Crimea to receive 2,5 bln rubles to support tourism industry
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Crimea, suffering a shortage of tourists the second year in a row, will receive an additional package of assistance from the state. 2.5 bln rubles will be allocated for payments to employees of the Crimean tourism industry.
The Crimean tourism industry will receive support in the amount of 2.5 bln rubles.
"The head of state [Vladimir Putin] instructed to support the industry. In order to preserve the tourism potential of Crimea and Sevastopol, the government will allocate over 2.5 bln rubles. These funds are provided for a lump sum payment to employees of more than 3,500 companies,”
- Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said.
In the middle of summer, hotels in Crimea are over 50% occupied, and the 2022 season was also unsuccessful. Amid logistical difficulties, Russians reluctantly go on vacation to Crimea, despite hotel discounts.