Russian tourists showed increased interest in booking hotels in China and Japan in December 2023.
The data provided by the online booking service "Ostrovok.Ru" shows a more than 10-fold increase in the number of bookings compared to the same period in 2022.
Representatives of the service emphasized that Japan and China have become one of the most popular destinations among Russian tourists, while the activity of bookings in the Asian region has increased significantly. For example, hotel bookings in Thailand increased by 37%, in Vietnam by 14%, and in Indonesia by 8%.
In addition to Asia, growth in bookings was also noted in CIS countries, which can be accessed directly from Russia without a visa. For example, accommodation bookings in Azerbaijan grew by 20% over the year, and in Uzbekistan - by 13%.
Dmitry Arutyunov, General Director of Art-Tour Company, notes that Sri Lanka and Thailand stand out among budget options for vacations in Asia. These countries offer a variety of flight options and hotels of different levels. The cost of a minimum flight to Asian countries is estimated at 40-50 thousand rubles, and accommodation for two people for a week at best starts from 200 thousand rubles.
We would like to remind you that Aeroflot launches direct flights to Vietnam at the end of January.