Tourist flow in Russia in the first half of 2023 grew by 16% – Kommersant

The number of tourists in Russian hotels in the first half of 2023 increased by more than 16% year-on-year, said Dmitry Vakhrukov, Deputy Economy Minister. According to him, the industry has successfully overcome the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr. Vakhrukov claims that after the lifting of a number of restrictions, “the hospitality industry shows impressive growth rates.” “We saw it last year and the growth continues this year. According to the results of the first half of the year, the number of tourists accommodated in hotels increased by more than 16%,” he said (quoted by TASS).

According to the deputy minister, the authorities need to support the growing demand with supply. In particular, for this it is necessary to develop the infrastructure and provide it with personnel, as well as to form large resorts and “major points of attraction,” he listed.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko saidthat in 2030 it is planned to create year-round sea resorts in the Baltic, Azov, Black, Caspian and Japanese seas in Russia. It is assumed that these resorts will create at least 44 thousand new hotel beds.

In the upcoming velvet season, hoteliers are preparing to lower prices. Tours around the country will become cheaper than August by at least 20%, industry representatives interviewed by Kommersant FM say.

Details – in the material “Kommersant FM” “Hotels are cooling prices”.

Laura Keffer