Holidaymakers frequently choose Sochi as one of their top travel destinations
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Travelers planning to celebrate Unity Day in Russia are flocking to Moscow and St. Petersburg, according to preliminary hotel room bookings. These two cities are the most popular destinations, with St. Petersburg accounting for a significant 20.7% of all reservations, and Moscow following closely behind with 17.2%.
The popularity of these cities for Unity Day travel has increased compared to the same period last year. In St. Petersburg, the number of hotel room bookings has almost tripled, while demand for accommodation in Moscow has increased by a third.
Sochi and Kaliningrad also feature in the top five destinations for Russians planning to spend Unity Day. Sochi accounts for 5.7% of hotel bookings, and Kaliningrad 4.6%.
The average daily rate (ADR) for Russian hotels during Unity Day is estimated to be approximately $80–$150 USD per night, based on typical rates in major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. However, the exact current average rates are not specified in the available data.
Interestingly, 38% of tourists prefer four-star hotels for Unity Day, while 23% opt for three-star hotels. A quarter of clients choose alternative options such as apartments, guest houses, aparthotels, and hostels.
With around 9.5 million tourists having visited the Krasnodar region since the beginning of the year, it's clear that many people are planning travel for significant holidays like Unity Day. For those seeking more precise or updated data on Unity Day-specific hotel bookings and rates, consulting recent hospitality market reports or travel booking platforms focusing on the Russian market would be advisable.
