https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/sochi 2014/ Sochi 2014 News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-01T22:10:08+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mahan-air-brings-iranian-tourists-to-sochi-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mahan-air-brings-iranian-tourists-to-sochi-russia/ Basel Aero, part of Russia’s largest diversified industrial group Basic Element, has announced that Mahan Air’s inaugural Tehran-Sochi charter flight touched down earlier as a part of Open Skies regime that has previously been introduced in Sochi. The first Tehran-Sochi flight saw a total of 180 passengers were board the Аirbus A310-300. Mon, 23 Mar 2015 06:51:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-international-airport-handles-record-number-of-departures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-international-airport-handles-record-number-of-departures/ Basel Aero, a part of Russia’s industrial diversified group Basic Element, announces that Sochi International Airport has served 10,000 passengers over the last night what makes up 50% of the daily passenger turnover. Tue, 25 Feb 2014 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-international-airport-serves-over-17200-olympic-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-international-airport-serves-over-17200-olympic-guests/ Basel Aero, a part of Russia’s largest industrial diversified group Basic Element, announces that Sochi International Airport, a main gateway of the 22nd Winter Olympic Games, served over 17,200 Olympic guests and participants on the peak days, Feb 6-7. Mon, 10 Feb 2014 23:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russia-prepares-for-sochi-2014-opening-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/russia-prepares-for-sochi-2014-opening-ceremony/ Russia is preparing to welcome guests to the Black Sea coastal resort of Sochi ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Games. A total of 2,900 athletes will compete for 98 gold medals over 16 days, with the games set to be the most expensive in history. Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:54:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-international-airport-trains-2500-staff-ahead-of-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-international-airport-trains-2500-staff-ahead-of-olympics/ Basel Aero, part of Russia’s largest diversified industrial group Basic Element, announces that over 2,500 staff of the Sochi International Airport, have completed several educational programs ahead of the 22nd Winter Olympics. Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/un-secretary-general-address-ioc-ahead-of-sochi-opening-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/un-secretary-general-address-ioc-ahead-of-sochi-opening-ceremony/ In an Olympic first, UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has addressed the IOC Session in advance of the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. “Today I am in Sochi to witness countries uniting in a spirit of friendly competition and goodwill,” he said in the build up to the Games’ Opening Ceremony. Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:16:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-2014-delivers-extensive-legacy-throughout-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-2014-delivers-extensive-legacy-throughout-russia/ The Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games is a global event, with the effect of the Games already being felt in the Sochi region and much more widely across Russia. Through the preparation for the Games, Russia has benefitted from a life changing tangible and intangible legacies. Sat, 01 Feb 2014 23:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-offers-olympic-connections-to-sochi-winter-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frankfurt-airport-offers-olympic-connections-to-sochi-winter-games/ A global aviation gateway for major international sporting events, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is gearing up for the XXII Winter Olympic Games hosted from February 7 to 24, in Sochi – a resort city in the Black Sea region of southwestern Russia. Fri, 31 Jan 2014 23:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-president-arrives-in-sochi-for-winter-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-president-arrives-in-sochi-for-winter-olympics/ Officials for the International Olympic Committee, led by president Thomas Bach, have arrived in Sochi ahead of the 2014 Winter Games. Landing at the newly completed Sochi International Airport, the delegation will begin preparations for the Games, which begin on February 6th. Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:15:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-hotel-prices-up-121-for-winter-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-hotel-prices-up-121-for-winter-olympics/ Hotel prices have increased by 121 per cent during the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia (7 – 23 February). One night during the Olympics will cost an average of £148. Mon, 27 Jan 2014 00:30:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-moves-into-sochi-ahead-of-winter-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marriott-moves-into-sochi-ahead-of-winter-olympics/ Marriott International has opened a luxurious ski and spa hotel under its signature brand, Marriott Hotels, at the heart of the new Gorky Gorod ski resort in Krasnaya Polyana. The region will host the Winter Olympics next month. Fri, 24 Jan 2014 12:05:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/basel-aero-completes-airport-testing-ahead-of-sochi-winter-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/basel-aero-completes-airport-testing-ahead-of-sochi-winter-olympics/ Basel Aero, a part of Russia’s industrial diversified group Basic Element, has announced the successful testing of a temporary terminal at Sochi International Airport, the main gateway for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. Terminal D, built specially for handling Olympic athletes and fan groups, served the first passengers on Thursday. Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:10:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-secures-olympic-broadcaster-in-sub-saharan-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-secures-olympic-broadcaster-in-sub-saharan-africa/ The International Olympic Committee has awarded the broadcast rights in Sub-Saharan Africa to Infront Sports & Media AG for the XXII Olympic Winter Games in 2014 in Sochi, Russia, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014 in Nanjing, China. Infront has acquired exclusive broadcast rights on free to air television and non-exclusive internet and mobile broadcast rights. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 11:19:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-completes-deal-for-sochi-television/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-completes-deal-for-sochi-television/ Oceans TV, award-winning provider of in-cabin TV entertainment to cruise lines and a subsidiary of Global Eagle Entertainment, has announced that it will supply Norwegian Cruise Line with Russian TV channels on-board Norwegian Jade for the duration of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi next year. The liner, which has been chartered by TUI Travel, will serve as a floating hotel and will be anchored in the port of St. Petersburg from February 5th-25th 2014. Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:46:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/basel-aero-begins-sochi-deliveries-ahead-of-winter-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/basel-aero-begins-sochi-deliveries-ahead-of-winter-olympics/ Basel Aero, a part of Russia’s industrial diversified group Basic Element, has announced AirBridgeCargo delivered the first 30 tonnes of Olympic cargo from Moscow to Sochi International Airport earlier. The delivery was made by the longest Boeing 747-8F civil jet. Wed, 13 Nov 2013 05:31:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/back-praises-sochi-preparations-ahead-of-winter-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/back-praises-sochi-preparations-ahead-of-winter-olympics/ International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has underscored his confidence that the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi next February would be “excellent, unique and a perfect stage for the athletes to perform at their best”. On his third day of a four-day visit to the Black Sea city, Bach attended the unveiling of the Sochi 2014 Games-time uniforms and met with students of the Russian International Olympic University. Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:34:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-strikes-deal-with-sky-ahead-of-sochi-winter-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ioc-strikes-deal-with-sky-ahead-of-sochi-winter-olympics/ The International Olympic Committee has awarded SKY Network Television the right to broadcast the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in 2014, and the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. IOC president Thomas Bach said: “The IOC is delighted to have reached this agreement with SKY. With 13 medals, the New Zealand Olympic team enjoyed one of its strongest ever performances at London 2012.” Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:03:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-on-schedule-for-winter-olympics-opening-ceremony1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-on-schedule-for-winter-olympics-opening-ceremony1/ The host city of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games is abuzz with activity with a little over four months to go until the start of the Games on February 7th 2014. The organisers of the Sochi 2014 Games are busy with a number of initiatives aimed at bringing the event to life while also putting the final touches on preparations, as Sochi gets set to welcome the world in impressive fashion next year. Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rhic-to-focus-on-winter-olympic-legacy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rhic-to-focus-on-winter-olympic-legacy/ Organisers of the Russia & CIS Hotel Investment Conference have revealed the event will this year focus on Russia investment in the Sochi Winter Olympic Games and how tourism can leverage related infrastructure improvements. The region’s premier event for the hotel and tourism investment industry will be held in Sochi, Russia, from October 22nd-23rd. Fri, 26 Jul 2013 06:34:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/america-movil-to-screen-olympics-in-south-america/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/america-movil-to-screen-olympics-in-south-america/ The International Olympic Committee has awarded the rights to América Móvil to broadcast the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in 2014 and the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. IOC president Jacques Rogge said: “In 2016 the Olympic Games in Rio will be a significant moment in Olympic history, and we are very pleased to have reached this important agreement to ensure fans across the continent are able to have the best broadcast experience of the Games.” Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:24:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-preparations-underway-for-sochi-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-preparations-underway-for-sochi-2014/ The International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission, which was joined by representatives from all seven Olympic winter International Federations, has paid its penultimate visit to Sochi this week, as local organisers continued to draw lessons from an array of test events ahead of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:31:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worldwide-athletes-invited-to-sochi-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/worldwide-athletes-invited-to-sochi-2014/ The International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge has officially invited the world’s National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and their athletes to take part in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:33:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-2014-relay-torch-unveiled/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-2014-relay-torch-unveiled/ The Sochi 2014 Organising Committee has unveiled one of the main features of the relay for the 2014 Winter Olympics Games: the torch that will carry the flame. The torch for Sochi 2014 was developed by a team of famous Russian designers and engineers. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:19:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-2014-olympic-winter-games-taking-shape/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sochi-2014-olympic-winter-games-taking-shape/ The eighth visit of the International Olympic Committee coordination commission to Sochi has concluded with chairman Jean-Claude Killy praising the local organisers of for the notable progress they have made. During the three-day visit, the commission paid visits to a number of the future Olympic venues, including the sliding centre, ski jump facility, cross country/biathlon area and the coastal cluster. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:40:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/russia-rises-for-its-greatest-sporting-challenge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/russia-rises-for-its-greatest-sporting-challenge/ Having won hosting rights to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia is investing billions to bring its infrastructure up to FIFA standards. However the possible legacy gains are unlimited, as Breaking Travel News finds out. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:56:50 +0000