For the first time, Crimea has made it into the top 5 destinations Russian tourists want to visit for the New Year holidays. In addition to Crimea, the ranking also includes Moscow, the Krasnodar Krai, St. Petersburg, and the Stavropol Krai. The ranking was compiled based on an analysis of bookings. tickets.
Rostourism head Oleg Safonov believes the peninsula has become popular among Russian tourists due to its transport accessibility.
"First and foremost, these are logistical factors: Crimea's improved transport accessibility thanks to the opening of the bridge across the Kerch Strait and the new modern passenger terminal at Simferopol Airport. Additionally, the average reduction in airfare by 39% compared to the same period last year has also had an impact," notes the head of Rostourism.
According to TASS, Safonov said that the peninsula's affordable hotel prices also contributed to its popularity. During the New Year holidays, tourists can vacation in Crimea for as little as 20,000 rubles.
"The fact is that the peninsula is a participant in the Rostourism project 'Affordable Travel,' which aims to expand the range of affordable travel options in the country's regions. One of Crimea's key competitive advantages is its attractive conditions for health and wellness tourism," he said.
Alexey Chernyak, Chairman of the Crimean State Council Committee on Health Resorts and Tourism, noted that Crimea could host up to 200,000 travelers for the holidays. He added that the island is popular not only among Russians but also among foreign tourists.
Source: trn-news.ru