According to TUI Russia’s first “early booking” data, the three leading summer destinations are Bulgaria (60% of bookings), Greece (15%) and Cyprus (15%).
Bulgaria is very popular among Russian families and is considered one of their main alternatives to Turkey while the relatively weak local currency, the lev, definitely helps.
“Bulgaria fulfils all the prerequisites to become the most sought-after destination for early bookings and a favorite of the coming summer. Now the scope and depth of sales is not very indicative, because of the high exchange rate fluctuations of major currencies, but bookings are much higher than at the beginning of 2015. Recent developments pointing towards the abolition of visas for children up to 16 years as well as plans for the simplification of the visa regime for pensioners and people traveling for medical treatment – definitely enhance Bulgaria’s popularity“, – says Natalya Smirnova, director of TUI Russia sales.
In the framework of “early booking», TUI Russia offers new hotels and favorable conditions for a number of European destinations – Greece, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro and Cyprus.
TUI Russia summer season program will start on April 1 and last till September 30. The program will be extended in Cyprus for a month longer – up to 31 October 2016.
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