Where are we going
This year, representatives of the tourism industry expect the main demand for independent travelers to be for domestic flights in Russia. According to internal analyzes of Tutu.ru travel and travel service, it meets about 84 percent of the demand for plane tickets in Russia, Natalya Anisimova, head of the company’s press service, told socialbites.ca.
“About 30% of plane tickets go to Moscow and St. This year’s rail destinations include Moscow, St.
Editor-in-Chief Nikolai Tabashnikov says Simferopol, Gelendzhik, Anapa, Rostov-on-Don and other cities in southern Russia are not included in this list – while airports here are closed, participants in the tourism industry will face difficulties. My Planet TV channel. First of all, this applies to Crimean hoteliers, who have suffered significant losses due to the current situation.
“I hope that the Russian Railways can increase the number of trains by the Crimea and from the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory, which will make it possible to compensate for the loss of the tourism industry,” he said.
According to him, under these conditions, one of the most popular destinations for Russian tourists will be Sochi and Abkhazia.
“This is good for the local tourism industry, but not so good for the tourists themselves, because in the peak season air travel to the hotel and Sochi will inevitably rise,” said the expert.
With the onset of spring, Tabashnikov predicted that interest in such regions as Altai and Baikal would increase. He warned that hotels and resorts will be difficult to find during the peak season, as these areas still lack a well-developed tourist infrastructure.
Natalya Anisimova believes that the Kaliningrad region, which attracts travelers with its architecture, sea, Curonian Spit and unusual local cuisine, will be very popular with Russian tourists this summer.
Where do not we go – and in vain
Among the regions of Russia there are many regions that have not yet attracted the attention of mass tourists. However, in reality they are very promising.
Natalya Anisimova is sure that travelers should pay attention to Khakassia.
“This region draws attention with its incredibly beautiful nature and opportunities for outdoor activities. You can organize canoeing or rafting along the Yenisei, rock climbing in the Mramorka extreme park, and relax in the lakes.
According to the expert, the ethnic component is also valuable in the trip to Khakassia.
“Here you can learn about the role of shamanism, get acquainted with unusual Hakas hobbies, for example, play with the knuckles of misty atizakh sheep, spend the night in the glamping dorm,” he said.
Nikolai Tabashnikov advised tourists from the European part of Russia to carefully study the Ural regions: Bashkiria, Chelyabinsk and Sverdlovsk regions, the Perm Territory, according to him, are largely underestimated.
“They are similar to Altai in many ways in terms of their natural conditions and historical heritage. In terms of services and infrastructure, these regions are actively developing. For those living in the east of Russia, I advise them to take a closer look at the Khabarovsk Territory, Primorye and Sakhalin. “The nature there is magnificent and the infrastructure is developing dynamically.”
Another interesting and promising region of Natalia Anisimova considers the Murmansk region, where, according to her, you can find various outdoor activities at any time of the year.
“It can be northern lights photography in winter, snowmobile tours, snowshoe trekking, dog sledding. You can visit Teriberka in the summer, go to Umba and relax in a secluded campsite among the forest-tundra, or go on a jeep tour of the Sredny and Rybachy peninsulas.
Border crossing
Turkey, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Georgia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bali, Goa and Vietnam will traditionally continue to be major foreign destinations for Russian tourists in 2023, according to Dili Demidenko, TravelBelka’s head of online tours.
“The most popular countries in spring are Turkey, Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Thailand. We await the return of Tunisia on direct flights. It is not very popular, but as a rule it is chosen by those who love sea water and white beaches. We also expect all-inclusive tours to Tunisia to be cheaper than Egypt and Turkey.”
Nikolay Tabashnikov agreed that Turkey and Egypt will continue to be the main destinations of large Russian tourist flows this summer.
“Greece, Spain, Italy and other European countries will continue to be destinations for Russians with high financial means. A mass tourist will not be able to afford it, ”Tabashnikov concluded.