Reviewer “MK” Zhanna Golubitskaya spoke about the situation in the Russian tourism industry, as well as a sharp rise in ticket prices for Russians.
The domestic tourism industry is now going through hard times, as both domestic and foreign tours have risen in price by an average of 50%. Moreover, the sending side cannot do anything with this, because the receiving side raises the price tag, as Egypt did by raising the tax on travel services by 5 to 15%.
It turns out that the entrance is a ruble, and the exit is three.
“This already exists in Thailand, the amount is included in the ticket, so you won’t even notice. Usually, the exit tax does not exceed three dollars, ”says a representative of an Egyptian travel agency cooperating with Russia.
The purpose of such an increase is quite clear – to fill the deficit of the tourist budget. This money must be paid to the treasury by the organizers of the services, but it is obvious that the amount will be included in the total cost of the ticket or accommodation in the host country.
“They say that the money will go to additional security measures, otherwise there are too many accidents with tourist buses and boats,” shared a Russian-speaking guide from Hurghada.
Moreover, far from everyone, not only from among the Russians, but also the Germans, who have shifted their focus to Tunisia, can already afford a vacation in Egypt. As for Turkey, prices there have skyrocketed not only for holidaymakers, but also for transit travelers, because for our fellow citizens Istanbul has become a real hub to the outside world.
This is explained by the fact that Russians have the most inconvenient and long connections, during which passengers want to rest and eat.
“I have a ticket for 30 thousand rubles. in one direction, and it costs the same to make a transplant in human conditions! ”, – the Russian traveler who flew through Turkey is indignant.
And what about Russian resorts? Is Sochi still the “queen of domestic recreation”? Now no, in terms of high cost, this city has overtaken Dagestan, the prices of which have risen by 25% compared to last year.
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