They will be carried out by the nine-deck liner "Prince Vladimir". Previously, the ship, designed for 600 people, cruised along the route Sochi - Novorossiysk - Yalta - Sevastopol - Sochi. 54 representatives of travel companies and 96 crew members went on the first test flight.
- On a test flight, "Prince Vladimir" delivered to the republic representatives of tour operators who will study the tourism opportunities of Abkhazia, - the general director of the "Abkhaz Shipping Company" Daur Ardzinba.
Passenger navigation starts on June 29. A total of 11 flights are planned. Departure from Sochi "Prince Vladimir" will be every week on Thursdays at 21:00, the liner arrives in Sukhum the next day at 9:00. Return - on Sunday at 23:00, return to Sochi on Monday at 9:00. The price of the cruise is from 37.7 thousand rubles per person for double occupancy in a cabin without a window. It includes three meals a day according to the "buffet" system, an entertainment program, children's animation, a visit to the aqua zone. It will also be possible to purchase excursions around Abkhazia on board.
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.