The Guide.
From The Report: Mongolia 2014
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The Mongolia Guide contains useful information for visitors, including business culture, etiquette, climate, transport and how to obtain a visa. Those interested in doing business in Mongolia can also find a list of suggested hotels, as well as contact information for embassies, hospitals, travel agencies and other important resources. The chapter also features guide pieces on dog-sledding and basketball, two sports that are gaining popularity and drawing visitors across Mongolia.

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Hoopla: Basketball is catching on
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Sports in Mongolia have long been dominated by three activities closely related to the country’s traditions: wrestling, archery and horse racing. However, as the country began to develop economically, there was an influx of Western culture, including sports. Today, a number of sports are becoming more popular among Mongolians, especially in urban areas. One that is especially catching on is basketball. Popularity This new popularity can be explained by three factors. The first is that, as an…

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Mush!: Dog sledding is becoming an important way to draw tourists in winter
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The tourist season in Mongolia has always run from April through October. The country’s harsh winter climate is a big obstacle for tourism to be able to operate at a profit throughout the year, making it a seasonal sector. The challenge has therefore been to attract tourists in the months of November through March. It is not easy to lure vacationers to a place where the average daytime temperature is around -13°C. Nevertheless, some try. There are today a number of tourist activities that one…

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A night’s repose: Mongolia hotel listings
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HOTEL ULAANBAATAR Grand Chinggis Square, 14 Ulaanbaatar 14192 T: (+976) 1132 0620 F: (+976) 1132 4485 www.ubhotel.mn info@ubhotel.mn Rooms: 22 standard single rooms, 20 standard twin rooms, 20 superior rooms, 35 deluxe rooms, seven junior suites and a presidential suite. Business & Conference: Four private dining rooms and four conference halls for 20-100 people, all with audiovisual equipment. Health & Leisure: Fitness centre, sauna and massage centre, manicure/pedicure.…

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Facts for visitors: What to bring, wear, do, avoid and expect
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Etiquette A handshake usually accompanies a first introduction in a business setting and is used both as a greeting and farewell. Although people in the urban centres are less strict about local customs when greeting, it is customary and seen as a sign of respect to offer things (business card, pen, etc) with your left hand under your right elbow. Mongolians tend to respect foreigners more who know such local custom. Dress Most business meetings are conducted in standard Western business attire.…