The latest developments in the Crimea have had a negative effect on the sales for the destination. Travel companies report that bookings for the local resorts have come to a halt, while a part of the customers opted out of the previously booked tours. Some experts believe that even if the situation in the region stabilizes sometime in the near future, the Crimea will still lose at least 50% of the Russian tourist flow.
Bookings for the destination are in full swing, and they extend up till October. According to Russian tour operators, demand for Krasnodar Krai may rise 30% during the summer season.
The source of financing is the budget of the federal program ‘Development of domestic and inbound tourism in Russia’
Currently the Republic of Karelia is the third most sought-after domestic destination among Russians. In 2013 it was visited by about 1.9 million people, and this number has been steadily growing ever since the crisis of 2008. TRN magazine sat down with Chairman of Karelia's State Committee for Tourism Valery Kiryanov to discuss the future of the regional tourism.
Ethnographic tourism is the trademark of Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug. However, the region’s travel authorities are looking to attract pilgrim and family tourists. As for the okrug’s capital, Khanty-Mansiysk, the town is already devising a programme for 2015 celebrations in order to get the status of the New Year’s Capital of Russia.
You do not have to leave Russia if you want to see Buddhist temples, learn the secret of the shaman’s tambourine, and feel closer to the nature. All this and more awaits you on a trip to one of the remote and truly unique regions of the country – the Tuva Republic. TRN magazine spoke with Tuva’s Minister of Culture Vyacheslav Dongak about the course of development for the republic’s tourism.
Travel companies report high booking rates for Sochi. Last year 3.8 million tourists spent their holidays in Sochi. The growth of the tourist flow for the spa and resort complex was 30%.
The number of Russian tourists coming to Tunisia is growing by the year. The majority of them are only interested in local beaches, but the country can offer tourists plenty of other recreational activities. At the end of December Tunisia’s tourism office gave Moscow journalists an opportunity to try these activities for themselves (PHOTOS).
While being interviewed by a visa officer, it is important to be honest and demonstrate your determination to come back to Russia after visiting the US
According to tour operators, not all rooms in Sochi hotels have been occupied by fans. It is still possible to book rooms in mini-hotels and guest houses, but only in those that are removed from the main Olympic facilities.
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