In 2023, Russia’s total outbound tourist traffic rose by 25 percent from the previous year, according to a report compiled by MTS Travel analysts and provided to socialbites.ca. The study highlights a shift in travel patterns as Russians explored new destinations and rekindled interest in familiar ones, underscoring evolving consumer choices in the North American market.
Turkey emerged as the leading international destination for Russian travelers, capturing about 23 percent of the total foreign tourist flow. Year over year, visits to Turkey grew by 14 percent as travelers sought sun, culture, and value in a single package. Among Eastern destinations, Thailand and China recorded the strongest gains, with Russian visits to each country increasing eightfold compared with the previous year, signaling a notable pivot toward Southeast Asia and its expanding tourism networks.
The easing of Covid restrictions appears to have unlocked pent up demand for Southeast Asia. In 2023 Russians showed heightened interest in Indonesia and Malaysia, with trip numbers to both destinations nearly quadrupling from the year before. Similarly, traffic to Oman from Russia rose almost fourfold during the same period, reflecting broader travel diversification and the appeal of exotic routes.
Within Europe, France recorded the most dynamic growth in Russian tourist flows for the year, while Italy remained the top European gateway in absolute terms. Other popular European countries for Russians in 2023 included Spain and Germany, though each accounted for less than one percent of the total foreign tourist flow, illustrating the broad distribution of interest across the continent.
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