Previously seen in large numbers in France, Britain and the US, Russian tourists are now having to find new places to holiday.
A certain high-level ski resort in France previously had the nickname “Courchevelski”? Back then – as recently as early 2022 – wealthy Russians came in their droves, bringing with them a healthy thirst for Cristal champagne and wads of cash to be splashed on the likes of Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Dior.
According to the travel analytics specialist ForwardKeys, Russian visits to EU countries in the year to date have been down 97 per cent compared with 2019, and down 93 per cent in the United States. Less obviously, there has been an uptake in visitors to the island of Hainan, off the southern coast of China , as well as an increase in travel to the exotic island of Kish, off the coast of Iran . Even North Korea – another Russia-friendly state – is reported to be building an extensive ski resort at Wonsan-Kalma, geared towards Russians missing those champagne-fuelled days in Courchevelski.
Served by a variety of direct flights from Russia, and allowing its citizens to stay for up to 30 days visa-free, this tropical island off the southern coast of China has become an exotic alternative to the south-east Asian hot spots of Thailand and Vietnam. With its long sandy beaches and string of reasonably priced hotels, Sanya – described by some as the “Hawaii of China” – is the largest resort, particularly favoured by couples seeking a romantic getaway.
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