Hotels in the south of Russia were loaded by 80% during the May holidays

Hotels in the south of the country during the May holidays were loaded by about 80%, and in the Moscow region - by 90%, said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

"May holidays showed the readiness of regions to receive a large influx of tourists. Traditionally the most popular destinations were St. Petersburg, Moscow and Moscow region, as well as Krasnodar and Stavropol regions. Hotel occupancy on May holidays in the south of the country amounted to about 80%", - he said specifying that in Krasnodar and Stavropol region the hotels were filled for 80% and in the Moscow region - up to 90%.

Rostourism and FAS, according to Chernyshenko, constantly monitor prices for hotels, transport and related tourist services.

"Thanks to the May weekend, we have seen the bottlenecks. For example, a number of regions recorded an increased load on the places of accommodation. Rostourism, together with these subjects should work to create additional infrastructure. In particular, modular hotels to expand the hotel room capacity for the summer season. It is important for the Ministry of Transport to help us in the timely provision of additional transport to popular destinations during peak periods, to ensure the availability of tickets for Russians", - said Deputy Prime Minister.

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