New directions in tourism

Sochi is a great place where you can lie on the beach and go on dozens of exciting excursions. The place is active, you can have a good time any day. Suitable for any age, suitable for a family trip with children. The price of housing in Sochi is from 1200 rubles per person.

Adler is a part of Sochi, but remote from the center. The area has its own developed infrastructure and its own beaches. But the rental cost per person is from 600 rubles. A variety of transport will help you get to any place in the area.

Meals in canteens will cost 300-500 rubles for a full breakfast or lunch. The total cost of an adult's stay for one day is from 1,500 rubles in Adler, 2,100 rubles in Sochi. Additionally, you need to pay for excursions (from 1000 rubles per person), attractions (from 300 rubles) and travel. You can get from Moscow to Sochi for 1,000 rubles on Pobeda planes (one way) or for 5,800 (both ways with early booking) with other airlines.

Crimea

Crimea is one of the most picturesque places in Russia. Dozens of settlements are ideal for recreation. The cheapest places to stay are in Feodosia, Sudak, and Kerch. The most expensive city on the coast is Yalta. Renting a room for two will cost at least 1,200 rubles (600 per person). In a good hotel, the cost can reach 9,000 rubles per person.

Meals in canteens from 250 rubles for a set lunch. Accordingly, the minimum price for an adult stay is 1350 rubles. The price of excursions depends on the distance from the place of visit (from 600 rubles to 7000 rubles). A flight from Moscow to Simferopol will cost 8,500-12,000 rubles (both ways).

Greece

The Greek islands are becoming a popular destination in 2016. The cost of a night in a mid-level hotel is $25 (1600 rubles). The price is lower only for early booking. Most often, the price of accommodation does not include meals.

Breakfast in a tourist place will cost $5, lunch $7, dinner about $10 and more. But you can save money by choosing places not on the coast. Prices for local residents are 20-30% lower, and you can easily find a cozy cafe that is not intended for visitors. But food per day will cost at least $15 (1000 rubles).

Visa for a holiday in Greece from $35, flight from 17 thousand rubles. Travel costs are about 20 thousand. Price of stay from 2600 per day.

Bulgaria

More and more tourists from Russia are coming to Burgas. It is an inexpensive country with excellent beaches. Prices are comparable to Greek ones. It will cost at least 2,600 rubles per person per day. But there is an option for accommodation in hostels (from $10 per night).

The price of food is $10-12 per day, if you choose canteens and inexpensive cafes. But it can cost more at a hotel. Buffets are rarely offered.

India, Goa

Prices for trips to India have changed. And although living in this magical country is not expensive, the trip will cost 35 thousand rubles (round trip). You can save money if you fly through Delhi and then get to the resort yourself, in which case the flight will cost 24,000 rubles.

Accommodation in mid-level hotels - $8-10 (500-700 rubles). Meals from $6 per day. A visa costs $40-60, depending on the place of issue.

And although it seems that the price is more reasonable than in Europe, due to the expensive flight, the stay will be 1.5-2 times more expensive. You can get to this place using special offers; they help you save up to 30% and include meals, accommodation and flights.

Where to go on vacation in 2016 is a difficult question. The price of holidays has increased greatly due to changes in the exchange rate. The cost of a vacation has almost doubled compared to 2014.

In the morning: drink a cup of coffee at Harrods department store. In the afternoon: visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum at the fictitious address Baker Street, 221-b. In the evening: go to the opera at the Royal Theatre.

3. Marrakech, Morocco

In the morning: explore the cramped courtyards of the historical part of the city - the Medina. In the afternoon: ride a bicycle along its ramparts. In the evening: find peace in the serene Majorelle Gardens.

5. Siem Reap, Cambodia

In the morning: photograph the Angkor Wat temple complex at dawn. Afternoon: Get a feel for the local flavor in an ordinary Cambodian village. In the evening: learn to bargain at the Angkor night market with many Khmer stalls.

7. Rome, Italy

In the morning: throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain for luck. During the day: marvel at the majesty of the Colosseum and Pantheon. In the evening: refuel with an espresso for the rest of the day in the shops of Campo de' Fiori or Via Veneto.

9. Ubud, Indonesia

In the morning: try Bally massage and spa treatments: acupressure, reflexology, aromatherapy and others. In the afternoon: visit the monkey park, where hundreds of playful macaques live. In the evening: Don't miss the Gunung Kawi Tombs.

11. Tokyo, Japan

In the morning: go to the live fish auction at the Zucchini market. Afternoon: Stroll under the cherry blossoms along the Sumida River or in the Imperial Palace Gardens. In the evening: turn up the heat at the karaoke bar.

13. Dubai, UAE

In the morning: wake up in a seven-star hotel. In the afternoon: lose a couple of hundred at the Nad Al Sheba racecourse, where the camel races take place. Evening: Dine at one of Dubai's 400 restaurants.

15. Amsterdam, Netherlands

In the morning: start the day with a bike ride. Afternoon: visit the Vincent Van Gogh Museum. In the evening: find out if the red light district actually has lanterns of this color.

17. Hong Kong, China

Morning: Enjoy traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village. In the afternoon: take a tram to the top of Victoria Peak, from where you can see the city. In the evening: find unity with the world at the Chi Lin Buddhist Monastery.

19. Playa del Carmen, Mexico

In the morning: go diving. Afternoon: Explore the ruins of Coba (an ancient Mayan village). Evening: Watch the locals while shopping along Fifth Avenue.

21. Sydney, Australia

In the morning: wander the cobbled streets of the Ross district. Afternoon: Watch street performances at the Sekula Que tourist center. Evening: Get a bird's eye view of the Sydney Tower observation deck.

23. Kathmandu, Nepal

In the morning: wander among the monuments of Durbar Square. Afternoon: Chat with climbers in the vibrant Thamel area. In the evening: have dinner at one of the Nepalese restaurants.

25. St. Petersburg, Russia

In the morning: wake up to the noise of Nevsky Prospekt. In the afternoon: stand in line at the Hermitage and walk along it for a couple of kilometers. In the evening: book a tour of the St. Petersburg rooftops.

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Identified the most popular cities and regions of Russia for domestic tourism based on the results of 2016 and the most popular foreign countries for outbound tourism among Russian tourists in 2016.

Number of international and domestic tourists in 2016
More than 22 million tourists visited Russia in 2016, 10% more than in 2015. The number of domestic tourists in Russia in 2016 increased to 55 million. The number of outbound tourist trips from Russia in 2016 amounted to 32 million.

Tourist Results and Tourism Statistics in Russia in 2016 - Russian Tourism Rating 2016 (Statistics of domestic tourism in Russia, statistics of inbound tourism by foreign tourists to Moscow, St. Petersburg and others, as well as statistics of outbound tourism in 2016).

The Krasnodar Territory, Moscow Region and Crimea became the leaders in domestic tourism in 2016 among Russian regions. Kuban was visited by 15.8 million tourists in 2016, the Moscow region was visited by 12.5 million tourists in 2016, and Crimea was visited by 5.6 million tourists in 2016.

Moscow, St. Petersburg and Sochi became the most popular Russian cities among tourists in 2016. Moscow was visited by 17.5 million tourists in 2016, St. Petersburg was visited by 6.9 million tourists, and Sochi was visited by 6.5 million tourists in 2016.

The Kaliningrad region, Kabardino-Balkaria, Irkutsk region and Bryansk region showed the highest growth rates of domestic tourism in 2016. The Kaliningrad region was visited by 1.4 million tourists in 2016, which is 30% more than in 2015. Kabardino-Balkaria was visited by 400 thousand tourists in 2016, 40% more than a year earlier, and the Bryansk region was visited by 55 thousand tourists, which is 51% more than in 2015, and the Irkutsk region was visited by more than 1 million tourists, which is an increase a third more than in 2016.

Abkhazia, Thailand and Georgia became the leaders in outbound tourism from Russia in 2016. Abkhazia was visited by 1.5 million tourists from Russia, and Thailand and Georgia were visited by more than 1 million Russian tourists in 2016.

Tunisia, Morocco, Cyprus and Cuba showed the highest growth rates of outbound tourism from Russia in 2016. Tunisia was visited by 623 thousand Russian tourists in 2016, which is 137% more than in 2015. Morocco was visited by 60 thousand Russian tourists in 2016, which is 100% more than the year before. Cyprus was visited by 782 thousand Russian tourists, 49% more than in 2015. Cuba was visited by 65 thousand Russian tourists in 2016, which is 50% more than in 2015.

The most popular tourist cities in Russia in 2016 *:

1. Moscow, 17.5 million, including 4.55 million foreign tourists
2. St. Petersburg, 6.9 million (+6%), including 2.8 million foreign tourists
3. Sochi, 6.5 million
4. Kazan, 2.5 million (+16%)
5. Sergiev Posad, 1.7 million

* The percentage of change compared to 2015 is indicated in parentheses.

Statistics by region - The most popular tourist regions of Russia in 2016 (Domestic tourism in Russia in 2016)

1. 1. Krasnodar region, 15.8 million (+5%)
   2. Moscow region, 12.5 million (+9%), including 3.9 million staying at the hotel (hotel)
   3. Crimea, 5 million 573 thousand (+21%)
   4. Vladimir region, 4 million (+21%)
   5. Primorsky Territory, 3 million (+25%), including 568 thousand foreign tourists
   6. Yaroslavl region, 3 million (+15%)
   7. Tatarstan, 2.9 million (+7%), including 250 thousand foreign tourists)
   8. Astrakhan region, 2.5 million (+10%)
   9. Chelyabinsk region, 2.2 million (+10%)
   10. Leningrad region, 2 million.
   11. Altai Territory, 2 million (+8%)
   12. Stavropol Territory, 1.4 million (+5%)
   13. Bashkortostan, 1.4 million, (+25%)
   14. Kaliningrad region, 1.4 million (+30%)
   15. Buryatia, 1 million 40 thousand (+15%)
   16. Irkutsk region, more than 1 million (+30%)
   17. Karachay-Cherkessia, 1 million
   18. Volgograd region, 930 thousand (+14%)
   19. Kostroma region, 922 thousand (+4%)
   20. Karelia, 760 thousand
   21. Mari El, 610 thousand (+9%)
   22. Khabarovsk Territory, 520 thousand (+13%) and 36 thousand foreign tourists (+8%)
   23. Dagestan, more than 480 thousand (+20%), including 28 thousand foreign tourists
   24. Adygea, 420 thousand (+16%)
   25. Kabardino-Balkaria, 420 thousand (+40%)
   26. Murmansk region, 320 thousand
   27. Saratov region, 315 thousand
   28. Smolensk region, 300 thousand, including 33 thousand foreign tourists
   29. Chuvashia, 246 thousand
   30. Komi Republic, 230 thousand (+5%)
   31. Ulyanovsk region, 200 thousand
   32. Kamchatka Territory, 198 thousand (+10%), including 16.5 thousand foreign tourists
   33. Amur region, 142 thousand (+16%), including 80 thousand tourists from China
   34. Chechen Republic, more than 80 thousand
   35. Bryansk region, 55 thousand (+51%)
   36. Ingushetia, 45 thousand

What should a tourist do if he can’t get to the beaches of Turkey and Egypt, and he can’t go to Russian resorts? Use one of the most popular tourist destinations of 2016. They were chosen by the Skyscanner website, designed to search for inexpensive air tickets, based on a study of statistics from recent years.

Here are 10 countries where an influx of Russian tourists is expected in 2016. Countries you can go to instead of Turkey and Egypt.

10. Georgia

A land of medieval architecture and stunning scenery. The capital of the country, Tbilisi, is a mixture of old and new architecture, where the Zion Cathedral and Narikala Fortress coexist with modern hotels, khinkali and cafes. An air ticket from Moscow to Tbilisi (one way) will cost 6,149 rubles.

9. Moldova

Not far from Chisinau are the famous Cricova wine cellars, which store 30 million liters of wine. A tour of them usually ends with a tasting of 3-5 types of red and white wine. Moldova is also famous for its beautiful 10-meter waterfall - near the village of Saharna and the Monastery of the Holy Trinity. The cost of an air ticket to Chisinau is from 2,922 rubles.

8. Belgium

In Brussels there is a chocolate museum where you can watch how the sweet mass turns into the famous chocolate shells. There is also entertainment for beer lovers - a tour of the De Halve Maan brewing museum in Bruges. Tasting is included in the ticket price! A flight from Moscow to Brussels will cost 8,027 rubles.

7. Japan

The country may be number seven in the 2016 travel rankings, but it's always number one for travelers looking for an unusual experience. Fans of Japanese comics have a direct route to the Manga Museum in Kyoto, art lovers to the Tokyo Kabuki-za theater, and those who prefer to study new scientific innovations to the interactive “museum of the future” Miraikan in Tokyo. The price of an air ticket from Moscow to Tokyo is from 26,870 rubles.

6. Canada

For those who enjoy active entertainment, the Grouse Mountain Resort in Vancouver awaits. Spend your holiday skiing, paragliding or snowboarding. An air ticket from Moscow to Vancouver costs from RUB 28,599.

5. Lithuania

Those who love impressive sights should visit the castle of Gediminas, the founding father of Vilnius. The museum, located in the castle tower, hosts an exhibition that includes reconstructed models from the 14th to 16th centuries. And tourists with children will enjoy visiting the zoo in Kaunas, where you can see rare species of monkeys, as well as predators, mammals, exotic birds and even snakes. A ticket from Moscow to Vilnius costs from 5,858 rubles.

4. Cambodia

The country is famous for its numerous ancient temples and the stunning Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. In the same city there is also the National Museum, which contains over 14,000 ancient exhibits and samples of folk life. Ticket price from Moscow to Phnom Penh is from 30,412 rubles.

3. Romania

The vast and varied landscapes of Romania, with a large number of castles and churches, will not disappoint lovers of a measured and relaxing holiday. And if you get tired of wandering around Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania, you can go down to the underground sanatorium, which is located in a salt mine in Turda or visit the Bucharest Botanical Garden. The price of an air ticket to Bucharest from Moscow is 10,897 rubles.

2. Slovenia

Three sights of Slovenia are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. These are the Škocjan Caves - a cave system with natural bridges, windows and various shaped stalagmites, prehistoric pile settlements in the Alps (surprisingly, the wood used for their construction has been preserved in exceptionally good condition) and the former mercury mine in Idrija (one of the largest in the world) . Air travel to Slovenia will cost from 13,798 rubles.

1. Iran

The country, which has emerged from international isolation, is preparing for a “tsunami” of foreign tourists. Their attention will undoubtedly be drawn to attractions such as the palaces and mosques in Isfahan. For example, the Imam Mosque has unique acoustics: in one corner you can hear what a person in another corner is whispering. The Palace of Forty Columns Chehel Sotun, built in the 17th century, is richly decorated with frescoes depicting palace life and the battles in which Shah Abbas II participated. A flight to the most popular tourist destination to Isfahan from Moscow costs from RUB 17,737.

1. Domestic tourism is our everything

According to metasearch Momondo, in 2015 the popularity of routes within Russia increased by 49%, while demand for international destinations increased by only 5%. Among the leaders are Sochi (+67% compared to 2014) and Simferopol (+61% compared to 2014). In 2016, these cities rank fourth and sixth in the top 50 popular destinations.

“The strengthening of this trend is facilitated by fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, lower prices compared to foreign prices and the development of the tourism industry in the regions, which will continue next year. In turn, he proposed to encourage Russians to vacation in their country with the help of a social tax deduction, which allows them to return part of the amount for organizing a vacation. If adopted, this measure will open up even more opportunities for the development of Russian open spaces,” Momondo experts note.

Meanwhile, according to ATOR, travel to domestic destinations will also be accompanied by additional expenses. The Executive Director of the Association noted:

“In all our regions they said where will the tourists go now, of course, in the summer they will come to us. In this regard, a price increase was predicted. Accommodation facilities were ready to raise prices by 20-30%. There is inflation, let's say carefully, in the amount of 15%, that is, an increase in prices next summer compared to the previous summer by at least 15%. We believe this is inevitable."

2. Interest in “budget Europe”

Russians do not intend to completely give up traveling around their beloved Europe, even against the backdrop of new euro records. More budget destinations in Eastern Europe will become popular in 2016. So, for example, interest in Budapest has already increased by 17% in 2015 compared to 2014, and in Warsaw - by 14%.

3. Unexplored near abroad

In 2016, the popularity of neighboring countries will grow.

“These destinations attract our compatriots with their prices, delicious cuisine and interesting historical sights. Georgia, Moldova, Armenia and Azerbaijan are becoming especially popular: in 2015, compared to 2014, demand for trips to Tbilisi increased by 33%, to Chisinau - by 29%, to Yerevan - by 17%, to Baku - by 16 %. This trend will only intensify in 2016,” says Irina Ryabovol.

4. Alternative beach destinations

After the ban on flights to Egypt and the suspension of sales of trips to Turkey, the desire of Russians to spend their holidays on the beach has not decreased. Now tourists are looking for new, alternative destinations. According to momondo's forecast, budget Bulgaria, which is going to reduce visa fees for Russians, and visa-free Israel, Montenegro and Cyprus will be in demand especially in the coming year.

“Beach holidays attract Russian tourists not only in summer, but also in winter, so they have long been interested in exotic Asian destinations. It is noteworthy that Thailand, invariably popular among Russians, is gradually losing its position and fading into the background. Thus, in 2015, demand for flights to Phuket decreased by 17%, to Bangkok by 30%, and to Pattaya by 41%. But flights to Sri Lankan Colombo and Vietnamese Nha Trang have become more popular by 10% and 22%, respectively,” say Momondo experts.

5. Independent planning

Another important trend that will be clearly visible in 2016 is independent tour planning, without the help of a travel agency. The number of independent travelers increased by 20% in 2015 compared to 2014.

“Separate bookings of hotels and air tickets are often cheaper than a tour package, which is especially important for many tourists in the current realities. In addition, this vacation option allows you to create an exciting and often more extensive route yourself and visit beautiful and less traveled places,” adds Irina Ryabovol.