The statistics of tourist arrivals from Russia to Antalya in 2022 shows a very serious decrease from the pre-covid volumes. The “failure” this spring is 70-80% of the figures for 2019. According to Turkish analysts, western markets cannot completely "close" this hole.
The tour operator Anex Tour announced the opening of sales of tour packages to Spain. So far, we are talking only about the sale of accommodation - full package tours are not possible due to the sanctions.
Tourists will also have to apply for a visa on their own at the visa center. Nevertheless,…
The large Russian charter airline Azur Air, affiliated with the tour operator Anex-Tour, continues to expand its network of flights to Turkey from Russian cities in the summer season.
The carrier announced flights to the main resort center of Turkey - Antalya - and Dalaman (Mugla province)…
Flights from Russia to Turkey's main resort have more than doubled since May, Recep Yavuz, head of the Antalya City Council Tourism Working Group, said.
If in May there were about 25 flights per day from Russia to Antalya (about 175 per week), then in the first week of June the picture was…
In the summer season, Russian tourists who want to relax at the beach resorts of Turkey are offered package tours with arriving at 4 airports: Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman and Izmir on direct flights from Russia.
In June 2022, direct flights of 8 Russian and Turkish airlines are operated to…
The sale of tours in ten destinations at once was announced by the tour operator Anex Tour. The list also includes “sub-sanctioned” countries with which air traffic is currently closed.
Among these states are:
Greece,
Cyprus,
Thailand,
Vietnam,
India,
From June 1, 2022, foreign tourists, including Russian ones, are able to come to Cyprus under the same conditions as before the pandemic. By a government decision, all restrictions have been lifted: now not only vaccination certificates are needed, but also PCR tests.
On May 21, the Spanish Ministry of Tourism officially announced that from today, travelers from non-EU countries will be able to enter Spain with a negative PCR test for COVID-19. Thus, vaccinated and unvaccinated Russians from May 21 can freely visit Spain for the purpose of tourism.
From May 13, Turkish Airlines began to operate direct flights from St. Petersburg to Bodrum, the press service of Pulkovo airport reported. The flights are scheduled on Tuesdays and Fridays.
From May 24, Turkish Airlines will increase the number of flights on the St. Petersburg-Bodrum route…
The reduction of air transportation abroad led to a decrease of the flow of tourists from Russia to Turkey in the first quarter. The main drop was in March - minus 52%. It follows from the statistics of the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic.
Turkish Airlines has launched a program of charter tourist flights from Kazan to Antalya, the press service of the airport in the capital of Tatarstan reported.
“The flights to Antalya are operated twice a day, seven days a week. At the end of May, it is planned to increase the number of…
The geopolitical crisis and "air sanctions" changed the picture of foreign tourism in Turkey in March. According to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 114 384 Russian tourists arrived in Turkey in March 2022. This is 52% of March 2021 (219 458 tourists).
Fun&Sun intends to send about 110 thousand people to Turkish resorts in 2022, becoming one of the most active in the destination. The tour operator concludes direct contracts with leading hotel chains, and expands flight programs.
According to the head of the Turkish destination of Fun&Sun,…
Tour operators resumed work with the Turkish destination, opening sales of tours arranged on the basis of Russian and Turkish airlines. Experts talk about the activation of demand among customers.
“A week ago, Anex Tour opened sales in three Turkish points: Antalya, Dalaman and Bodrum. On…
Tour operator Pac Group, a leading player in the Italian market, reports a significant surge in bookings of tours to Italy, which has been recorded since mid-April.
There are no direct flights from Russia to Italy due to the mutual closure of airspace, but there is no ban for Russian citizens…
Two leading Russian tour operators Anex Tour and Intourist have confirmed the expansion of the Turkish Airlines flight program from the Russian regions. Besides the flights from Moscow, Kazan and St. Petersburg, sales of tours are opened to Turkish resorts from Kaliningrad, Omsk, Perm, Tyumen, Surgut…
Consumer preferences of clients of tour operators choosing holidays in Turkey have not changed. They still prefer high category hotels.
Pegas Touristik clients mostly book tours to 5*/AI/UAI category hotels. In the TOP are: Alva Donna Exclusive Hotel & Spa, Bellis Deluxe Hotel, Concorde…
From April 20, IrAero Airlines will start operating special charter flights between Vladivostok and Seoul (IO-881). According to the schedule on the carrier's website, four flights are scheduled for April.
The carrier also plans flights between Irkutsk and Seoul under the number IO-885.
The Norwegian Embassy in Moscow expects to resume accepting applications from Russians for tourist visas in May, according to the website of the diplomatic mission.
They said that from April 4, the submission of applications for all types of residence permits and Schengen visas is also resumed.…
