The authorities in the Crimean Peninsula, annexed last year by Russia, estimate that they will obtain up to $2 billion this year from tourism activities, with most visitors expected to arrive from Russia.
Crimea’s Tourism Minister, Yelena Yurchenko, stated that 4.3 million tourists are expected to arrive in Crimea this year, most of them from Russia.
Before the annexation to Russia, Crimea was visited annually by about 6 million tourists, mostly from Ukraine, according to data from Russia’s tourism regulatory agency.
To facilitate access to the peninsula, the Moscow government intends to build a bridge between Russia and Crimea, a project that will be completed in 2018 and whose value is estimated at several billion dollars.
Source: Mediafax
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tourists are expected in Crimea this year?
Authorities estimate the arrival of approximately 4.3 million tourists, most of whom are expected to come from Russia.
What is the estimated tourism revenue for Crimea?
Tourism activities are estimated to generate revenues of up to $2 billion this year.
How does Russia plan to facilitate access to Crimea?
The Moscow government intends to build a bridge connecting Russia to Crimea, a project estimated to cost several billion dollars and scheduled for completion in 2018.