Russians have already started booking their 2025 New Year holidays

Russians started their New Year vacation plans early. Izvestiya writes that this time tourists are booking months in advance. In particular, demand for popular destinations such as Thailand, Turkey, China and the Maldives has quadrupled compared to last year.

Tourism experts attribute this early booking trend to the fact that ticket prices will increase closer to the holiday season and concerns about availability in hotels. According to the report, most of the bookings were made during the summer months, with demand in Thailand in particular up 9.6 times compared to last year. Turkey, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates were also among the top destinations.

The increase in demand for Turkey was calculated as 3.2 times. The prices of tours to Turkey have also increased within the scope of early bookings. In particular, the price of tours to Turkey in 2024 increased by 76 percent to an average of 177.2 thousand rubles (1950 dollars).

The most popular vacation destinations for Russian tourists

The Thai cities of Phuket and Bangkok have also become the most popular vacation destinations for Russian tourists. One-way flight ticket prices to Phuket hover around 50 thousand Rubles (550 USD), while hotel prices are around 3 thousand Rubles (33 USD) per day.

New Year's holiday reservations have also gained momentum in Russia. Cities such as Moscow, Sochi and Kaliningrad are among the most preferred destinations for domestic tourism. Experts point out that early bookings provide advantages in avoiding price increases during the holiday period and finding a place in popular hotels.
Source https://www.turizmaktuel.com/