The "air sanctions" that led to the suspension of direct flights from Russia to the Maldives in March resulted in a sharp drop of tourist traffic to luxury exotic destinations.

The flow of tourists from Russia to the Maldives in March was 2,65 times lower than in January, and in April –…

The current demand for Indonesia is not yet comparable to the pre-pandemic level, but it is significant that it is already showing growth.

So, in January 2022, Indonesia accepted only 1 147 tourists from Russia, in February – 1 250, in March – 2 053 Russian tourists. At the same time, in…

Thailand has completely canceled quarantine for Russian tourists vaccinated with Sputnik V. This was reported by the Russian Embassy in the Kingdom.

“From May 1, 2022, fully vaccinated Russian citizens over 18 years old (the second dose of the vaccine should be taken no earlier than 14 days…

Aeroflot Airlines has returned direct flights to the Maldives to its schedule. Moscow-Malé flights SU 0320 have been announced daily since May 13. The flights are planned to be operated by Airbus A-330. The return flight SU 0321 is scheduled for May 14.

The cost of tickets for direct flights…

The flow of tourists from Russia to the Maldives in March 2022 fell by 2,2 times compared to February. However, already in April, there was a clear trend towards the return of wealthy Russians to their usual vacation. Tour operators record a bright - 80-300% - growth of sales of tours to the Maldives.…

From April 1, 2022, an agreement on the mutual abolition of visa requirements between the Republic of Korea and Russia comes into force. This was reported by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).

Thus, Russians who have an ordinary passport can enter South Korea without visas…

According to ATOR, tourists with e-tourist visas will be able to enter India through designated sea and air checkpoints.

Russians can arrive in Delhi, Mumbai, Goa and 25 other points where there are international airports, as well as 5 seaports, including the ports of Mumbai and Goa. It…

By the decision of the Indonesian authorities, from March 23, foreign tourists, including Russian, are allowed to visit without quarantine not only Bali, but also any other Indonesian island. Tourists no need to book a special hotel. Only PCR tests will be required for entry.

But, to enter…

Since April 8, flights from Moscow to Colombo (Sri Lanka) have appeared in the booking system of Aeroflot airline. The frequency of the route is three flights per week: on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The price for one-way ticket is from 278 Euros per passenger. A round-trip flight…

Due to international sanctions, Aeroflot has terminated its flight program to almost all foreign destinations, including Delhi. In the absence of a Russian carrier, Air India is ready to fly to Moscow daily, as it was before March 2020. In addition, the Indian airline is also considering launching…

According to the National Tourism Administration of Vietnam (VNAT), on March 15, 2022, the government of the country adopted Decree No. 32 / NQ-CP, exempting citizens of 13 countries from the obligation to issue visas. This list includes Russia and Belarus.

Citizens of these countries can…

S7 was forced to partially reduce the flight program due to the imposed sanctions and cancel some flights to international destinations, the carrier's telegram channel reported on March 3. The adjustments affected Egypt, Thailand and South Korea.

Until April 30, S7 will not fly to Bangkok…

From March 1, tourists, who have a vaccination certificate received at least two weeks before the trip, will not have to do a PCR test within 72 hours before entering the country. Sri Lanka accepts all Russian vaccines, including single-component ones.

Thus, to enter the country, vaccinated…

The operational headquarters of the Russian Federation allowed the resumption of flights with Indonesia (Bali) and China from March 14. The quota for flights to some other destinations, including tourist, has been increased.

From March 14, 2022, regular flights to be resumed or the flight…

Russian tourists vaccinated with Sputnik Light will be able to enter Thailand under the "sandbox" program without going through quarantine. Relevant information is published on the website of the Department of Consular Affairs.

The option for those vaccinated with a single dose of Sputnik…

Cambodia is hosting the 40th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) from January 16 to 22, 2022 at Sokha Beach Resort, Sihancouville, the country's main seaport and beach resort located on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand. It is the resort that is defined by the Kingdom as a special multi-purpose economic zone…

At the end of 2021, 222 424 tourists from Russia visited the Maldives. This figure is 2,7 times higher than the previous record of 2019 - every sixth tourist on the islands turned out to be Russian.

According to the Ministry of Tourism of the Maldives, in 2019, 1 702 887 foreign tourists…

According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Authority (SLTDA), at the end of 2021, Russia confidently entered the TOP-3 of source markets for Sri Lanka with the second position. Last year, 16 894 Russian tourists visited the island country.

Interest in the exotic destination was expectedly high for…

Russian vaccinated tourists arriving in Vietnam (Nha Trang resort) will have no longer to undergo a mandatory weekly quarantine at the hotel. This was reported by the press service of the tour operator Anex Tour.

Tourists will need to make at the hotel a PCR test on the 3rd day of their…

From February 1, all provinces of Thailand will become available to Russian vaccinated tourists. Demand is increasing, tour operators say, commenting on Thailand's COVID-19 Situation Management Center's decision to extend the Test&Go program to all foreign travelers.

At a briefing of the…