Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and Croatia are the most popular destinations abroad for Russian tourists during the “velvet tourist season”, as the two months of September-October are known in Russia. This is according to a study by Russia’s largest insurance company Rosgosstrakh, published by the state news agency TASS.
The analysis of customers’ preferences was based on travel insurance contracts, purchased so far for September – October 2021 that show Greece as the most popular of all countries with 15.5% of the total number of travel insurance policies. They are followed by Turkey (10.4%), Cyprus (5.6%), Croatia (4.4%) and Italy (3.2%). Rare but existing travel destinations are Morocco, Saudi Arabia, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and China.
“Although the pandemic still prevents our customers from actively traveling in the world, travel abroad, which requires insurance coverage abroad, is still quite popular in the velvet season,” said Dmitry Litovchenko, head of management. digital entrepreneurship of the Russian insurance giant, commenting on the research data.
Rosgosstrakh is a member of the Otkritie Bank Group, has more than 1,600 offices in Russia and employs about 50,000 employees and insurance agents.
στο Google News και μάθετε πρώτοι όλες τις ειδήσειςLatest News
ELSTAT: Overnight Stays in Greece Up in Feb.
The provisional monthly data revealed that arrivals at tourist accommodations amounted to 773,104 and overnight stays were 1,677,685
Electric Energy: Greece’s New Sustainable Export
Moreover, a surplus of generated electricity cannot be fully absorbed by domestic grids and this excess power finds eager buyers in the form of companies entering into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), willing to pay a premium for clean energy
IOBE Revises Greek GDP Growth Downward, to 2.1% For 2024
Annual inflation is expected to reach 3%, up from the previous forecast of 2.8%
Last Sections of 136km E65 Highway Inaugurated on Tues.
Athens to Karditsa drive time is expected to drop to two and a half hours (under normal conditions), and some three hours from Athens to Trikala
Reuters: Greece to Repay More Bailout Loans Ahead of Maturity in 2023
The country has relied solely on international markets for its borrowing needs since a third institutional bailout ended in 2018
Ag Min. Avgenakis: Greece-China Cooperation in Research, Education in Agri-Food Sector
Greek minister tours cutting-edge hydroponics and robotics facilities at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Beijing
Mini Holiday Season in Greece for Upcoming Orthodox Easter
Occupancy rates reach up to 90% domestically for accommodations open ahead of peak summer season
Greek PM Mitsotakis Says Fight Against Inflation Ongoing
The Premier made statement during a visit an an open vegetable market
Unpaid Taxes in Greece Reach 1.539bln Euros
As the figures revealed the number of debtors totaled 3,878,712 individuals and legal entities.
ELSTAT: Greek Primary Surplus Reaches 1.9% of GDP in 2023
Greek debt saw a slight dip to 356.7 billion euros by the end of 2023, down from 356.8 billion euros a year prior
