Sources in the tourism industry emphasize that the habitual system allows Russians who plan their vacations in advance to clearly form a budget, and its abolition may create financial inconvenience and stimulate the choice of alternative destinations.
“We are not yet ready to abandon a system that has proven itself well,” the source said, emphasizing the importance of preserving the loyalty of Russian tourists. RIA Novosti.
According to the industry representative, Turkish hotels are actively introducing hybrid service models and special package offers, but a complete abandonment of all-inclusive remains a risky step that could create serious problems for the tourist infrastructure.
Earlier, Russian Ambassador to Turkey Alexei Erkhov warned about possible payment difficulties for Russian tourists in case of canceling all-inclusive due to restrictions related to the use of bank cards.
Interestingly, the president of the Association of Small Hoteliers of Turkey Ertan Ustaoglu expressed the opinion that the “all-inclusive” system restrains the development of tourism in the country, as most tourists practically do not leave the territory of hotels.
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