Slight hope for the Mongolian travel industry
According to Mongolia's National Statistics Office, the number of foreign tourists visiting the country reached 317 thousand as of September 2015, which is more by 0.4 percent only compared to the same period of the previous year.
New Tourism Minister Appointed
The State Great Khural (parliament) of Mongolia has newly appointed Battsereg Namdag as the Minister of Environment, Green Development and Tourism of Mongolia on September 8, 2015.
During the appointment hearing at the parliament, Battsereg expressed that he will focus on the environment protection as well as the continuity of previous minister’s policy.
Crimes against tourists decreased
Mongolia is considered as one of the safest countries in the world for travelers. However, in order to maintain this level of safety, the Ulaanbaatar City Council in conjunction with UB Tourism Board, Metropolitan Police and Mongolian Students Union launched "Tourist Guide-Police" program in 2014.
Night at Bogd Khan's Museum
An entertainment group “The Majesty ” 
along with Bogd Khan`s Palace Museum to jointly organize contemporary music show named “Night at Bogd Khan’s Palace” to promote Mongolian historic sites to youths, foreign residents and tourists through contemporary music.
Shangri-La Hotel Ulaanbaatar opens officially
On June 3, 2015 the long-awaited Shangri-La Hotel Ulaanbaatar is officially opened.
Work for the Russo-Sino-Mongolian highway continues
The working group on the construction of the Russia-Mongolia-China highway will cooperate with Mongolia's Land Affairs, Construction Geodesy and Cartography Agency.
Erdenebileg appointed as new head for Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority
The Government cabinet has appointed a new head for the Civil Aviation Authority of Mongolia (MCAA) during its meeting on April 13, 2015.
Khusugtun selected to Asia's Got Talent's Final
The Mongolian ethnic music band called “Khusugtun” has received the overwhelming support among all semi-finalists from the international audiences according to the voting results announced on April 30 for the selection of finalists in the Asia’s Got Talent 2015 show.
Banking Grove campaign launched by Mongolian bankers reaches Choijin Lama museum
In May 2014, on the occassion of the 90th anniversary of the Mongolian banking sector, all banking institutions of Mongolia joined their efforts to lay the foundation so-called “Banking Grove” in the National Park for the purpose of appealing to the public to plant trees, protect and restore the environment and make contributions to increase green facilities in the capital city.
Air Service Agreement with Belarus approved
The cabinet approved on May 11, the Air Service Agreement (ASA) established between governments of Mongolia and Belarus on September 4, 2013 during the visit of Belarusian PM Myasnikovich's visit to Ulaanbaatar.
Joint Mongolian-Korean maritime company to be established
On May 12, the Government cabinet has discussed about the possibility of the establishment of Joint Mongolian-Korean maritime company.
Cyrillic Alphabet monument unveiled in Ulaanbaatar
On May 11th, 2015, during his official visit to Mongolia the Bulgarian President attended the opening ceremony for the monument dedicated to the Cyrillic Alphabet that has been erected in the garden of 118th school in Ulaanbaatar.
Bulgarian President visits Mongolia and opens Mongolia-Bulgaria Business Forum
On the sidelines of the official visit of the President of Bulgaria to Mongolia between May 10-13, 2015, "Mongolia-Bulgaria Business Forum" launched on May 12 at the Consensus Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Bulgarian President R.A.Plevneliev and the Prime Minister of Mongolia Ch.Saikhanbileg gave the opening remarks.
