In 2024 the Russian sector Foreign tourism noted an increase of a quarter, reported Interfax, citing the Border Service data. Last year Russians For they did over 29 million abroad travelof which 11.5 million for tourism purposes, which means an increase of 25% compared to 2023.
Although direct flights between Russia and countries European Union were suspended after full-scale invasion of UkraineThe Russians have found a way to circumvent the rules. It is inactive possible to travel through countries not subject to sanctions, specified as Turkey and Serbia.
It should be stressed that after stopping flights from Russia to the EU costs and time of specified travel increased rapidly. Journey between Moscow a Paris, which utilized to last only a fewer hours and cost respective 100 euros, now takes about 12 hours and needs to be allocated nearly 2000 euro, or over 8,000 PLN.
Tourism. Despite sanctions, the Russians travel more and more
But this did not halt the thirsty journeys Russian touristsWhich has been increasing lately. Number of hotel reservations in Italy for the upcoming spring period (March-May 2025) through OneTwoTrip increased by 1 3rd year per year, while reservations in Spain – by 65 percent and we France – about 45 percent – informs the Russian economical and business diary “Knowledge”.
Italy are presently liable for 9.8 percent of all abroad travel from Russia, compared to 7.3 percent last spring. France for 6.7% compared to 4.6% in the same period, and Spain for 3.8 percent, compared to 2.3 percent earlier.
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‘Russia's European travel sector is coming to an end After a sharp decline in the first 2 years of the war, erstwhile the number of Russian citizens' journeys to EU countries fell by 26% year-on-year to 1.73 million", IntelliNews reports, citing the calculation of the Border Service.
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According to the editorial board, Russia’s economy has been given the impetus it received thanks to the large state spending on the military, creating “New War mediate Class‘. In nearly 3 years wars in Ukraine The quality of life of average Russians is now beginning to improve, "because their savings are expanding despite economical turmoil".
Disadvantages and costs related to visits Europe besides made Russian holidaymakers They have become bolder and, especially during the vacation period, travel further. In 2024, popular destinations were: Turkey, Abkhazia, Kazakhstan, United arabian Emirates and China.
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A crucial increase in popularity among Russian tourists is besides noted Thailand, Mexico and Japan. According to Bne IntelliNews, the Russians are now willing to pay more for air tickets, quit longer flights, and at the same time look around the planet for fresh destinations. For example, in 2024 the number of trips to Japan has increased more than twice a year.
The favourite directions of Russian tourists. Turkey, Thailand and erstwhile russian republics
The top 10 of the most popular destinations in 2024 besides included: Egypt, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Among the popular but more exotic directions, there are besides Cuba, Sri Lanka and Maldives.
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As the portal summarizes, despite geopolitical tensions, European destinations seem to regain popularity among those who love Russian travels, which is facilitated, among others, by rebirth Russian tourism industry and rising revenue in society.
In addition, Western sanctions besides affected improvement National tourismand in the first 9 months of 2024 private and public investment in Russian tourism industry increased by 44 percent year to year.
Source: bne IntelliNews, “The Moscow Times”
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