ATOR Revises Outbound Tourist Flow Forecast to 8% Growth
Quick Look
- The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) has lowered its growth forecast for outbound tourist flow to 8% from an initial 15% due to weaker demand.
- Turkey, Egypt, and Thailand remain the most popular destinations.
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Why It Matters
The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) initially forecast a 15% growth in outbound tourist flow for the end of 2025. However, demand has weakened, leading to a revised forecast.
NOVOSIBIRSK, July 9. /TASS/. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) has revised its initial 15% forecast for outbound tourist flow due to weaker demand for foreign destinations. The association now expects growth of 8%, ATOR Executive Director Maya Lomidze told TASS.
"At the end of 2025, we forecast growth of about 15%. There were grounds for that because there were a lot of inquiries, and tourists were ready to book summer trips even as early as January 2026. But the situation changed sharply, and we are now talking about a cautious forecast of plus 8% compared with the 2025 season," Lomidze said.
According to the expert, Turkey, Egypt, and Thailand remain the most popular destinations among Russians. "Everything depends on how events develop in Middle Eastern countries, what happens to the exchange rate, what it will be in Russia, and, accordingly, on the purchasing power of our consumers," she said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Outbound Russian tourist flow will grow by 8% compared to the 2025 season.
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Open Questions
- What specific events in the Middle East are causing concern?
- What is the current and projected exchange rate for the Russian Ruble?
- What is the current purchasing power of Russian consumers?
