June 2026 analysis from Baginet by recent meetings with travel agencies across Russia reveals a polarized market. While mass-market beach destinations continue to dominate, there is a growing interest in unique, safe alternatives, particularly in Asia.
May 2026 analysis from Baginet expresses strong interest in resuming UAE sales immediately after restrictions are lifted. A total of 148 interviews were conducted by Baginet team with managers and general directors of tour agencies and tour operators across…
The number of travel agencies in Russia is declining sharply. In Q1 2026, company liquidations surged by 34.2% year-on-year to 1,200, while new business registrations remained flat. The total number of travel agency offices across million-plus cities fell by 1.6% to 6,400.
Russia's Ministry of Economic Development has announced that visa-free regimes with Malaysia, Kuwait, and Bahrain are expected to be introduced soon. According to the ministry, these destinations may become accessible without visas in the near future. Currently, Russian citizens can visit 86 countries…
April 2026 sales in Russia and CIS travel agencies are characterized by a complete halt of UAE revenue and a strong but incomplete pivot to Southeast Asia (Vietnam/Thailand) and Turkey, according to the meetings with travel agents conducted by Baginet team. A total of 135 sales calls were made across…
Film tourism is a new trend among Russian travelers, where tourists travel to the filming locations of their favorite movies and TV series. The number of inquiries and bookings for such trips has increased by almost a quarter. According to the travel marketplace YouTravel.me, this trend is driven…
March 2026 Sales Analysis by Baginet shows that the market is in a holding pattern, with travel agencies awaiting clarity on Middle East stability. A total of 137 interviews were conducted by Baginet team with general managers and managers of travel agencies…
February sales analysis from Baginet shows a steady interest toward visa‑free beach destinations, with the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, and Thailand leading the market. European countries like Greece maintain a niche but are constrained by bureaucratic hurdles. The analysis below is based on the February 2026…
The February tourist flow continues to show a trend towards geographical diversification, which began in January. Based on data from the tour aggregator Sletat.ru the picture of sales and search interest of tourists for February 2026 included in the top ten:
January 2026 analysis from Baginet by recent meetings with travel agencies show a pragmatic preference for value, convenience, and certainty. This review is based on direct conversations with 136 tour agency representatives (general managers and senior travel consultants) across…
The Russian hotel market has undergone systemic changes in recent years, with both the balance of power in terms of management and the approach to replenishing hotel rooms among the largest players shifting.
Chain management companies have held and continue to hold a dominant position in…
According to Rosaviatsia data presented in September and October 2025, Russia currently has direct air service to 41 countries. International passenger flights from Russia are operated by 21 Russian airlines and 65 foreign ones.
Seven destinations (India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cuba, the Maldives,…
According to aggregated data from leading tour operators, the UAE, Thailand, Egypt, Vietnam and Sri Lanka are among the TOP-5 most booked foreign destinations for the New Year holidays.
These countries account for a significant share of total sales: according to various estimates, the UAE…
Armenia remains one of the popular destinations among Russians, despite the steady decline in tourist flow from Russia. This is evidenced by the data provided by travel companies and experts from the Russian Federation surveyed by Sputnik Armenia.
According to preliminary forecasts by ATOR analysts, this summer the volume of outbound tourist flow to popular foreign tourist destinations will grow by 24.8% year-on-year.
Space Travel notes that early booking of summer vacations this year is almost twice as successful as last year. The…
The volume of the Russian outbound tourism market this year may increase by 5-8%, and the domestic market by 10-15%, according to article written by Kommersant. In real terms, the indicators, based on analysts' data, will reach 28.4-29.2 million…
The number of hotel bookings and sales of tours abroad increased sharply against the background of the strengthening of the ruble. The favorable rate encourages tourists from Russia to plan future trips, thanks to which tours for autumn and winter are sold, experts say.
Antarctica is rapidly gaining popularity among cruise tourists all over the world. The share of Russians is also growing, although in Russia this destination still remains exotic of the highest order.
The main tourists in Antarctica are US citizens - according to the International Association…
Russian tourists are increasingly booking sea voyages abroad. They are not afraid of difficulties with visas, flights and not always convenient payment methods. Thus, this season, the demand for European and Asian cruises has grown significantly. Those airliners where it was possible to organize a…
