A major drive to boost the role of Novosibirsk was launched at the world's largest travel trade exhibition in Berlin.
One of Novosibirsk's gems, Nord Castle is described as a 'luxury boutique hotel', with a very good quality spa and wellness centre, indoor pool, fitness centre, and free wifi.
Rooms are air conditioned and spacious, with balconies overlooking one of the city’s most beautiful pine forest in the city, Zayeltsovskiy Bor.
The Nord Castle attracts a high number of returning guests, who come both for business and pleasure. The restaurant, with a nice summer terrace, offers a good selection of Russian, French and Mediterranean dishes, and boasts an an extensive wine collection.
Longest established Irish pub in Novosibirsk. Formerly 'Beer Mug', it was also the first Irish pub opened east of Urals in 1997.
Certainly worth a visit, even for a quick pint of - always fresh - Guinness.
It is only a short walk up the Krasniy Prospect from Lenin Square, where the Opera and Ballet is; two rooms, sitting up to 60 people, get crowded on weekends, when popular local bands play live music.
A Soviet-era hotel which has undergone substantial and welcome renovation and now offers good value for money 3* facilities for its guests.
Very good location on Lenina street makes it convenient for most amenities in the city centre.
With apartments, business deluxe, business single, business double and comfort class accommodation, it aims to meet most tastes.
An unidentified Polish man is in custody in Novosibirsk after allegedly selling electronic devices designed for hacking into car alarm codes.
A small, privately-run hotel which opened in 2007 with 11 luxury rooms aimed specifically at business travellers 'who value comfort, safety and excellent quality'.
It is on the way from Tolmachevo Airport to the City Centre, and nice touches include a 24 hour restaurant and laundry, with breakfast included in the price.
Boasting business class and European standards, it seeks to offer an individual touch to its demanding clientele, with a staff who seek to cater for the habits and tastes of their guests.
Angara Airlines, based in Irkutsk, has launched new flights from Novosibirsk to Irkutsk and diamond-mining Mirny in the Sakha Republic.
A ceremony was held this week to hand over the 'high performance' aircraft by the VP Chkalov Novosibirsk Aircraft Plant.