According to Arthur Muradyan, deputy chairman of the Russian Association of Tour Operators (ATOR), general director of the tour operator Space Travel, the flow of tourists abroad during the New Year holidays increased by 35-40 percent, and Russians made a great contribution to this situation. nearly half a million trips. The newspaper attributes this growth to an increase in the number of international flights, including direct flights from Russia to Cuba and Mauritius, as well as larger aircraft to the UAE. “News”.
In addition, the cold weather in Central Russia also played a role in tourists choosing to go to warm countries. The top international destinations were the United Arab Emirates, where approximately 100 thousand tourists visited, as well as Turkey, Thailand, Egypt, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
ATOR said that the flow of tourists to Europe is gradually recovering.
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