Overview
- ATOR says visa-free entry for Indian tourists will strongly lift inbound arrivals after India’s 30% growth in 2025.
- China sent about 877,600 visitors to Russia in 2025, roughly half of all foreign tourists, with ATOR expecting further gains depending on region and season.
- Outbound “classic” travel rose about 25% to roughly 17.5 million trips in 2025, with around 11.3 million arranged via tour operators and Vietnam showing a 200% surge.
- OneTwoTrip reports hotel bookings by Russians rose sixfold to Kenya, tripled to Tanzania and doubled to New Zealand in 2025, while China climbed to No. 2 in its ranking by share.
- Price sensitivity grew as organized domestic demand fell about 10% and aggregator bookings increased, even as premium buys hit highs including a 35.3 million‑ruble Bodrum villa stay and a 7.37 million‑ruble Putorana expedition.