Online Travel Resource Launched

The St. Petersburg Times

Published: October 3, 2012 (Issue # 1729)

The global online travel resource My Destination has launched operations in St. Petersburg as part of a global expansion covering more than 100 other destinations and spanning 60 countries.

The My Destination website is powered by a community of local experts who provide unrivaled local knowledge and unique local deals, said Tim Stanley, director of My Destination in St. Petersburg.

“The former capital of the tsars is known for its unique atmosphere, its canals and bridges, architectural ensembles, and sumptuous palaces and museums, and receives five million visitors every year,” Stanley said.

“The city’s history is fascinating and never far off, but what I love is that this is also a modern, bustling city on the move, with trendy nightspots, an eclectic restaurant scene, contemporary art events, festivals such as the White Nights, proud sporting traditions, and much more. There’s always something new to discover. St Petersburg is truly one of the world’s great capitals of culture,” he added.

Thanks to the 12 million visitors the global resource receives annually, My Destination St. Petersburg and its local business partners will benefit from the international audience that the brand attracts, the company says.

The My Destination website contains travel articles, tips, videos and panoramic virtual tours. Visitors can share their travel experiences via interactive features.

Established in 2006 by Neil Waller and James Street, My Destination has offices in London, Los Angeles and Marbella, Spain.