Russia's Tourism Booms: Foreign Visitors Up 21% in Last Season
Russia's tourism sector saw significant changes during the last season. The country welcomed a 21% increase in foreign guests, with notable shifts in visitor numbers and origins.
The top ten countries for visitor numbers included the UAE and the USA, with impressive increases of 24% and 56% respectively. Meanwhile, Thailand showed a record increase but missed the top ten list. Russia remained the leading destination for tourists from Turkey, while Moscow and St. Petersburg were the most frequently visited regions, with 23% and 22% of entries respectively.
Almost half of the guests came from the near abroad, with a 57% increase over the summer. The near abroad dominated summer visitors, led by Kazakhstan (+95%), Uzbekistan (+84%), and Belarus (+79%). Despite a slight decrease, China retained its position as the leading country in terms of visitor numbers. The flow of visitors from Europe decreased by 4%, but some European countries saw increases and entered the top ten.
Russia's tourism sector experienced a boost during the last season, with a 21% increase in foreign guests. While China remained the leader, the UAE and the USA saw significant increases in visitor numbers. The near abroad dominated summer visitors, with notable increases from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus.
