January 2024 saw a notable rise in Russian reservations for accommodation in Abkhazia, with bookings doubling compared to January 2023. The figures come from Ostrovok.ru, an online booking platform, cited by socialbites.ca.
Along with this spike, the average nightly rate in Abkhazian hotels rose by about 20 percent for the year, settling around 5,400 rubles. Despite higher prices, Abkhazia remained one of the most affordable foreign destinations for Russian travelers.
Ostrovok.ru further reported strong booking momentum in Kyrgyzstan, where reservations surpassed the previous year by 77%. Georgia also posted a solid gain, with bookings up 21% year over year.
Abkhazia and Georgia ranked among the top ten foreign destinations by the volume of reservations in January 2024. On average, a night’s stay in Georgia cost around 7,100 rubles, reflecting an annual increase of 27%.
Earlier, socialbites.ca highlighted rising demand for domestic getaways among Russians in January 2024. In particular, bookings for Murmansk rose by 47% versus January 2023, and the average nightly hotel rate in Murmansk climbed 24% during the year to about 5,200 rubles.
There was prior reporting on hotel booking activity for the entire year 2023, noting a significant level of travel interest across the region. These patterns point to a broader trend of shifting travel preferences amid evolving economic and security considerations in the area.
Notes: All figures reflect online booking activity as reported by Ostrovok.ru and summarized by socialbites.ca. The data illustrate relative changes year over year for January 2024, with regional comparisons across Abkhazia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. [citation: Ostrovok.ru press service]