In the first half of 2026, the number of tourist companies… (россия · количество · ликвидация)
In the first half of 2026, the number of tourist companies liquidated in Russia increased by 52.3% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 2,700 firms, due to declining demand for domestic tourism, reduced international travel, and consumers' efforts to save money.
Consensus
- In the first half of 2026, 2,700 tourist organizations in Russia were liquidated.
- The number of closures increased by 52.3% compared to the same period in 2025.
- Demand for domestic tourism has decreased.
- Travelers are increasingly choosing cheaper options and reducing trip duration.
- Tourists' efforts to save money negatively affect tour agencies' revenues.
Points of divergence
- The number of active tourist organizations grew by only 0.84% in January–June, the lowest rate in three years. — novaya_eu
- Booking data from Travelata shows a 31% drop in domestic package tours, while Sletat.ru reports a 22% decline. — novaya_eu
- The share of foreign destinations in hotel bookings rose by three percentage points to 19%, but there was no significant growth in international tour sales. — novaya_eu
- Additional factors include general economic conditions, including increased taxes. — novaya_eu
- The decline in interest in domestic travel is attributed to the Middle East crisis preventing international destinations from compensating for the drop. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Number of closed tour agencies in Russia has increased by 50 percent — Новая газета Европа
- Number of liquidated tour firms has increased by 1.5 times — Коммерсантъ