The head of the KBR, Kazbek Kokov, in his telegram channel said that the authorities of the region, together with the Caucasus.RF, continue to work on creating a modern all-season resort on Elbrus.
"The tourist infrastructure on Elbrus will be replenished with 8 new slopes and 2 cable cars. We plan to launch them in the new year. Now there are three cable cars and six ski slopes on the mountain. This is clearly not enough - there are many more guests," Kokov said.
At present, the construction of a three-level car parking for 800 places is being completed. From the parking lot to the Azau Polyana, free shuttles will run, which have places for luggage and ski equipment. A first-aid post and a catering point will appear in the parking lot.
Reuters has reported that the New Zealand government has announced a nearly threefold increase in fees for foreign tourists. Starting October 1st, the entry fee to the country will be 100 New Zealand dollars, equivalent to approximately 62 US dollars
The press service of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development has reported that, according to Rosstat, Russian hotels, sanatoriums, and other accommodation facilities welcomed 9.99 million guests in July of this year