Demand for summer tours to Abkhazia increased among Russians 13:54

Russians began to actively buy tours to Abkhazia in the summer of 2024. This situation was officially reported Web site Russian Association of Tour Operators.

“According to experts from Intourist and FUN&SUN companies, sales volumes at the early booking stage are 5-6 times higher than the results of a similar promotion a year ago. Representatives of the national tour operator ALEAN noted that as of mid-January, demand increased 2.5 times compared to the same date last year. The Dolphin company reported an 80 percent increase in voucher sales to individual hotels and sanatoriums, and Multitour also reported a 25-30 percent increase in demand,” the website says.

According to experts, this demand can be explained by various reasons. One of the main factors is the affordable price of Abkhazian resorts and attractive conditions for early booking promotions. Some hotels in the early booking phase were offering last year’s prices or prices with a slight adjustment.

Experts also believe that Russians began to actively choose tours to Abkhazia due to improved concepts of accommodation facilities (some hotels have moved from full board to all-inclusive) and an increase in the number of establishments in the middle price segment. It is intended for family holidays.

Also, the growing popularity of Abkhazia can be explained by convenient logistics. Now Russians reach Sochi by plane or train and from there they transfer to Abkhazia.

Tour operators state that Gagra, Pitsunda, Gudauta, New Athos, Sukhumi are in the first places among travelers. Russians primarily book mid-range hotels with swimming pools, all-inclusive meals and active animation. In addition, tourists began to choose summer houses more frequently for summer holidays. According to experts, the peak of arrivals to Abkhazia will be between June 25 and August 27.

Previously expert guess There is a decrease in the number of Russian tourists coming to Turkey.