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.

Russian tourists are increasingly booking sea voyages abroad. They are not afraid of difficulties with visas, flights and not always convenient payment methods.

Russians named the countries they consider the safest and most dangerous for tourism. The survey was conducted by the Renaissance Insurance Group and Ozon Travel.

March 21 Karnataka Tourism presented its tourism potential to more than 50 travel agencies from St. Petersburg.

Despite established stereotypes about stagnation, health and wellness tourism in Russia is actively developing, offering new formats.

The financial development institution DOM.RF is working on this project together with the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RUTI) with the support of the Ministry of Economic Development.

On December 1, 2024 Russian traveler Fedor Konyukhov left the port of the Argentine city of Ushuaia on the row boat "Akros". In just 68 days, Fedor was able to sail alone along one of the most dangerous routes of the world's oceans, cross the South Atlantic and approach the prime meridian.

The 47th session of the UNESCO Committee will be held in July 2025, where new sites will be selected for the World Heritage List.

The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) in cooperation with the Polar Travel Club plan to promote the tourism potential of the Arctic regions of the Russian Federation in foreign markets as part of the Year of Arctic Tourism project.

The fuel oil spill in the Kerch Strait occurred December 15, 2024, when the hulls of two Russian oil tankers broke apart as a result of a storm. 

The leading event for water enthusiasts, the Moscow Dive Show 2025, will take place from February 20 to 23 at Gostiny Dvor in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin signed a law on the obligation of State Duma deputies and senators to coordinate any travel abroad.

The Ministry of Economic Development has proposed to introduce multiple-entry visas for foreign tourists. In addition, according to the department, for individual countries it is necessary to introduce the possibility of issuing visas upon arrival in Russia.

Ecological tourism - a safe, comfortable and affordable type of recreation - is a unique management solution that ensures sustainable development of specially protected natural areas, provides workplaces and preserves natural resources, promotes environmental education and public awareness, preservation and promotion of natural and socio-cultural heritage of the country, making accent on socio-cultural values.

Representatives of Russian business made 15% more business trips abroad in the first three months of 2024 compared to the same period last year.

Russian airlines purchased 165 aircraft from Western lessors in the years 2023 and 2024. This represents about 40% of the fleet owned by foreign lessors that remain in Russia, according to RBC.

Interfax says the number of tourists arriving in Russia from East Asia and the Middle East has increased significantly since the beginning of 2024. Most of these tourists have arrived from China, according to data collected by the mobile operator, Megafon.

Several incidents this winter, when Russian tourists died abroad, gave rise to many rumors.

The North Caucasus expects 63% tourists more

The region of Samara reminds the form of heart at any map and looks gorgeous from the drone and spaceship. Samara region is all about warmth, hospitality, inner comfort, sincere service and respect to wide range of guests interests, it is full of well-known traditional tourist routes and may offer the new ones. Major events in the sphere of culture, science and sports take place in Samara and Samara region annually, representing the interest for the Russian and the foreign tourists. National parks, ecological spots, opportunities for arts and meditation, numerous festivals, sport and yachting as well as cultural heritage and hotels of top level chains may be the key features for new generations of tourists choosing Samara region. Samara has the longest river embankment in Russia. The airport Kurumoch (situated between Togliatti and Samara) unites the capital of Mid-Volga with international capitals and sea resorts, visa centers and consulates of foreign countries are situated here.

Holidays in Thailand, the UAE, Sri Lanka, Egypt, and Turkey in February became approximately 30% more affordable compared to the high New Year period. Such a significant decrease is typical only for some departure dates, when demand does not meet the expectations of tour operators.