Russians face potential surge in hotel costs
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Get Ready for a Price Hike in Russian Resort Hotels This Tourist Season
Gearing up for the upcoming tourist season, expect a heftier price tag on accommodations at Russian resort hotels. So says Sergey Kolesnikov, Vice-President of the Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers, to Public News Service. Blame it on a lingering staff shortage and economic factors.
But what's causing the lack of hospitality crew? You may question. Well, it seems a good chunk of positions in the industry are perceived as undesirable, making it tough to lure workers, states Kolesnikov. The Hospitality biz could fix this situation by doling out higher wages, according to the expert.
Yet, he's optimistic. "Despite the staffing woes, the industry is geared up for the upcoming tourist season," he assures.
A fresh trend for the season? The redistribution of tourist flows, triggered by the inaccessibility of some Black Sea beaches. ThisRedirect offers a boost to accommodations in Crimea, Kaliningrad region, and a spike in tourists heading to Abkhazia.
What's the current state of the industry, you ask? Not much to write home about. A no-brainer, yet no game-changers either, cracks Kolesnikov.
Want a fun fact? Anna Kalyagina, President of the Abkhazian Tourism Union, reported yesterday that Russians are flocking to spend their upcoming May holidays in Abkhazia. Most hail from the Rostov region and Krasnodar Krai, leaving almost all hotels booked solid.
A heads-up for potential booking pitfalls was given earlier.
Now, here's where things get interesting. Economy, demand, and government policies can impact accommodation prices. Here's a lowdown:
- Demand and Seasonality: When tourist demand soars, particularly in popular spots, prices tend to rise. Owing to the dynamic global economy and geopolitical factors, Russian resorts may experience an influx of domestic or regional tourists, boosting costs.
- Economic Conditions: The strength of the ruble determines tourism expenses. A robust ruble makes foreign travel more affordable for Russians, potentially encouraging them to opt for domestic alternatives if international travel becomes costlier or complicated.
- Absence of Tourist Tax in Hostels: Since hostels in popular areas don't charge a tourist tax, this could lead to higher demand, pushing up the prices of competitive accommodation options.
- Booking Challenges: With Western booking platforms exiting the Russian market, complications in accommodation bookings might lead to price escalations due to less competition and availability issues. Keep your eyes open!
- In light of the rising demand for Russian resort hotels during the tourist season, travelers should expect higher prices due to the increased competition.
- The Vice-President of the Federation of Restaurateurs and Hoteliers, Sergey Kolesnikov, has suggested that the hospitality industry could attract more workers by offering higher wages to fill the existing staff shortage.
- As some Black Sea beaches become inaccessible, there has been a noticeable redistribution of tourist flows, with more tourists choosing to visit Crimea, Kaliningrad region, and Abkhazia.
- The finance sector could play a significant role this season, as a robust ruble may make foreign travel more expensive for Russians, potentially encouraging more domestic tourism.
- The current state of the hospitality industry is unremarkable, with no major game-changers, according to Anna Kalyagina, President of the Abkhazian Tourism Union.
