New ideas and initiatives can give an additional boost to the development of the industry. Today, together with experts from CIS member states, the Executive Committee has prepared a package of documents aimed at strengthening tourism integration. First of all, this includes a draft statement by the CIS heads of government on the prospects for further cooperation in this area. It is also proposed to introduce the practice of annually declaring a thematic year in the CIS tourism sector, which could become a tool for drawing attention to specific tourism areas and routes. Alongside the cultural, sports, and youth capitals, a tourism capital will also appear on the CIS map. A draft regulation for this interstate program has been developed,” Igor Petrishenko noted.
A draft document has also been prepared to regulate the procedure for organizing international tourism events in CIS member states. It is expected, among other things, that the CIS Tourism Council will regularly compile a calendar of major international tourism events held across the CIS.
“We believe that the proposals voiced at the forum will also be reflected in these draft documents. We plan to submit the finalized package for consideration at the autumn summit of the CIS heads of government,” Igor Petrishenko added.
The Big Tourism Week is taking place in Minsk these days. A series of key events for the hospitality industry are scheduled at several venues in the Belarusian capital through 11 April. The main events are the 4th Belarusian-Russian Tourism Congress, the international forum Travel Hub Commonwealth, and the 28th International Exhibition-Fair of Tourism Services Leisure 2026. The Big Tourism Week program also includes the specialized Expo HORECA Minsk exhibition, the Taste of Belarus project, and other events.
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