Russians often travel independently
The analytical service of NAFI reports that the number of Russian travelers who over the past year made trips around the country and abroad by 6% due to independent tourists is growing.
In the course of an initiative all-Russian study, 1.6 thousand people were interviewed in 140 settlements in 42 regions of the Russian Federation.
Since 2018, the number of residents of our country who prefer to independently organize holidays - book tickets (from 28% to 34%) and rent housing (from 26% to 32%) has been growing.
“The share of those who apply to the travel agency for the organization of the upcoming vacation has not changed: so does every third Russian (29%)”, – comment on the results of the study in NAFI.
Russians under 44 are more likely to organize their holidays on their own: buy tickets (46%) and book housing (45%). Among people over 60, 15% of respondents buy tickets and 12% book accommodation. Residents of Russian capitals are more likely to use the services of travel agencies than residents of other cities (37% vs 30%).
Svetlana Chechikova, research project manager of the analytical service: “A significant contribution to the transformation of the industry is made by young people who prefer to independently book housing, air and railway tickets and plan their route in detail <...> the market of independent tourism is developing more dynamically.”
According to the expert, the trend for such travel is supported by the development of modern means of communication, mobile applications and rental services - everyone can use them when planning an upcoming holiday.
Source: ria