Domestic Travel Was the Choice of Russian Tourists in October

According to research by travel service OneTwoTrip, the vast majority of Russian tourists chose to have a holiday in the country in October. 72 percent of bookings Rusya While interest in domestic travel was realized in hotels, interest in domestic travel decreased by 8 percent compared to the same period last year. In international travel, Asia ve Europe The interest in destinations attracted attention.

Moscow and St. Petersburg Leading Cities in Domestic Travel

Among domestic travels in Russia Moskova The most popular destination. The capital Moscow, which received 24 percent of reservations, maintained its first place on the list as it did last year. It came in second with 12,7 percent. St. Petersburg but interest in this city has decreased by 12 percent. The third most popular city among Russian tourists is Sochi Sochi, which is preferred for holidays with 8,3 percent, has increased by 12 percent compared to the same period last year.

Interest in Yekaterinburg and Nizhny Novgorod Increased

Other popular cities in Russia include Yekaterinburg and Nizhny Novgorod. Yekaterinburg was included in the list with a booking rate of 2,9 percent, while interest in the city increased by 16 percent. Similarly, Nizhny Novgorod, which was on the list with 1,7 percent, increased by 13 percent compared to the previous year. Rostov-on-Don also showed a remarkable increase, becoming one of the favorite cities of Russian tourists with an 8 percent increase.

Istanbul is the First Choice of Russians Abroad

The most preferred city abroad by Russian tourists in October Istanbul Istanbul continues to be a popular destination for Russian tourists, accounting for 8,4 percent of hotel bookings. However, demand for Istanbul has fallen by 24 percent compared to last year. Despite this decline, TurkeyIstanbul, one of Turkey's most popular cities, continues to be an indispensable holiday destination for Russian tourists.

Dubai's Popularity Is Increasing

Another popular international destination preferred by Russian tourists Dubai Dubai ranked second on the list, accounting for 5,1 percent of hotel bookings in October. Demand for Dubai increased by 5 percent compared to last year, boosting its popularity among Russian tourists. Dubai's luxury resorts, shopping malls, and warm climate make it an attractive holiday option for Russian tourists.

Demand for Minsk Drops

Another international destination that attracted Russian tourists in October was MinskMinsk received 3,4 percent of hotel bookings. However, demand for Minsk decreased by 24 percent compared to last year. This decline can be attributed to the city's declining tourism activity and the destination's attractiveness. Among other cities popular with Russian tourists, Minsk continues to attract a certain demographic despite this year's decline in demand.

Holiday Trends Are Changing in Russia and Abroad

Russian tourists’ holiday preferences in October showed different trends in both domestic and international travel. While major cities such as Moscow and Sochi stood out domestically, destinations such as Istanbul and Dubai were preferred abroad. However, the fact that domestic travel decreased by 8 percent compared to last year shows that there has been a change in the travel habits of Russian tourists. This change can be explained by economic conditions, climate factors or interest in new holiday trends.

The Future of Travel Choices in Russia

While Russian tourists’ travel preferences change every year, economic factors and global tourism trends also affect these preferences. In particular, the increasing prices of popular foreign destinations and the provision of more economical travel options within the country are among the determining factors in Russian tourists’ holiday habits. While interest in Asian and Middle Eastern destinations is expected to increase in foreign holiday preferences in the coming years, it is also on the agenda for major cities in Russia to organize special campaigns to support domestic tourism.