It has become known how the collapse of the ruble exchange rate has affected the demand for foreign travel.
People have started booking fewer tours as they wait to see how the exchange rate might change.
This was reported by the press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry, which cites data received from Russian tour operators.
As experts note, fluctuations in exchange rates always have a negative impact on participants in the tourism market.
For comparison, a situation with calculating the cost of a travel package was given. Due to the fluctuating exchange rate, tourists are often quoted one amount when booking, but in fact have to pay another.
Experts note that only stabilization of the exchange rate will help improve the situation on the tourism services market.
Tourists, especially those planning New Year's tours, are better off making advance payments now, the publication emphasizes.
According to experts, no one can guarantee that the dollar exchange rate will not continue to rise, so it is worth taking care of your vacation now.
