VTSIOM sums up the results of the tourist summer 2019

On September 15-16, 2019, the All-Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion (VTSIOM) conducted an analysis of the rest of Russians this summer.

In the first place according to preferences is active recreation (hiking, fishing, hunting) - 47%, it was chosen by young people and middle-aged Russians (18-24 years - 55%, 25-34 - 50%, 35-44 - 48%).

Travel to the cottage and garden (36%). The top 3 vacation preferences of Russians include cognitive rest with excursions (33%).

This summer, a third of Russians rested at home (33%), another third – in the country or in the garden (27%). Every tenth (11%) went to another city, 8% of respondents were abroad, 6% visited the resorts of the Krasnodar Territory.

Half of the respondents had less rest and half had more than 16 days. One person outside his home and cottage spent on vacation an average of 39,942 rubles (7% more than in 2018) with a planned budget of 43,333 rubles (2% less than in 2018).

Most of those who vacationed this summer are satisfied (71% vs. 28% dissatisfied). Among those who traveled outside their city, the level of satisfaction is 93% vs. 7% dissatisfied.

The main reasons for dissatisfaction are: high prices where you took a vacation (34%), inability to go where you wanted (33%), bad weather (20%), short vacation (16%).

Travelers in Crimea (97% vs. 3% dissatisfied), in Russia (94% vs. 6%), abroad (94% vs. 6%) are satisfied with their vacation.

The Crimean peninsula likes the sea (20%), nature (17%), climate (14%), attractions (8%). Not satisfied with high prices (24%), poor service (7%).

Most Russians do not apply to travel companies (80%). The benefits of helping travel agencies are time savings (17%). The main disadvantage is their high cost (23%).

Source: tourprom