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Russian citizens have become noticeably less interested in traveling abroad new year holidays. At the same time, the demand for domestic tourism is growing. Those who previously spent New Year holidays at the ski resorts of Europe, rushed to Sochi. And they also faced rising prices. The main reason for what happened was the sharp fall of the ruble against the dollar and euro, since foreign tours became more expensive even with the same “price tag” of suppliers.

About what is happening in the tourism market today, whether domestic tourism benefits from rising prices for foreign holidays, and why prices are rising Russian resorts Vladislav Shevtsov, CEO of the DaTravel.com project (an online portal for booking airline tickets, hotels and entertainment), told Expert Online.
- How much did the tourism market sag by the end of this year? Is there any data on how many people decided to stay home and did not go anywhere for the New Year holidays? This means both abroad and in Russia.

It is difficult to say based on the exact number of people. But we can give the following figures. The drop in sales is 27.5% in the most popular destinations in Europe, such as Prague, Barcelona, ​​Paris, Rome, Vienna, Milan, London. Destinations such as Vienna, Rome, Milan, Prague and Paris “sank” especially strongly. At the same time, some tourists reoriented from foreign tours to domestic ones.

If back in November the number of bookings for Russian destinations on the DaTravel.com website was 33%, then in December the share of bookings increased to 52%.
- What happens to prices? The fact that the cost of foreign tours in rubles has increased is understandable, but what explains the rise in prices for domestic tourism and is there such a thing at all?

In Russian destinations there has not yet been an increase in prices for hotel products, in this moment there is a usual seasonal increase associated with the New Year holidays on popular Russian destinations - Krasnaya Polyana, Golden ring, Simferopol. But, most likely, you should also expect a slight increase in prices for Russian hotels, since hotels pay with some suppliers in foreign currency, plus the cost of food prices, gasoline and other expenses increases.

Despite the increase in airline costs due to rising exchange rates, the average cost of an order per person is domestic directions decreased by 6.3% compared to the beginning of October. The reason is an increase in the depth of sales: in an effort to save money, clients try to purchase air tickets in advance for more affordable prices. Compared to October 2014, the depth of sales within the Russian Federation in the structure of DaTravel.com orders has increased fourfold. A striking example of this process is the Moscow-Novosibirsk direction, the average price tag for which decreased from 8,900 rubles to 8,500 rubles while the depth of sales increased from 2 to 8 days.

The same trend can be seen in booking Russian hotels. Average bill Russian hotels did not change and amounted to 6,500 rubles. The depth of hotel bookings has increased significantly and amounted to 45 days, when usually for Russian destinations it is around 30 days. Still booking trips to New Year, mainly in such directions as St. Petersburg and Sochi. Currently, DaTravel.com already has reservations for March and May holidays- people want to book their trips before prices increase.

- How do foreign partners of Russian companies behave? Are they making concessions, reducing the cost in dollars and euros?
- Recently, due to the rise in exchange rates, the price of hotel products in foreign destinations has increased by an average of 30%. Some hotels are trying to compensate for this somehow special offers or include the price difference in Additional services hotel.
Also, an important trend is that currently among Russian tourists Paying at the time of booking or paying in advance for hotels is becoming increasingly popular as travelers fear new currency increases and want to lock in the latest price for accommodation.
- What are your forecasts for 2015: regarding the general situation on the tourism market, destinations and products?

There are traditional beach destinations, which will always be in demand among Russian tourists during summer holidays - Turkey, Egypt, Thailand, Greece, Spain. Among them, Greece and Spain may fall through the cracks due to visa difficulties. Currently, all major tour operators have announced reductions in their programs and are refocusing on the domestic market. I assume that summer holidays in Crimea and Sochi will be very popular - these will be the most popular destinations in the summer of 2015. If we consider independent online booking, there is a demand for these destinations in Thailand and Spain, trips to Istanbul are also very popular.

Regarding the top selling destinations on the air ticket market, no significant changes are expected in the TOP 5. Most often, clients continue to purchase tickets to St. Petersburg, immediately followed in popularity by the three Russian resort towns: Simferopol, Sochi, Krasnodar, and maximum demand growth is expected for them. Ekaterinburg will close the top 5.

From the above list, DaTravel.com for 2015 currently receives the most active requests for the directions of Simferopol, St. Petersburg and Krasnodar - each of them accounts for 9.5% of the total number of requests to the agency. Also among the leaders in requests for 2015 are Paris and London: these are bookings with a sales depth of 2-3 months (pre-planned trips), tickets to these destinations are urgently purchased as currencies rise in price.

Top 5 “outsider” destinations in 2015

Among the outsiders, first of all, these are flights to Europe: Spain, the Czech Republic, Holland, and secondary airports in France and Germany. In general, some concentration of demand in Europe is expected around capital cities European airports, review of the holiday European resorts in favor of the “mass destinations” of Turkey and Egypt, and, finally, the main trend is a shift in demand for summer rest in favor of domestic directions.

The average cost of one order for 2015 at the moment is 32 thousand rubles, and the average cost of one purchased round-trip air ticket is 18 thousand rubles.
The price factor in 2015 for the statistical traveler will be one of the determining factors when choosing a holiday destination. For these reasons, tourists will more often choose the all-inclusive model or countries with inexpensive air travel offers, sacrificing the level of service and exotic vacation.

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2015-03-11T15:40:37+05:00 lesovoz.77 Analysis - forecast popular destinations, tourismThe most popular destinations Russian citizens have become noticeably less interested in traveling abroad for the New Year holidays. At the same time, the demand for domestic tourism is growing. Those who previously spent the New Year holidays at ski resorts in Europe rushed to Sochi. And they also faced rising prices. The main reason for what happened was the sharp fall of the ruble...lesovoz.77 lesovoz antipkina-77 [email protected] Author TuZhur travel magazine

EKATERINBURG, December 14. /TASS/. The largest portion of tourist packages purchased by residents of the Ural Federal District in 2018 were to Turkey. About 1 million residents of the Urals chose to vacation in this country, Maxim Puzankov, president of the Ural Tourism Association, told reporters on Friday.

"If we take the top destinations in 2018, then traditionally the first place in the number of tourists who bought package tours, occupied by Türkiye. It leads among other areas by a wide margin. In total, if we take Koltsovo airport and other departure points from the Ural region, for the first time we are approaching the number of 1 million tourists,” Puzankov said at a press conference in the Ural regional information center TASS.

The average cost of a tour package to Turkey was 38 thousand rubles, which is only 4 thousand rubles more than last year, Puzankov noted. “The increase in value in rubles is almost equal to the difference in the depreciation of the ruble exchange rate - this is about 13%. It is impossible to say that prices in Turkey or on Turkey have increased,” he explained.

Also in the top five popular destinations among residents of the Urals are Russia, Thailand, United United Arab Emirates and Vietnam, added the association president. “The cost of tour packages in Russia also did not increase and amounted to an average of 18,382 rubles, [while] last year it was 18,275 rubles,” Puzankov noted.

The expert predicts that next year Egypt will compete with the current top destinations. “We expect Egypt to return in 2019, based on this there will be certain adjustments in all areas. Egypt will affect absolutely everything,” he is sure.

About air traffic between Egypt and Russia

Air traffic between Egypt and Russia was stopped in November 2015 after a plane crashed over Sinai. Russian airline"Kogalymavia", flying from Sharm el-Sheikh to St. Petersburg. There were 217 tourists and seven crew members on board, all of whom died. The FSB classified the incident as a terrorist attack.

In January 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the resumption of regular air transport to Cairo. The next two months were spent resolving technical issues. The first flight from Russia to Egypt took off on April 11. Charter flights to the cities of Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada still remain closed.

The winners of the Travelers' Choice award have been announced for the Best Travel Destinations category. For the seventh year in a row, winners have been selected from a total of more than 460 destinations, including global winners, as well as separate lists for Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Central America, South America, South Pacific region, China, Russia, Canada, Caribbean region, Mexico and USA.

“The top destinations rated by TripAdvisor travelers are cities rich in history, unique culture and unparalleled beauty,” said TripAdvisor Chief Marketing Officer Barbara Messing. – Travelers can find great booking deals on TripAdvisor, as well as best restaurants and places for entertainment."

The 2015 Travelers' Choice Top Destinations are based on reviews from millions of travelers on TripAdvisor. The winners were determined based on the quantity and quality of reviews, as well as ratings of hotels, attractions and restaurants around the world over a 12-month period.

Russian winners

New players appeared on the list of Russian destinations in 2015 - Sochi, Chelyabinsk, Krasnoyarsk and Nizhny Novgorod. St. Petersburg, Moscow and Kazan maintained the results of last year, leading Russian list. In the world ranking, St. Petersburg occupies 17th place and ninth place in the European ranking.

Chairman of the Committee for Tourism Development of St. Petersburg Inna Shalyto noted that in 2014 an information campaign of unprecedented scale was carried out to promote St. Petersburg in the Russian and foreign markets:

“We are very pleased that for the second year in a row, TripAdvisor travelers recognize St. Petersburg as the best tourist destination in Russia. For us, the opinion of travelers is the most important assessment of the work we have done, and we will continue our activities to maintain the honorable status of the best city in the country.”

Ten best destinations in Russia:

  1. St. Petersburg – Average cost of a night’s hotel stay in the summer of 2015: $84. The Alexander House Hotel offers a favorable price for accommodation in the summer of 2015; one night here will cost $154.
  2. Moscow – Average cost of a night’s hotel stay in the summer of 2015: $81. The Mercure Moscow Baumanskaya hotel offers a favorable price for accommodation in the summer of 2015; one night here will cost $77.
  3. Kazan – Average cost of a night’s hotel stay in the summer of 2015: $62. Offers favorable prices for accommodation in the summer of 2015 Ramada Hotel Kazan City Center, one night here will cost $85.
  4. Ekaterinburg – Average cost of a night’s hotel stay in the summer of 2015: $72. The Renomme Hotel offers a favorable price for accommodation in the summer of 2015; one night here will cost $74.
  5. Kaliningrad – Average cost of a night in a hotel in the summer of 2015: $48. The Radisson Hotel Kaliningrad offers a favorable price for accommodation in the summer of 2015; one night here will cost $73.
  6. Sochi - Average cost of a night's hotel stay in the summer of 2015: $66. The Citrus Hotel offers a favorable price for accommodation in the summer of 2015; one night here will cost $100.
  7. Chelyabinsk – Average cost of a night’s stay in a hotel in the summer of 2015: $61. The hotel offers favorable prices for accommodation in the summer of 2015 Grand Hotel Vidgof, one night here will cost $103.
  8. Yaroslavl – Average cost of a night’s hotel stay in the summer of 2015: $51. Hotel SK offers favorable prices for accommodation in the summer of 2015 Royal Hotel, one night here will cost $74.
  9. Krasnoyarsk – Average cost of a night’s stay in a hotel in the summer of 2015: $73. The Hilton Garden Inn Krasnoyarsk hotel offers a favorable price for accommodation in the summer of 2015; one night here will cost $52.
  10. Nizhny Novgorod, Average cost of a night at a hotel in the summer of 2015: $54. The Sparrow Hotel offers favorable prices for accommodation in the summer of 2015; one night here will cost $56.

“We are very grateful to all travelers who have left feedback about our area. It is no coincidence that we position our region as a place where dreams come true, where every tourist can find something to suit their interests. We are honored to be included in the TOP 10 of the Travelers Choice Award for the Best Destinations of 2015 according to TripAdvisor travelers! In the future, we will continue to work to improve the quality of service, introduce new tourism technologies and attract tourists to our region,” commented Natalya Gritsay, head of the tourism department of the Ministry of Culture of the Chelyabinsk region.

Global results

Ten of the twenty-five global winners are in Europe and six winners are in Asia. This year is the most best direction Marrakech was recognized globally, moving up five positions compared to last year. Also in the top three global destinations are Siem Reap and Istanbul, which topped the ranking last year. In Europe, the top three are Istanbul, Prague and London.

10 Best Travel Destinations in the World

  1. Marrakech, Morroco (+5)
  2. Siem Reap, Cambodia (+7)
  3. Istanbul, Türkiye (-2)
  4. Hanoi, Vietnam (+4)
  5. Prague, Czech Republic (0)
  6. London, UK (-3)
  7. Rome, Italy (-5)
  8. Buenos Aires, Argentina (+6)
  9. Paris, France (-2)
  10. Cape Town, South Africa (+9)

10 best travel destinations in Europe

  1. Istanbul, Türkiye (0)
  2. Prague, Czech Republic (+2)
  3. London, UK (0)
  4. Rome, Italy (-2)
  5. Paris, France (0)
  6. Zermatt, Switzerland (+13)
  7. Barcelona, ​​Spain (+1)
  8. Goreme, Türkiye (first time in the ranking)
  9. St. Petersburg, Russia (0)
  10. Athens, Greece (+8)

Travelers who want to go to best cities around the world, can plan and book their trip using hotel price comparison tools from partner sites on TripAdvisor. The site also contains information on more than 147,000 travel destinations around the world, including city descriptions, guides, travel photos, and top restaurants and attractions.

For the 5th time in 7 years, London retained first place in the ranking of the most visited tourist destinations in the Global Destinations Cities Index (GDCI), which is annually presented by the international payment system MasterCard.

Based on a detailed study of tourism flows, the Global Destinations Cities Index ranks 132 cities around the world in terms of their popularity with travelers. The rankings do more than just reflect tourism destinations, they provide a deeper understanding of how people move around the world and highlight the important role of cities as places to live, destinations and engines of economic development.

According to the study, approximately 18.82 million international travelers will visit London in 2015, slightly more than the second most popular city, Bangkok. These two capitals have occupied the first lines of the ranking over the past 5 years of its history. Projected number of visitors in the rest of the top 10 cities:

Bangkok – 18.24 million

Paris – 16.06 million

Dubai – 14.26 million

Istanbul – 12.56 million

New York – 12.27 million

Singapore – 11.88 million

Kuala Lumpur – 11.12 million

Seoul – 10.35 million

Hong Kong – 8.66 million

Ann Kearns, president of global markets at MasterCard, said: “This year’s research helps us understand just how connected the world’s cities are and the role they now play in connecting more people around the world and providing them with unprecedented opportunities.”

In 2015, travelers are expected to make approximately 383 million trips between the 132 cities included in the ranking, and total travel spending by international tourists will be $360 billion, indicating significant demand for goods, services and experiences.

According to the UN World Urbanization Prospects, by 2050 two thirds of the world's population will live in cities.

By forecasting the number of trips travelers will take, the Global Destination Cities Index demonstrates the infrastructure needed to meet expectations and local residents, and travelers.

Businesses and governments can use the report's findings to identify areas from transportation to cultural attractions and infrastructure where investments should be made to further growth, innovation and sustainability.

Directions: the most noticeable trends

The study revealed several trends and features in different regions of the world.

Asian-Pacific area: 3 of the 4 fastest-growing cities in popularity from 2009 to 2015 are located here. – Colombo, Chengdu and Osaka.

Europe: Istanbul is the most diversified destination, with 50% of international tourists coming to the Turkish capital from 33 cities in the ranking.

Latin America: Lima is both the most popular and fastest growing destination; almost 50% more visitors than Mexico City, which ranks second in the region.

Middle East and Africa: Dubai continues to be one of the fastest growing destinations in the global top ten. Abu Dhabi ranks third on this list from 2009 to 2015.

North America: Houston is the fastest growing destination in North America since 2009, it has been the only one to show double-digit growth in the region.

Russia: numbers and facts

The Global Destinations Cities Index annually includes Russian cities. This year there are 5 of them: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Vladivostok.

Moscow still remains the most popular destination in Russia, but in 2015 the capital took 59th place in the city ranking, losing 3 positions compared to the previous year.

The neighboring lines are occupied by Manila (58th position) and Dusseldorf (60th position in the ranking).

According to Global Destinations Cities Index forecasts for 2015, the flow of foreign tourism to Moscow will amount to 1.8 million people. It is expected that tourists will spend $1 billion 177 million in the Russian capital.

St. Petersburg, ranked 84th in the ranking, will be visited by 968 thousand foreign tourists in 2015. According to the rating, $623 million will be left behind by travelers in St. Petersburg.

It is worth noting that over 7 years (from 2009 to 2015) the growth of tourist flows to Novosibirsk amounted to 13%. According to this indicator, Novosibirsk took 16th place in the list of destinations demonstrating growth in the long term.

Neighboring positions are occupied by Chinese Xiamen (13.1%) and Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh City (12.9%). The growth in the total volume of spending by foreign tourists in Novosibirsk over 7 years also increased by 5%.

Yekaterinburg also shows positive dynamics in the long term. In 2015, the city will be visited by 199 thousand foreign tourists, which is 8.7% more than in 2009.

According to experts, the amount of spending could reach $128 million. In 2015, the city took 122nd place in the global ranking, having dropped 2 places over the year.

In 2015 in Russia there was one foreign tourist on average will spend $643.

About the Global Destination Cities ranking

The MasterCard Index of Global Destination Cities ranks cities based on the total number of international travelers arriving and the amount of money they spend in those cities, and provides forecasts for guest and passenger growth in 2015.

To calculate the number of travelers and the amount of their spending in each of the 132 cities, publicly available information is used, processed using specially created algorithms. Particular attention is paid to eliminating possible data distortions for connecting points such as Singapore, Amsterdam and Frankfurt.

Nowadays tour operators offer many interesting tours from Moscow for every taste. Those wishing to relax have a large number of destinations to choose from. The cost of the tour usually includes flights, accommodation and meals at the hotel. Excursions, car and yacht rentals, etc. may be included. When planning a trip abroad, it is best to decide in advance on the country where you intend to go. Let's look at several popular tourist destinations among Russians in 2019.

France

Traveling to France is always very popular among Russians. It's charming and unique country With great history, interesting culture and all kinds of attractions. There is always a huge number of tourists who want to stroll along the Champs Elysees, sunbathe on Cote d'Azur, go shopping and ski at the most famous ski resorts, climb the Eiffel Tower. Most popular destinations in 2019, as in previous ones, tours to Paris, Provence, Cote d'Azur And ski resorts. Thanks to the well-developed tourism infrastructure, comfortable living conditions and first-class service. Tourists who have visited France at least once remember this for the rest of their lives.

Greece

Famous for its huge number ancient monuments Greece attracts tourists with its rich history and culture, beautiful natural landscapes, clean and soft Mediterranean waters.
While vacationing in Greece, tourists get the opportunity to fully enjoy not only all kinds of excursions to various attractions, but also wonderful Greek cuisine, replete with many traditional dishes and culinary delights and, of course, excellent wines.
The most popular destinations in Greece are tours to Athens, the Greek islands in the Mediterranean Sea, to monuments and buildings of Antiquity and the Middle Ages and Orthodox shrines.

Cyprus

Located in the Mediterranean Sea greek island Crete is one of the most popular places holidays both throughout the Mediterranean and in Greece itself. It is with this island that many Greek myths are closely intertwined. According to them, on this picturesque island Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love, was born. The mild climate will give tourists visiting Cyprus an excellent mood, health and a large supply of vigor. Despite its small size, the island has many attractions from both Antiquity and the Middle Ages.
Tourists are provided with first-class hotels, water parks, entertainment centers, picturesque mountain resorts And cleanest beaches. Thanks to its proximity to Russia and the holiday season, which lasts from April to October, Cyprus is very popular among Russians.
Tourists who want to go on holiday to France, Greece or Cyprus should take into account that for this they will need to obtain a visa. However, do not worry, since this procedure will not take too much time and having done everything in advance, you will be able to fully enjoy your vacation and get unforgettable emotions and sensations.