Informe semanal de noticias del mercado ruso de la Oficina de Turismo de Tenerife en Moscú
Russian tourist flow to Tenerife increased by 60%
The research of Tenerife Tourist Board showed a huge increase of Russian tourist flow to the island in 2019. 10 638 passengers visited Tenerife in 2019, it was 60% higher than statistical data in 2018.
Tenerife Tourist Board supposed that the increase was a consequence of two major Russian air companies development. Aeroflot direct flights to Tenerife became daily in 2019, and S7 liners began covering the direct lines to Tenerife every 2 weeks.
Rustourism recalled 72 Russian tour operators license to sell international tours
14% of total number of Russian tour operators lost their license to sell international tours. The main reason was that these companies did not provide The Federal Agency for Tourism with a report on April 15.
Now It’s clear that most of the tour operators will not be able to return to the international tourism area, because they have to register 50 million rubles financial guarantees.
The European Parliament have changed the rules for issuing Schengen visas
Visa procedures have become more flexible. Now Russian tourists can apply for a visa six months before the planned trip. Travelers under the age of 18 do not have to pay visa fees. Applicants for the multiple entry visa (with a positive visa history) can get visas with a gradually increasing period of stay (from one year to five years). Now all adult Russian tourists must pay not €60, but €80 to apply for a visa.
New rules for the issuance of Schengen visas may vary depending on the specific country outside the EU.
Russian tourist flow to Japan showed an increase of more than 20%
The Russian tourist flow to Japan amounted to 23 600 tourists in the first quarter of 2019, and it is 20.8% higher than the flow in 2018.
It is worthwhile to mention that March is a high and popular season in the country, because tourists from all over the world come here to admire the cherry blossom.
Russian Express launches group tours to the North of Spain
Russian oriented programs in the Basque Country and neighboring areas have become more affordable. Russian Express has expanded the range of Spain proposals this season. The tour operator launched several group tours at once. This season Russian Express offers a group type of travel to the North of Spain, the tour operator has made it more affordable and created a rate with guaranteed departure dates.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned about the violation of airports in Spain due to the strike
The flight schedule will be changed due to a strike on April 21 and 24.
Spanish airports staff will strike against the dismissal of the ground handling sector employees.
Cyprus has entered into the TOP 5 popular summer destinations for Russian tourists
The demand for early booking tours to Cyprus exceeded last year’s figures by 34%. According to TEZ TOUR research, the earlier booking period has already reached October 2019.
TEZ TOUR reports that Russian tourists book tours to Cyprus for 10-12 nights period and supposes that the main advantage of Cyprus resorts is their all year round attractiveness. The tour operator places its special emphasis on Cyprus high level hotels.
