This was reported by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia.
- Holidays in the mountains fell most of all - up to 30%. On the coast, the cost of accommodation decreased by 15-20%. Now any hotel in Sochi can offer vacancies. This situation is traditional for the resort, inherent in the period of the winter season, the ATOR notes.
Today, the cost of air tickets from Moscow to Sochi is about 8,000 rubles. Similar cost of travel from St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. However, ATOR is sure that in February the prices for holidays in Sochi will increase. This will happen during the next high dates from February 23 to 26. Due to the abundance of snow, winter holidays in Sochi remain in demand.
Participants discussed the boundary between nature and ecotourism, whether mass visits to unique areas can remain safe, the responsibilities of investors, and how to prepare tourists for visiting specially protected natural areas.
The head of state expressed confidence that the Forum will be held at a high level, and that its results will contribute to the development of tourism in Russia and the expansion of humanitarian and business ties.