The revival of tourism: where to go this summer

Restrictions on quarantine is gradually removed, the demand is recovering. And above all, people are interested in the southern direction.

Traditionally, one of the leaders of domestic tourism remains the Krasnodar Krai. From 12 June the region has earned the hotel up to 50 rooms and 21 resume all the hotels of the region. The head of the region Veniamin Kondratiev noted that, at check in, tourists will not require information about the lack of coronavirus. However, in airports and railway stations all travelers will be measured the temperature.

From July 1 open children’s sanatoria and camps of the Kuban, having a medical license. However, while rest in them, only the people of the region.

of Course, one of the most popular destinations among Russians is Crimea. From 15 June started to work sanatoriums, boarding houses, hotels and hotels for Crimeans as well as citizens legally residing in the Republic. From July 1 the objects of the sanatorium-resort complex will be able to take a rest and all the inhabitants of Russia, so that today we can safely book a holiday in the Crimea.

“the Demand is moderate. What is important is not the price increase. Prices are at the level of last year, and this factor will affect the popularity of domestic tourism. But not only beach destinations. This year there are new routes. For example, the ten Charter areas Federal tour operators and Khakassia, lake Baikal, a new route for Charter flights — Russian Baltic sea in the Kaliningrad region is an extremely popular and affordable. For example, a tour for three days starts from 10 thousand rubles, including flights,” — said Dmitry Gorin, Advisor to the head of the Federal tourism Agency.

the Coastal hotels of Kaliningrad region opened to residents of the region on 8 June. Since July, the region plans to receive tourists from other regions. Hotels are actively booked, now is still a bit of empty seats. The greatest demand is for weekends in the second half of July and in August. Prich, you can relax not only on the Baltic sea. In developing rural tourism, very popular areas of active recreation — for example, kayaking along the Curonian spit. In the area there is a Cycling club that organises free trips to tourist places.

In General, if we analyze what purpose people travel to Russia, most often it will be a holiday by the sea. Only leisure and recreation accounted for more than 70 percent of the total number of trips. Also significant specific weight are cruises. Recently began to develop religious tourism. In the Central part of the country popular routes to Orthodox monasteries in Vladimir, Kaluga, Kostroma, Moscow, Ryazan, Tver, Yaroslavl and Smolensk regions.

to keep the prices on travel packages, now coordinated program of subsidies for operators and carriers. In addition, the Federal tourism Agency expresses its willingness jointly with the Russian geographical society to run a separate program to support children’s tourism. And, of course, it is very important to fulfill obligations to tourists, the trip was cancelled due to pandemic coronavirus.

“Tourists who are unable to travel, will be able to get the same equivalent product, for example, in July, August, September. Tours of Russia that did not take place. This also applies to international travel. But if for any reason a tourist would not agree to begin this year’s travel obligations will be extended for the entire 2021. And tourists can use the tour without surcharges,” — said Dmitry Gorin.

Experts believe that this year the pattern of consumption of the tourism product will change significantly. The priority will be natural, eco-holiday, with the maximum social distancing. Increase the demand for rental cars, private guides, interest in mobile applications. Tourists often become self-organizto ovifat your journey.

In any case, the pandemic can really give impetus to the development of domestic tourism.