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22 September 2026

Agenda Moldova Tourism Forum 2026

On 24 September, Moldova Tourism Forum 2026 brings together international experts and practical solutions for the tourism industry. Participants can expect an intensive programme featuring dynamic and interactive discussions. 24 September 2026 | Chișinău, Republic of Moldova Venue: Capitoles Park,...

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21 September 2026

Componența Comisiei de Evaluare pentru proiectele organizațiilor necomerciale din domeniul turismului

Componența Comisiei de Evaluare pentru proiectele organizațiilor necomerciale din domeniul turismului Președintele comisiei: Ana SANDRA – Directoare interimară Membri: Mircea SULA – Reprezentant delegat din partea Ministerului Culturii Nistor LAZAR – Reprezentant selectat din partea organizațiilor necomerciale din domeniu...

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17 September 2026

Round Table session with the Booking.com team

On 24 September, as part of Moldova Tourism Forum 2026, we invite you to an exclusive Round Table session with the Booking.com team, participating officially in an event of this kind in our country for the first time. If you...

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17 September 2026

Moldova Tourism Forum

Moldova Tourism Forum reaches its 6th edition, once again bringing together professionals from across the tourism industry. The event is dedicated to those who contribute to building, promoting, and developing Moldova’s tourism sector: companies, travel agencies, public authorities, and international...

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8 September 2026

List of Winners of the “Sustainable Tourism” program for Non-commercial Organizations

List of Winners of the “Sustainable Tourism” program for Non-commercial Organizations The Public Institution “National Tourism Office” (PI NTO) hereby informs the public and the non-governmental sector about the results of the evaluation and selection stage of the project proposals...

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21 August 2026

46 Non-Profit Organizations Applied for the “Sustainable Tourism” Grant Programme

Chișinău, 21 August — The National Tourism Office announces that 46 non-profit organizations have submitted project proposals under the “Sustainable Tourism” Grant Programme, applying for grants of up to MDL 750,000 to support the development of local tourism. The application...

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27 July 2026

GemsAround – A New Digital Tool for Discovering Moldova

GemsAround – A New Digital Tool for Discovering Moldova The Republic of Moldova is home to a rich tourism heritage, including cultural attractions, historical monuments, wineries, nature reserves, authentic guesthouses, and many lesser-known places worth exploring. However, many of these...

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29 June 2026

📢Oficiul Național al Turismului anunță lansarea concursului de selecție a unui membru în Comisia de evaluare a proiectelor implementate de organizațiile necomerciale din domeniul turismului.

În contextul lansării, la data de 19 iunie 2026, a apelului de proiecte din cadrul Programului „Turism Durabil”, privind acordarea finanțării nerambursabile organizațiilor necomerciale pentru implementarea proiectelor în domeniul turismului, Instituția Publică „Oficiul Național al Turismului” lansează, începând cu 26...

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19 June 2026

National Program “Sustainable Tourism” 2026

→ Program Național „Turism Durabil 2026 Non-Commercial Organizations Can Access Grants of Up to MDL 750,000 for Tourism Projects The National Tourism Office is launching the “Sustainable Tourism” Grant Program 2026, a concrete opportunity for non-commercial organizations that contribute to...

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15 June 2026

Criteria for joining the Ceramics Route

Criterii de aderare Ruta Ceramicii Fisa de evaluare Ruta Ceramicii

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8 June 2026

Criteria for Joining the Gastronomic Route

Criterii aderare Ruta Gastronomica Fisa de evaluare Ruta Gastronomica

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20 May 2026

In the village of Țaul, the buzzing of bees is part of the therapy: the honey-sweet story of the tourist destination ‘La Nea Ion’.

In the north of the Republic of Moldova, where silence seems to fall more gently than time itself, and where the shaded alleys of the Țaul park seem to be waiting for visitors from another era, Ion and Iulia Guțu...

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15 May 2026

The Cultural-Natural Reserve “Orheiul Vechi” Won the Trophy of the “Destination of the Year 2026 in the Republic of Moldova” Competition within the Romanian Competition

The Cultural-Natural Reserve “Orheiul Vechi” Won the Trophy of the “Destination of the Year 2026 in the Republic of Moldova” Competition within the Romanian Competition. Chișinău, May 14, 2026 – The Cultural-Natural Reserve “Orheiul Vechi” won the trophy of the...

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3 April 2026

Come home for Easter – the national campaign calling the diaspora to return home for the holidays

Chișinău, April 3, 2026 – The National Tourism Office launches the campaign “Come Home for Easter – 2026”, an invitation addressed to the Moldovan diaspora to return home and spend the Easter holidays in peace, with their families and surrounded...

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23 March 2026

HOSPITALITY NEXT LEVEL

Save the date! The National Hospitality Industry Conference returns for its 3rd edition On April 29, 2026, the National Association of Restaurants and Leisure Establishments of Moldova – MĂR, in partnership with the National Tourism Office, invites HoReCa industry operators...

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29 January 2026

Tourism&Travel Expo 2026

TOURISM & TRAVEL EXPO 2026 📅 30 January – 1 February 2026 📍 C.I.E. Moldexpo, Chișinău TOURISM & TRAVEL EXPO is an international specialized exhibition for tourism and travel, now in its 28th edition, bringing together tourism industry professionals, destinations,...

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16 December 2025

Moldova featured in National Geographic Traveler Poland

Moldova on the pages of National Geographic Traveler Poland! ✨ Following the visit of journalist Łukasz Załuski, the Republic of Moldova and Chișinău are featured in National Geographic Traveler Poland as part of an initiative organized by the National Tourism...

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8 December 2025

Moldova Hospitality Awards 2025 – the event that celebrates excellence in Moldova’s HoReCa industry

On December 5, 2025, the first edition of the National Gala “Moldova Hospitality Awards” took place, organized by the National Association of Restaurants and Leisure Venues of Moldova (MĂR), under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture, dedicated to recognizing...

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28 November 2025

Republic of Moldova at Qatar Travel Mart 2025

The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the State of Qatar successfully concluded its participation with a national stand at the 4th edition of the Qatar Travel Mart 2025, held from 24–26 November 2025 in Doha. The exhibition brought...

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18 November 2025

Moldovan Hospitality Awards 2025

The National Competition “Moldovan Hospitality Awards 2025” – Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Moldova’s HoReCa Industry The National Association of Restaurants and Entertainment Venues of the Republic of Moldova (MĂR), in partnership with the National Tourism Office and under the...

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29 September 2025

Forumul Global de Turism Medical (GHTF), parte a Moldova Tourism Forum 2025

Pe 26 septembrie 2025, la Chișinău s-a desfășurat cea de-a 7-a ediție a Forumul Global de Turism Medical (GHTF), parte a Moldova Tourism Forum 2025. Evenimentul a reunit peste 100 de participanți din 50 de țări – experți în medicină,...

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21 July 2025

Launch of the “Charm of the Dniester” tourist route

The “Charm of the Dniester” route was developed by the National Tourism Office under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, within the framework of the “Eko App for Sustainable Tourism in Moldova” project, implemented...

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8 July 2025

Moldova – pentru prima dată la Burning Man, cu o instalație inspirată de naiul tradițional

Moldova Makes Its Burning Man Debut with a Nai-Inspired Installation For the first time ever, Moldova will join the global community at Burning Man — one of the world’s most iconic and unconventional art festivals — taking place in Nevada’s...

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8 July 2025

Moldova Heads to Burning Man – A Spectacular Charity Concert Supports “Flute from The Future”

Moldova Heads to Burning Man – A Spectacular Charity Concert Supports “Flute from The Future” Chișinău, July 2025 For the first time in history, the Republic of Moldova will participate in the renowned international art festival Burning Man, taking place...

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2 July 2025

Approval of the new draft law

Parliament has approved today the draft law developed by the Ministry of Culture, which establishes a new legal framework for organizing and conducting tourism activities in our country. What the law introduces: Holiday vouchers – a tool through which employers...

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2 July 2025

Cooperation Agreement between NTO and AIM

On June 27, 2025, in Chișinău, the Cooperation Agreement was signed between the National Tourism Office of the Republic of Moldova and the Agency for Monument Inspection of the Republic of Moldova — a document that marks the beginning of...

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2 July 2025

Official Launch of the European Project RESPECTS

On June 27, 2025, in Chișinău, the official launch of the European project RESPECTS (Religious, Spiritual and Pilgrimage European Cultural Tourism with Sustainability) took place. The project promotes religious tourism as a form of sustainable cultural tourism in less developed...

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2 July 2025

Moldova and Poland strengthen their partnership in tourism!

Moldova and Poland strengthen their partnership in tourism! The 7th meeting of the Moldova–Poland Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation took place in Chișinău, focusing on opportunities for collaboration across several sectors, including sustainable tourism and regional development. Representatives from ministries,...

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19 June 2025

Study visit to the Destination Management Organization of Piatra-Neamț, Romania

Between June 17–20, representatives of the Ministry of Culture, the National Tourism Office, and the associative sector are on a study visit to the Destination Management Organization (DMO) of Piatra-Neamț, Romania.The purpose of the visit is to identify best practices...

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9 June 2025

Сooperation Agreement signed: sustainable rural tourism in the spotlight

On June 5, 2025, a Cooperation Agreement was signed between the National Tourism Office of the Republic of Moldova and the National Rural Development Network LEADER . Key objective: the development and promotion of sustainable rural tourism in Moldova, with...

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9 June 2025

Chișinău — one of the best European destinations for “workcations”!

Chișinău — one of the best European destinations for “workcations”!The capital of Moldova ranked 8th among the best cities in Europe for workcations, according to a study by Compare the Market AU. Key factors considered in the evaluation included: internet...

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6 June 2025

National Tourism Office Results in the First 5 Months of 2025

The National Tourism Office of Moldova continues to play a key role in strengthening the country’s image as a tourist destination, through strategic actions both nationally and internationally. From January to May 2025, significant achievements were recorded: Campaigns and visibility: 3...

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2 June 2025

The Republic of Moldova – host of an international press tour

Between May 28 and June 2, 2025, the Republic of Moldova hosted a landmark event for the international promotion of tourism: a press tour dedicated to journalists, bloggers, and content creators from around the world. Media representatives from China, the...

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16 May 2025

Moldova to Host the World Congress of Vine and Wine for the First Time

From June 16 to 20, 2025, Chișinău will host the 46th World Congress of Vine and Wine, organized by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). The event will gather around 300 experts, winemakers, and policymakers from 51 countries....

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5 May 2025

The Republic of Moldova – increasingly attractive to visitors

In 2024, the number of visitors (tourists and excursionists) participating in organized tourism through travel agencies and tour operators totaled 555.9 thousand people (10.4% more than in 2023), of which: Inbound tourism (foreign citizens visiting the country) registered 67.6 thousand...

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2 April 2025

FLYONE launches a new route: Chișinău – Naples

FLYONE is excited to announce the launch of a new direct route between Chișinău and Naples, Italy, starting on July 15, 2025. This new destination is part of our expansion strategy and continuous development, offering passengers a fast and convenient...

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15 January 2025

“Tree of Life”: 40 Cultural Events in Moldova’s 2025

We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Cultural and Tourist Agenda “Tree of Life” – a comprehensive brochure featuring 40 national and international events that highlight the authentic traditions and customs of the Republic of Moldova. The...

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