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The results of the Russian Business Travel & MICE Award 2025, one of the country’s largest awards in the field of business and event tourism, were announced in Moscow. This year, the professional event brought together more than 400 participants from all eight federal districts. Winners were selected in two stages, based on a public vote involving more than 1 million people and the opinions of an expert panel. Four AZIMUT Hotels properties were recognized as leaders in business tourism and the events industry.
METROPOL Grand Hotel Gelendzhik confirmed its title as the Best 5* Congress Hotel for the second consecutive year. The resort features a multifunctional congress center with nine venues, including a presidential lounge, a cinema and concert hall, a banquet hall, meeting rooms and presentation spaces.
AZIMUT City Hotel Murmansk received an award in the “Best 4* Congress Hotel in Russia and the EAEU” category. In 2025, the hotel served as one of the main venues for the International Arctic Forum, once again demonstrating its high professional standing as a venue for major national and regional events.
AZIMUT Hotel Yoshkar-Ola won in the Small Accommodation Facilities category. The hotel is an ideal accommodation option in the heart of the Mari capital, while its modern multifunctional hall is a popular venue for a wide range of business events throughout the year.
“Mayak-Rassvet,” a panoramic restaurant in Gelendzhik, was named the “Best Restaurant for Events.” A perfect combination of fine cuisine, impeccable service, panoramic views and modern technical facilities makes it a sought-after venue for all types of celebrations.
Maxim Brodovsky, CEO of AZIMUT Hotels:
“We are very grateful to our valued guests and the expert jury for recognizing the high level of work delivered by our teams. Business tourism is one of the drivers of growth for the tourism industry as a whole, while business events often become a catalyst for the development of entire regions. Today, the AZIMUT Hotels portfolio includes a variety of event venues, from large congress hotels in the centers of major cities to country and resort hotels and even sanatoriums. What remains consistent across all our properties is the most important thing — high-quality service and a professional approach to hosting events, made possible only by the dedicated employees of AZIMUT Hotels.”
Over its 16-year history, the Russian Business Travel & MICE Award has become one of the most prestigious national awards in business tourism and event management. Each year, it brings together key industry players, including MICE venues, hotels, congress centers, conference organizers, Russian convention bureaus, airlines and online booking platforms.
