By the end of 2024, 6.5 million tourists are expected in Crimea

Of course, one of the most important factors for us is a stable information background. If the situation is stable, we expect to welcome about 6.5 million guests by the end of the year— quotes TASS minister.

He noted that in the first nine months of 2024, the tourist flow to the Republic of Crimea exceeded 5.2 million people, which is 20% higher than the level of the same period in 2023. About 65% of tourists arrived via the Crimean Bridge by car and bus, more than 24% by rail, and about 11% via Donbass and Novorossiya.

Earlier in an interview with TASS, the head of the republic Sergei Aksenov statedthat the resorts of Crimea have received more than 60 million tourists over 10 years as part of Russia, hundreds of accommodation facilities have been built and modernized. In 2023, Crimea was visited by 5.2 million tourists, which is 20% lower than the level of 2022. The reason was a number of logistical restrictions, in particular, closed air traffic with the Crimean Peninsula.

source: TASS