The Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc opened direct air service to Russia, welcoming the first flight from Vladivostok with a ceremonial reception. This marks the start of preparations for a major winter tourism boom in the 2025-2026 season. The resort is expected to welcome over 10,000 foreign visitors monthly, according to tourprom.ru.
It was previously reported that Paris, Barcelona, and Venice are suffering from a lack of tourists. In 2024, 756 million travelers visited Europe, 46 million more than the previous year. Furthermore, according to data provided by the republic, Bashkortostan recorded an increase in prices for tourism services in September 2025.