Discussion of summer season matters held within United Russia faction gathering, led by Viktor Teplyakov.
Krasnodar Krai, Russia, Prepares for Summer Tourism Season Recovery
In Krasnodar Krai, a popular tourist destination in Russia, the Legislative Assembly Deputy, Victor Teplyakov, recently participated in a meeting discussing the upcoming summer season. Led by Yuri Burlachko, the "United Russia" faction focused on the region's dynamic development in the tourism sector.
Krasnodar Krai attracted 20.1 million tourists in 2024, with a significant portion—10.5 million—arriving during the summer months. The region's sanatorium-resort complex has witnessed substantial growth, reflected in an increase in tourist flow, growing service volumes, and escalating tax revenues in the industry, with multibillion-dollar investments in tourism.
Despite the "closed sky" regime and the current global circumstances, Krasnodar Krai continues to draw tourists, with 9.6 million visiting during the off-season. Tax revenues amounted to 17.0 billion rubles, marking a 139.9% increase compared to the same period in 2023. However, environmental concerns along the coasts of Anapa and Temryuk District have raised concerns, as some beaches have been declared emergency zones due to oil product spills. Local authorities and Rospotrebnadzor are closely monitoring the situation to ensure tourist flow remains unaffected.
As an alternative, regional authorities are organizing an extensive event program to promote inland tourism. Victor Teplyakov anticipates that other resort zones in Krasnodar Krai will begin the summer season as planned, with optimistic forecasts of 11,000 accommodation facilities capable of accommodating over 630,000 people. As of now, over 64% of beds on the Black Sea coast and 38% on the Azov Sea coast are already booked for the high season of 2025. An estimated 600 beaches are planned to open during this period, offering access to over 730 tourist attractions and 291 excursion routes.
The regional parliament is actively engaged in creating a robust regulatory framework to strengthen and develop the sanatorium-resort and tourism industry further. Anti-crisis measures are being implemented to ensure a steady flow of tourists. For more updates on significant news, follow Telegram, VK, OK, and YouTube.
Enrichment Data References
The enrichment data indicates that Krasnodar Krai remains the leader in domestic tourism for the summer season of 2025, capturing roughly 39% of the overall demand in Russia. Within Krasnodar Krai, Sochi is the most sought-after resort, attracting approximately 60% of summer tours sold. The oil spill in Anapa has caused a decline in demand for summer trips and reduced tourist arrivals by 60-65% compared to the prior year. If reopened, Anapa's beaches could potentially increase overall summer tourism by 8%. While a general 10-15% drop in tour sales is anticipated across Russia for summer 2025, Krasnodar Krai may experience a recovery or slight growth if conditions improve. The exception to this trend is the Azov Sea coast, which is seeing strong growth, with bookings increasing between 20% and 100% across companies. The Krasnodar Krai tourism sector aims to achieve parity or slight growth relative to 2024, navigating environmental impacts and capitalizing on diversifying attractions and upgrades to facilities.
Travelers are drawn to Krasnodar Krai's vibrant lifestyle and natural beauty during the summer, making it a popular destination for domestic tourists. As part of their efforts to strengthen the tourism sector, regional authorities are organizing comprehensive event programs to promote inland tourism, with optimistic predictions of a successful summer season recovery.
