Yerevan among top New Year destinations for Russian tourists

Yerevan was one of the most popular destinations for Russian tourists during the New Year holidays, according to data from the travel service OneTwoTrip cited by Russia’s TASS news agency.

Domestic travel dominated holiday bookings, with Moscow ranking first. The Russian capital accounted for 20.4% of all New Year reservations. It was followed by St Petersburg with 16.1%, Kazan at 4.4% and Adler at 4%.

Among international destinations, Istanbul topped the list, attracting 8.6% of bookings. Dubai followed with 3.9%, Minsk with 3.8%, Yerevan with 2.7% and Paris with 2.5%.

The data indicate a rise in outbound travel this year, with trips abroad making up 35% of all New Year holiday bookings, an increase compared with previous years.

Panorama.am has released footage showing New Year decorations and festivities in Yerevan.