The XII interregional exhibition of tourist services and hospitality technologies "The Gates to the North" happened from 15 to 17 February 2013 in Vologda.

The exhibition featured about 10 thematic sections. They included: active and sports tourism, river and sea cruises, fishing and hunting, rural tourism, Orthodox shrines of Vologda (pilgrimage tours), children's health-improving recreation. The business program had a variety of relevant discussions and conferences. Among them is the II International Forum "Vologda Upgrade. Investments in Tourism", the Festival-presentation of investment projects, the presentations of tourism opportunities in the North-West and Central regions of Russia.