Northern Greece, particularly Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki
Northern Greece, particularly Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki, suffered the most from the lack of Russian tourists, according to RIA Novosti at the Institute for Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (INSETE).
Consensus
- Northern Greece, especially Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki, suffered the most from the absence of Russian tourists.
- Russian tourists in Northern Greece had a higher average spending per person compared to tourists from other countries.
- The loss of Russian tourists was partially compensated by visitors from Europe and from the US, Canada, and Australia.
Points of divergence
- The Institute for Tourism Enterprises (INSETE) reported that Northern Greece, including Thessaloniki and Chalkidiki region, was most affected by the absence of Russian tourists. — vesti
- Northern Ossetia became one of the most popular regions for domestic tourism in Russia due to authentic nature and ancient towers. — vm
- Russian tourists are increasingly avoiding Turkey in favor of new international destinations with less crowded resorts, unique routes, or better price-quality ratios. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Country Most Affected by Loss of Russian Tourists Identified — Вести
- INSETE: Northern Greece suffered most from the absence of Russian tourists — Вечерняя Москва