Popular destinations in summer tourism.
Rest abroad at all times was considered the most expensive pleasure. But recently, tourists can go on vacation abroad freely and the cost of such a vacation will be quite acceptable. Let's take a look at the cheapest holidays abroad in 2018.
In this article, we will try to provide you with a description of the most popular destinations among Russian tourists. Also, many may be interested in reading the information from the article: where to relax without a visa abroad in 2018.
Most popular countries
In Turkey any Russian feels at home and therefore many residents of our country prefer to rest in this country. Turkey is mainly a beach holiday with children on the Black Sea or the Mediterranean. You can also do inexpensive shopping here and naturally visit various attractions. Also, one should not forget about entertainment, which in Turkey is just a huge amount, and therefore every day tourists are waiting for a lot of nightclubs, discos, restaurants and bars.
Holiday prices here fluctuate depending on the time of year, season and part of the country. So, for example, a tour to Antalya will cost about $ 200, to Istanbul - about $ 350, and to Kemer - $ 250. On average, a two-week tour for two can be bought for 1000-1500 dollars, and if you are lucky enough to buy a last-minute tour or go to Turkey in the fall, you can save up to 50% of their cost. Russian tourists prefer Turkey for a good all-inclusive holiday, excellent climate, clear sea and numerous excursions.
Unfortunately, today Türkiye is closed to travel companies and many are tormented by the question of when Turkey will be opened. But you can go on holiday on your own.
Holidays in Egypt on the sea is the most traditional among the inhabitants of Russia, since this direction has long been "travelled" by Russian tourists. Here you can enjoy excellent service in hotels, a warm climate, a huge amount of entertainment for only $ 250 for 7-8 days of excellent rest.
Warm Red Sea, gentle sun, All inclusive and, of course, the ancient pyramids- this is what many tourists come to this beautiful country every year with its ancient history and unique monuments of culture and architecture: the Pyramids, the eternal Sphinx and Luxor, which are visited by tourists, all this is worth it to go to this country on vacation. But this route is closed, although there is information that flights will resume soon.
And, of course, the question will be logical: which is better, Turkey or Egypt in terms of service, comfort, food?
Thailand no less popular than Turkey or Egypt, but in this country the high season begins in mid-autumn and ends in early winter. Therefore, if you want to get the cheapest tour, it is best to count on the month of April or May.
A ticket for a ten-day vacation will cost about 700-800 dollars. The cheapest seaside vacation in 2018 will indeed be in Thailand, since in almost any region of the country you can have a great vacation for $15–25 per day. If you decide to go on your own, then on average you will need about $ 400 per month for accommodation with the condition of staying in a hotel in the center of Pattaya. But you can find a vacation and cheaper. On the island of Phuket, Chang, Koh Samui, Phi Phi, you can find a hotel room for $150-200 per month. And if one room is enough for you, then you can rent it for 80-90 dollars.
Thailand has very cheap food, so you only need $100 a month for food. For $2 you can have a great lunch in any cafe, and $6 is enough for dinner in a good restaurant. And if you want to fill your suitcase with inexpensive things, then $ 100 will also be enough for you, without even haggling.
The cheapest seaside vacation
Vietnam- this is an incredibly beautiful place where you can find many corners of nature untouched by man. And even despite the ever-increasing popularity of this country, rest in it remains quite acceptable. So, for example, $ 10 a day is enough for one person to stay at a hotel, meals, excursion programs and massage. And if you're willing to spend $20 a day, you'll be able to indulge in nothing. Therefore, 400-500 dollars for an excellent 30-day vacation will be quite enough. But this is not counting the flight, since plane tickets are not included in this price (a direct flight will cost a little more than with transfers).
Read a useful informative article about comparing countries: What to choose - Thailand or Vietnam, Sri Lanka for quality inexpensive holidays, excursions and entertainment?
Goa (India) is another popular tourist destination, as with 100 dollars in your pocket (6000 rupees) you can have a great rest and not deny yourself anything, especially when it comes to northern Goa.
The cost of a holiday in Goa for a European person is quite low, especially far from big cities and metropolitan areas. The most expensive holiday in Goa is in the winter, since the high season begins at this time, but if you buy a ticket in the off-season, then a tour with air travel at the time of price reduction starts at $ 400. But if you decide to go on your own and live in an inexpensive guesthouse, as many young people do, you can save about 20-30% of your money. Goa is very popular among Russians due to its favorable tropical climate and recreation at almost any time of the year.
Abkhazia is located near Russia and therefore many people prefer to go to this country on vacation, as for many it will be the most budget option to have a great time on the Black Sea. I would also like to note that the Russians do not need visas and passports to go on vacation to Abkhazia and the road will take a little time.
If you do not have a large amount of money, then you can choose a vacation in the private sector, where prices for budget housing do not exceed 300–350 rubles per person per day. If you want more comfortable apartments in the private sector, you will have to pay a larger amount - about 500 rubles. Meals per day in Abkhazia will also cost you from 500 rubles per day. Thus, it can be calculated that a seven-day vacation in this country without travel will cost about 5,600 to 10,000 rubles per person.
Holidays in boarding houses and hotels in 2018 will cost much more. So, for example, a double room in a boarding house or sanatorium will cost from 1600 to 8000 rubles per day. Thus, if you are counting on an inexpensive vacation in Abkhazia, then you will need an amount of 22,000 rubles for two. For 30,000 rubles for two, you can also see all the sights of this beautiful country.
Many Russians, we are sure, will be curious about the answer to the following question: Where is it better to relax - in Sochi, Crimea or Abkhazia?
But the cheapest vacation abroad at sea awaits you in Bali and Cambodia. These countries offer the cheapest accommodation and food for tourists. In Bali, you can find excellent housing for $100 a month and the same amount is enough for food for 30 days. The only negative is a very expensive flight - about 1000 dollars!
Cambodia and Bali are not very famous countries for tourism, and therefore the question will be logical: Where is Bali and Cambodia?
And in Cambodia, you can find a room for $1.5 a night, and buying delicious and cheap food, you will feel guilty that you are paying people so little. A visit to one of the world's most famous monuments of the Kingdom of Cambodia - Angkor Wat will cost you only $ 5.
Exquisite relaxation
Sri Lanka or Ceylon has recently begun to enjoy great popularity among Russian tourists, as many want to relax in exotic places where beautiful nature reigns and there are many secluded beautiful places and unique cultural and historical attractions.
And it is in Sri Lanka that you can have a great rest in an inexpensive beach hotel for 10-15 dollars a day. And here you can practice a wide variety of sports: diving, surfing, fishing, kitering, rafting, etc. But plane tickets here are not cheap, so it is best to buy tickets for charter flights or for flights with transfers. Thus, for a monthly vacation, you will need about 400-500 dollars.
Greece is a country of ancient gods, the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea, as well as beautiful picturesque places where you can relax with children at the most reasonable prices. Halkidiki is the pearl of the Aegean Sea, Crete is the island of the legendary Minotaur, Athens is the capital of the country, Rhodes, Peloponnese, Attica, Paros, Corfu and many other islands and resorts in Greece attract many tourists from Russia. And all of them are great for families. On average, a vacation in Greece will cost you $250-350 for 7 days. Currently, this country is one of the most inexpensive countries that require a Schengen visa, who want to fully enjoy the beach and sightseeing holidays at sea.
Cyprus can not be called very cheap for recreation, but it is very popular among Russians. A ticket to Cyprus from Moscow will cost about $ 200 per person, but if you get on the action of some airline, you can save from 30 to 50%. But living on the island is quite expensive. The cheapest room in Paphos will cost $30-35, but you can rent a room for $25-28 per night. Food in cafes and restaurants is also not cheap, so it is best to buy food in supermarkets, where there are various promotions and discounts.
If you choose where to relax, between the last two countries, we recommend that you read the differences between them: Which is better to choose - Greece or Cyprus, for example, for a beach holiday?
Europe - vacation spot
Portugal is a member of the Eurozone and therefore cannot boast of the same low prices as Asian countries. But rest here is completely different. It is necessary to go to this beautiful country, which is located in the south-west of the Iberian Peninsula, only to enjoy the taste of excellent seafood, Portuguese cherry liqueur - jinjinha, port wine, and also visit all the architectural monuments of the country's Iberian culture, one of which is the famous Belen tower - fort on the river Tijos in the region of the same name in Lisbon.
Accommodation in Portugal in an inexpensive provincial hostel will cost from 18 to 33 dollars per day. A room in a three-star hotel will cost from 30 to 80 dollars a day. And accommodation in a boarding house in Lisbon is from 13 to 28 dollars. Lunch in an inexpensive cafe will cost from 6.5 to 13.5 dollars, and one dish in an expensive restaurant will cost from 6 to 24 dollars. Approximately per day for one person you will need about $50, so the total cost of the trip will vary from $600 to $1000.
Identified the most popular cities and regions of Russia for domestic tourism in 2016, as well as the most popular foreign countries for outbound tourism among Russian tourists in 2016, analyzed the tourism industry in Russia in 2016.
Number of international and domestic tourists in 2016
More than 22 million tourists visited Russia in 2016, 10% more than in 2015. The number of domestic tourists in Russia in 2016 increased to 55 million. The number of outbound tourist trips from Russia in 2016 amounted to 32 million.
Tourism Results and Statistics of Tourism in Russia in 2016 - Tourism Rating of Russia 2016 (Statistics of domestic tourism in Russia, statistics of inbound tourism by foreign tourists to Moscow, St. Petersburg and others, as well as statistics of outbound tourism in 2016).
Krasnodar Territory, Moscow Region and Crimea became the leaders of domestic tourism in 2016 among the regions of Russia. Kuban was visited by 15.8 million tourists in 2016, Moscow region was visited by 12.5 million tourists in 2016, and Crimea was visited by 5.6 million tourists in 2016.
Moscow, St. Petersburg and Sochi became the most popular tourist cities in Russia in 2016. Moscow was visited by 17.5 million tourists in 2016, St. Petersburg was visited by 6.9 million tourists, and Sochi was visited by 6.5 million tourists in 2016.
Kaliningrad region, Kabardino-Balkaria, Irkutsk region and Bryansk region showed the highest growth rates of domestic tourism in 2016. The Kaliningrad region was visited by 1.4 million tourists in 2016, which is 30% more than in 2015. Kabardino-Balkaria was visited by 400 thousand tourists in 2016, 40% more than a year earlier, and the Bryansk region was visited by 55 thousand tourists, which is 51% more than in 2015, and the Irkutsk region was visited by more than 1 million tourists, which is third more than in 2016.
Abkhazia, Thailand and Georgia became the leaders of outbound tourism from Russia in 2016. Abkhazia was visited by 1.5 million tourists from Russia, while Thailand and Georgia were visited by more than 1 million Russian tourists in 2016.
Tunisia, Morocco, Cyprus and Cuba showed the highest growth rates of outbound tourism from Russia in 2016. Tunisia was visited by 623 thousand Russian tourists in 2016, which is 137% more than in 2015. Morocco was visited by 60 thousand Russian tourists in 2016, which is 100% more than a year earlier. Cyprus was visited by 782 thousand Russian tourists, 49% more than in 2015. Cuba was visited by 65 thousand Russian tourists in 2016, which is 50% more than in 2015.
The most popular tourist cities in Russia in 2016 *:
- Moscow, 17.5 million, including 4.55 million foreign tourists
- St. Petersburg, 6.9 million (+6%), including 2.8 million foreign tourists
- Sochi, 6.5 million
- Kazan, 2.5 million (+16%)
- Sergiev Posad, 1.7 million
* Percentage of change compared to 2015 is indicated in parentheses.
Statistics by regions - The most popular tourist regions in Russia in 2016 (Domestic tourism in Russia in 2016)
- Krasnodar Territory, 15.8 million (+5%)
- Moscow region, 12.5 million (+9%), including 3.9 million staying at a hotel (hotel)
- Crimea, 5 million 573 thousand (+21%)
- Vladimir region, 4 million (+21%)
- Primorsky Krai, 3 million (+25%), including 568 thousand foreign tourists
- Yaroslavl region, 3 million (+15%)
- Tatarstan, 2.9 million (+7%), including 250 thousand foreign tourists)
- Astrakhan region, 2.5 million (+10%)
- Chelyabinsk region, 2.2 million (+10%)
- Leningrad region, 2 mln.
- Altai Territory, 2 million (+8%)
- Stavropol Territory, 1.4 million (+5%)
- Bashkortostan, 1.4 million, (+25%)
- Kaliningrad region, 1.4 million (+30%)
- Buryatia, 1 million 40 thousand (+15%)
- Irkutsk region, over 1 million (+30%)
- Karachay-Cherkessia, 1 million
- Volgograd region, 930 thousand (+14%)
- Kostroma region, 922 thousand (+4%)
- Karelia, 760 thousand
- Mari El, 610 thousand (+9%)
- Khabarovsk Krai, 520 thousand (+13%) and 36 thousand foreign tourists (+8%)
- Dagestan, over 480 thousand (+20%), including 28 thousand foreign tourists
- Adygea, 420 thousand (+16%)
- Kabardino-Balkaria, 420 thousand (+40%)
- Murmansk region, 320 thousand
- Saratov region, 315 thousand
- Smolensk region, 300 thousand, including 33 thousand foreign tourists
- Chuvashia, 246 thousand
- Republic of Komi, 230 thousand (+5%)
- Ulyanovsk region, 200 thousand
- Kamchatka Krai, 198 thousand (+10%), including 16.5 thousand foreign tourists
- Amur Region, 142 thousand (+16%), including 80 thousand tourists from China
- Chechen Republic, more than 80 thousand
- Bryansk region, 55 thousand (+51%)
- Ingushetia, 45 thousand
Statistics - The most popular foreign countries for outbound tourism in 2016:
- Abkhazia, 1.5 million (+15%)
- Thailand, 1,090 thousand (+23%)
- Georgia, 1,038 thousand (+12%)
- Spain, 1,008 thousand (+2%)
- Ukraine, 1 million
- Greece, 900 thousand
- Türkiye, 866 thousand (-76%)
- Cyprus, 782 thousand (+49%)
- Azerbaijan, 740 thousand (+7%)
- Tunisia, 665 thousand (+145%)
- France, over 600 thousand
- Bulgaria, 600 thousand (+20%)
- Vietnam, 434 thousand (+28%)
- Czech Republic, 406 thousand (-6.5%)
- Israel, 266 thousand (+4%)
- Dubai, 240 thousand (+14%)
- Estonia, 201 thousand (+8%)
- Belarus, 171 thousand (-30%)
- Dominican Republic, 133 thousand
- Sweden, 128 thousand
- Croatia, 120 thousand (+6%)
- Indonesia 75 thousand (+14%)
- Singapore, 70.4 thousand (+10%)
- Cuba, 65k (+50%)
- Morocco, 60 thousand (+100%)
- Cambodia, 55 thousand
- Monaco, 46 thousand
Moscow, September 18 - Vesti.Ekonomika. The World Tourism Organization has published its annual report "The UNWTO Tourism Highlights 2018 Edition", in which experts have identified the main tourism trends.
According to the report, the total number of international tourist trips grew by 6.8% to 1.32 billion in 2017.
This is the highest growth rate since 2009. It is also 84 million more than in 2016.
Experts attribute this growth to the rise of the world economy.
In addition, the report states that international tourism spending was $1.34 trillion in 2017.
Below are the top 10 travel destinations of 2017.
10. Thailand
Arrivals: 35.4 millionChange in 2017: +8,6%
Today, the main resorts that specialize in mass tourism are located on the islands of Phuket and Koh Samui, known for their white sand beaches, lagoons, waterfalls, coral reefs and coconut trees.
The most famous beaches are Chaweng, Lamai, Nathon, Bophut, Taling Ngam, Maenam, Big Buddha, Hua Thanon, Bang Po, Cheung Mon, Bang Kao and Lipa Noi. Hua Hin, located relatively close to Bangkok, is gaining more and more popularity.
9. Germany
Change in 2017: +5,2%
Diversity of culture is characteristic of modern Germany, there is no centralization of cultural life and cultural values in one or several cities - they are dispersed literally throughout the country: along with the famous Berlin, Munich, Weimar, Dresden or Cologne, there are many small, not so widely known, but culturally significant places.
8. Türkiye
Change in 2017: +24,1%
Turkey has all the prerequisites for the development of this service industry: it is washed by four seas (Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara and Black), the coast has a subtropical Mediterranean climate (the length of the coastline is 7200 km, it has 355 beaches), 2870 hotels for 700 thousand inhabitants. places, it ranks 2nd in Europe and 7th in the world in terms of the number of thermal springs (1300), has a large number of attractions (the ruins of ancient Greek and Roman cities, including the legendary Troy, monuments from the time of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires). A developed network of internal transport allows you to comfortably move to any point in the country.
7. UK
Change in 2017: +5,1%
Tourism contributes £27bn to the British economy. According to this indicator, it is in 7th place in the world.
The largest number of visitors from the USA, France, Germany, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands.
Great Britain is the birthplace of modern tourism as a form of cultural leisure.
6. Mexico
Change in 2017: +12,0%
Mexico is one of the most visited countries in the world. The attractiveness of Mexico for tourists is due to a combination of many factors: a unique culture, including cultural festivals, cities with architecture from the Spanish colonial rule, the ruins of ancient Mesoamerican cities, the presence of nature reserves and beach resorts, combined with a favorable climate.
The peak tourist season in the country is from October to mid-summer, with bursts during the week before New Year's Eve, Easter and spring break, when a lot of students from the USA come to beach resorts.
5. Italy
Change in 2017: +11,2%
Italy is the largest area of international tourism (over 50 million people a year). The country has 155 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other country in the world.
Tourism in Italy is one of the leading sectors of the economy. The largest number of tourists come to Italy from China - about 3 million a year.
4. China
Change in 2017: +2,5%
The sights of China can be divided into three main groups: natural objects, historical and cultural monuments, and objects of national traditions.
The long history of China has left a large number of monuments, the list of cities in China, the most attractive for tourists, includes 54 cities.
The Great Wall of China is the most famous symbol of the Chinese nation and one of the main tourist attractions.
More than ten sections of the Great Wall of China are open to tourists, including Badaling, 75 km from Beijing, Laolontou in Hebei province and Jiayuguan in Gansu province.
3. USA
Change in 2017: -3,8%
The United States has a huge recreational potential, as well as a large number of attractions and museums.
Suffice it to say that four of the ten most popular museums in the world are located in the United States.
We are talking about the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, the Museum of the Art Institute in Chicago and the Washington National Gallery.
Ethnographic excursions are a specific direction of cognitive travels in America.
They include visits to the places of traditional residence of the Indians, the ancient cities of the Inca, Aztec and Mayan empires.
2. Spain
Change in 2017: +8,6%
The most famous museum in Spain - the Prado Museum - is located in Madrid. There are many more unique museums and galleries in Spain: the Picasso Museum and the National Art Museum of Catalonia, located in Barcelona, the National Museum of Sculpture in Valladolid, the El Greco Museum in Toledo, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art in Cuenca.
Spain is one of the largest centers of international tourism. The main tourist centers are Madrid and Barcelona, as well as resorts - Costa Brava, Costa Dorada, Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Canary Islands.
1. France
Change in 2017: +5,1%
France is the most visited country in the world (in terms of the number of visiting foreigners), Paris is the most touristic city, the Eiffel Tower is the most visited and popular attraction in the world, which means that France is the undisputed champion of world tourism.
What no doubt attracts visitors to France is the great variety of landscapes, long lines of ocean and sea coasts, temperate climate, many different monuments, as well as the prestige of French culture, cuisine and lifestyle.
It is worth remembering that as early as the beginning of autumn 2015, Russians were looking for tours to Egypt (37%), Turkey (9%), Thailand and Vietnam (5-7%), Finland (4%). A small group of tourists thought about Italy, Greece, China and Goa, as well as the Czech Republic and Israel. A series of terrorist attacks in Egypt and Tunisia, political battles with Turkey, inflation in Russia, as well as an increased value of the currency forced Russians to take a different look at outbound tourism. According to the head of Rostourism, Oleg Safonov, the reduction in outbound tourism flows at the beginning of 2016 will exceed 40%.
A replacement for winter Egypt - in terms of price and temperature - cannot be found, they say in the tourism industry.
“At the moment, it is difficult to talk about an alternative in the same price category. Some hotels in the same Sochi offer service according to this scheme, but the prices differ significantly from Egyptian and Turkish ones. Although the situation may change,” commented Vera Pershina, regional director of the search engine for tourists KAYAK in Russia and Poland.
The resorts of Tunisia have similar climatic conditions. However, the flow of tourists to this country has decreased due to the fact that on June 26, 2015, a terrorist attack occurred on the beach of one of the hotels, as a result of which 38 people were killed and 39 people were injured, including one Russian.
At the end of December, the Tunisian authorities announced that they would financially support Russian charters and compensate them for part of the costs, and also promised to strengthen security measures.
Tunisia is ready to receive up to 500,000 Russian tourists. Previously, this direction was chosen by about 150 thousand Russians. By the end of 2015, the flow of tourists from Russia to this country decreased to 50 thousand people.
In other directions, the demand of Russians for tours to the UAE, Thailand, Vietnam and India has increased. Also, the media reported that several popular hotels in Dubai offered Russians special accommodation conditions - discounts up to 40%.
If we talk about replacing Turkey's vacation, then there are more alternatives: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Italy, Spain and Greece, where the Russians will go in the summer, despite the weakening of the ruble. All inclusive hotels with beaches are presented in these countries, and the prices for some tours are very attractive.
Tez-Tour's PR director Larisa Akhanova, in an interview with Gazeta.Ru, said that Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria will be in the top 3 holiday destinations for Russians in 2016. She noted that
Greece is the most budgetary European destination, offering tourists all-inclusive hotels.
Trips to the island part of Greece will be in demand through a tour operator who collects a “constructor” for a tourist from flights, transfers, accommodation, visas and insurance. Independent travel in this case will cost much more.
“Greek hotels, despite the activation of other European markets, have offered favorable contract prices for 2016.
The consulate also promises to issue three-year visas to tourists with a good visa history,” says Larisa Akhanova.
Cyprus is a safe European country where you won't have any problems with your visa: Provisa (visa with a simplified process of issuing) is issued literally within an hour. In addition, the island has rich tourism opportunities, and the season suitable for recreation lasts from April to November.
“Bulgaria is seriously targeting Russian tourists and has made a number of important announcements regarding the visa regime. From January 1, 2016, the price of Bulgarian visas for tourists from Russia will be reduced to €10 instead of €35, and visas for children under 16 will be issued free of charge. In addition, Bulgaria does not plan to introduce biometrics. This direction offers a lot of options for recreation: balneology (treatment with mineral waters. - Gazeta.Ru), excursion programs, pilgrimage tourism, gastronomic and wine tourism, ”said Larisa Akhanova.
The resorts of Cuba, Caribbean, Maldives and Seychelles are still available to Russians. However, these destinations have never been very popular among tourists from Russia due to high costs and long flights. Therefore, in 2016, holidays in these countries are unlikely to be massive.
Due to falling demand, small and medium-sized tour operators are leaving the market. According to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), the number of "exit" companies decreased in 2015 by 70%.
No one predicted the New Year's blow to the largest tour operators that work with Turkey.
Back in mid-December, Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets assured that new bankruptcies of companies in 2016 are not expected: the state will help them if they give up abroad and reorient themselves to the domestic market. In her opinion, Russian tour operators feel quite confident and today many companies are reorienting themselves. “We help them with this. And we will create additional preferences for travel companies, especially for those who are now refocusing on domestic tourism," the Deputy Prime Minister said to RIA Novosti.
The crisis in the "outbound" tourism business plays in favor of domestic tourism.
And the Russian authorities openly say that the citizens of the country should spend their money within the borders of their native state. So, on December 16, the Ministry of Resorts and Tourism of Crimea launched a promo site to attract tourists for the New Year, the press service of the department reported, citing its head Sergei Strelbitsky. The site offered to change the stereotype and open all facets of the New Year in Crimea. The carnival, adventures, disco night, TV show were presented to the attention of tourists. Following the hashtags #sunday and #get bored, the site featured the slogan “New Year holidays in Crimea – an affordable alternative to traveling abroad!”. In connection with the energy blockade that the peninsula faced in December, information was disseminated in the media about the mass refusal of tourists from booking hotels for the New Year holidays in Crimea. However, later, on December 16, the Minister of Resorts and Tourism of Crimea said that this information was custom-made.
Also on the same day, Rostourism launched the national tourism portal Russia.travel, the project of which began to be developed in 2013. The site presents the main sights and historical sites of various cities of Russia, interactive maps, descriptions of traditions, crafts and trades, photographs, routes, excursions, as well as other information useful for tourists.
“The portal should become an effective marketing tool for promoting domestic tourism products in the domestic and foreign markets, to strengthen the image of Russia as a tourist country,” says Oleg Safonov, head of Rostourism, who sold two houses in the Seychelles in 2015.
The resorts of the Kuban are also taking the leading positions.
The Minister of Resorts and Tourism of the Krasnodar Territory, Yevgeny Kudelya, told RIA Novosti that many of our compatriots had not been to the resorts of the Kuban for 10-15 years, or even never at all. “And now we have the opportunity to show how the level of service, the quality of roads, accommodation facilities have changed, to show the whole variety of our display facilities, excursions, entertainment and extreme parks,” Kudelya said.
However, very disappointing forecasts come from ATOR Executive Director Maya Lomidze. “All market professionals understand that those who traveled to Egypt need a low price, this is the key. We do not have these low prices, and, unfortunately, apparently, the Krasnodar Territory and the Crimea are expecting such an influx that they are already ready to raise prices by 30%. It will just kill the season,” says Lomidze.
Travelers should know that different tourist destinations are popular at different times of the year, and this is due, of course, to the climate in a particular country. Few people want to go to Thailand during the rainy season or relax on the beaches of Turkey in winter. You should understand which countries are most popular in different seasons.
Know popular tourist destinations you need not only to choose the right resort at the peak of the season. This information is also useful for those who like a relaxing holiday without crowds of tourists. So, let's take a closer look at each season.
Popular tourist destinations in summer
Summer is the period of holidays and the peak of the tourist season in the resorts of the Black and Mediterranean Seas. That is why it is especially relevant at this time beach holiday, which becomes cheaper and more accessible with the onset of heat. Resorts are especially popular among Russians. , . The thing is that in these resorts the rest is quite low prices.
Among the popular tourist destinations in the summer, the following countries should be distinguished: , Indonesia, Australia, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Greece, Jordan and as well as various exotic islands.
In addition to the beach, summer is relevant and sightseeing vacation, although it is not as popular as in autumn and spring, due to the fact that in Europe, the center of sightseeing tourism, it is hot at this time, which is not very conducive to sightseeing. In summer, the most popular excursions on the Scandinavian Peninsula are in Norway, Finland, as well as in Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, France. In Egypt, Jordan, China, Italy It is customary to combine beach and sightseeing holidays.
Popular tourist destinations in autumn
beach holiday in early autumn, it practically does not differ from summer - all the same resorts of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean continue to work. Until September you can go to Crimea, Bulgaria, Turkey, Morocco. Even in October you can relax in Greece, Spain, Italy. Of course, resorts continue to operate Egypt, which are becoming more popular than in summer due to the fact that the heat subsides in this country. In autumn you can visit Bali, Australia,. Tourist season opens , . All autumn you can travel on , Maldives.
Popular at this time of the year excursions in those countries where the beach season is coming to an end. This, of course, , and Türkiye- keepers of ancient monuments. Since it is not so hot in Egypt, excursions to the places of antiquities are gaining momentum. Other excursion destinations in autumn - , China,.
Popular tourist destinations in winter
Winter is the time when you most want to go to the sea, because the weather is not happy. The Black Sea and Mediterranean resorts have long been closed, it is cold in Europe, so they are most popular for beach holiday exotic countries. In winter they often travel to Africa - to Egypt, South Africa. The tourist season opens in the Caribbean - on and in the Dominican Republic. One of the most economical options for relaxing by the sea is Thailand. Popular tourist destinations in winter are United Arab Emirates, Maldives, China, Seychelles. Winter is the tourist season V. is one of the cheapest resorts at this time.
As far as Europe is concerned, the winter months are a great time for sightseeing holiday in its central and southern parts, where at this time the weather is optimal for such trips. Popular tourist destinations for excursions - Italy, Greece, Spain, France, Czech Republic. Also, travelers often go to Finland and Norway. Tours are in demand China.
Winter is a holiday for lovers ski holidays. It was at this time that the mountain resorts of Europe began to operate. Popular tourist destinations in this area are - Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Norway, Bulgaria,.
Popular travel destinations in spring
Very popular in spring excursion routes in Europe. The countries of the Scandinavian Peninsula are often chosen for travel, cruises with sightseeing are often arranged Norway, Finland, Sweden. In the south of Europe, the beach season has not yet begun, which means that sightseeing holidays are most popular in these countries. For this purpose it is worth visiting Italy, Spain, Turkey, Greece. At the end of spring it will be possible to swim here. Of the European countries, the sights of France and the Czech Republic are most attracted, and travel to China and.
beach holiday in spring it is in demand, because during the winter everyone yearned for the sea and the sun. In March and April, the tourist season in the Caribbean still lasts - in and in Cuba. Among the economical options, it is worth highlighting Egypt and Goa, among the more expensive ones - Mexico, Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles. Popular tourist destinations in the field of beach holidays are , Jordan, South Africa, Canary Islands, Bali, Thailand, and etc.
still working in the spring ski resorts, however, they become less in comparison with the winter period. Trails are popular with tourists France, Austria and Andorra.