1 to 2 million tourists from Russia may refuse to vacation in Turkey in 2023 due to rising prices in this country. This view was expressed by Taras Kobishchanov, Vice President of the Russian Association of Tour Operators (ATOR), General Manager of the Russian Express tour operator. Wrote agency TASS.
“A vacation in this country, which previously cost about 200 thousand rubles, can now cost 300-400 thousand rubles. and more. Most tourists are not used to such prices, waiting for last-minute tours, but almost none will happen as the role of charter transport is reduced. As a result, 1-2 million Russians will not be able to fly to Turkey at current prices,” he said.
According to the vice president of ATOR, Russians will shift their holidays to Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Maldives.
Last week, Maya Lomidze, Executive Director of ATOR spokethat some tour operators have reduced their accommodation prices by 10-15% in some hotels in Turkey.
In the ATOR press service in the second half of March reported Despite the fact that the degree of interest is “far from the pre-crisis level”, on the ongoing demand of Russian citizens for summer tours to Europe.