The Association of tour operators stressed the lack of interest of the citizens of Russia To the Mediterranean resorts because of fears related to the introduction of sanctions of the West.
" Demand has quickly shifted from European destinations in other areas as well and to the Russian Federation. Very most travelers the word " punishment " took on its own account and thought that they have the opportunity to be problems with obtaining visas, - said the Executive Director of the Association of tour operators of Russia Maya Lomidze, RIA " Novosti ". On inaccurate to analysts, reduction of demand on the Mediterranean direction is 18-25%. This number was lower than predicted, even with the increase in exchange rates." We had quite a lot of calls on the matter. What fears were groundless, tried to dispel we and the Embassy, but an official letter was slightly adjusted the drop in demand ", - admitted Lomidze. Have benefited from this situation, according to information ATOR, visa numerous destinations, such as Turkey and Egypt, as well as among them due to the fact that these countries put the cost of tours in dollars, not in euros. Recall, in March the West, not recognizing the unification of Russia and Crimea, has imposed punishment on a number of Russian politicians and businessmen. USA on April 28 in connection with the situation in Ukraine was included in the sanctions list of the 7 Russian nationals and 17 organizations, widening it to almost 50 politicians and entrepreneurs from Russia and Ukraine. The European Union has extended sanctions list of Russian citizens for another fifteen, and later at 13 people, to 61 people.

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