Sochi has become the leader in booking tours with cashback

Source: Sochi Government

The next stage of the state program to support domestic tourism started on August 25.

Sales of tours around the country since the launch of the program have grown 20 times,  as per the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

Most often, travelers book package tours as part of the program, and not just hotel accommodation, as in this case the benefit is higher. Tours in Sochi are the most popular. They account for 52% of all sales. The average bill is from 46 to 67 thousand rubles. Another 9% of Russians choose tours to Krasnaya Polyana, the average bill here is 57.5 thousand rubles.

St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad accounted for 6% of sales on the first day of the promotion, the average bill amounted to 31.2 and 45.8 thousand rubles, respectively. In general, the average bill for a package tour as part of the promotion is 50.3 thousand rubles. Most often, tourists book trips for October - 81%. Another 16% plan to stay in November and only 3% in December.