Association of Russian Tour Operators (ATOR) announces “last-minute tour” campaigns to Turkey
The Association of Russian Tour Operators (ATOR) has announced that the “last-minute tour” campaigns, which cost less, have reappeared with the increase in the number of trips to Turkey and the price reduction of hotels.
In the current situation, it was emphasized that discounts of up to 30 percent became available on Turkey tours. On the other hand, it was stated that the cost of last-minute tours corresponded to the prices offered in early booking promotions in spring.
According to Russian tour operators, there has been a serious decrease in the depth of booking for Turkish holidays this year as shared by ATOR. But the most popular hotels in Turkey were in high demand, so they should be booked in advance.
Following was also shared in the statement: “Tourists who want to wait for the best price book the tour closer to the departure date, at the same time, the intensity of demand for popular hotels continues. Also Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and the Maldives, previously preferred by Russians for beach holidays in winter, are in great demand as an alternative to Turkey.”
Tourism experts stressed that the demand for tours to Turkey was stable, there was currently no decline in sales, but most tourists saved money on travel by being interested in a better budget hotel option.
Another tour operator, active in Russia confirmed that sales of tours to Turkey had recovered rapidly after May, but Turkish hotels that noticed a decrease in occupancy, had started to reduce prices or offer special offers on certain dates.
