Tour operators announced the top destinations for the May holidays with an average price
The demand for travel among Russians this year shows a significant growth. According to tour operators, sales for this period increased by 20-25% compared to the same dates in 2017. Tour operators reported that among the leaders Turkey. Greece. Cyprus and the UAE. In domestic travel, travel is popular Sochi.
Tour operator "Biblio Globus" sells a ticket to Turkey from April 30, Belek for 40'250 RUB, 7 n., 5 *, Sochi - from April 29 for 23'000 RUB, 7 n., 3 *.
“Natalie Tours” invites to Indonesia – from May 8, Bali, a beach holiday for 63’000 RUB, 12 N., 5 *. Tour operator TUI invites to Cyprus - from May 6 Larnaca for 54'952 RUB, 7 n., 3 *, Vietnamese Hoiyan - from May 2 for 119'239 RUB, 7 n., 4 *.
Tour operator "Wand" advertises "May Day in Paris" - from May 1, 657 EUR, 7 N. Tour operator Ambotis Holidays offers tours to Cyprus with special offers for travel agencies - from 26.04.2018 Protaras for 40'700 RUB on 6 N., 4 *, and Indonesia - from April 27 on the route Indonesia - Singapore - Bali - Sentoza for 69'600 RUB on 14 n., 3*. And the tour operator "Anex Tour" advertises Turkey: from May 4 for 37'539 RUB on 7 n., hotel 5 *.
The press service of the tour operator Biblio-Globus reports that the leaders of requests from customers for May dates among foreign beach destinations in 2018 were Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, Spain, Tunisia and the UAE. For sightseeing holidays, excursion tours to Belarus, the Czech Republic and Italy are in greatest demand. The most popular among Russian destinations was Sochi, followed by Gelendzhik, Anapa, resorts of Caucasian Mineral Waters and Crimea.
The most serious increase in demand for holidays in May compared to last year show Turkey (+ 45%), Sochi (+ 115%). Czech Republic (+84%), UAE (+25%) and Italy (+15%). Demand for other areas has not changed. During the May holidays, we are extending our own year-round flight programs on board the strategic air carrier Rossiya.
The price of travel in these areas is fixed at a democratic level and kept the figures of 2017 due to the fact that there are contracts of the tour operator with popular accommodation facilities and thanks to the flight program on flights of the airline “Russia”.
The average cost of travel for May holidays, 7 nights, hotel 3*, meals - "breakfast" in Russia for one person is 21`600 rubles, Cyprus - 30`650 rubles, Turkey - 27 150 rubles, Greece - 34`850 rubles, Italy - 26`150 rubles.
Natalie Tours reports that among Russian destinations, the greatest interest is caused by trips to Sochi, Crimea, excursions to St. Petersburg.
Anex Tour also sees a positive trend: in 2018, tourists are interested in purchasing tours in advance, the depth of sales has increased. On May holidays, Russians choose Turkey. TunisiaThailand, Spain, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Greece, UAE. The average tour time is from 7 nights.
The company "TUI Russia" offers customers trips to Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Thailand, Indonesia. According to official information, a weekly stay in the republic from May 1 for two costs from 36’500 rubles. From May 5, the two can fly for a week for 30,000 rubles. These days, foreign hotels will offer guests entertainment programs with the participation of Russian and foreign stars.