Ahead - May holidays, and there and summer is just around the corner - time for summer vacations. Where to relax? Is there a fashion for travel directions? How to relax themselves owners of tourist business?
With these questions we addressed to Vladimir Vorobiev, president of travel agency "Natali Tours».

Vladimir B. tell us about the main trends of the season began. What will be in vogue this summer?

The main trend - the growing popularity of European destinations. This is due to the growing prosperity of Russian citizens and the desire to obtain a high level of service. European holiday destinations associated with quality, with an opportunity to get acquainted with interesting monuments, c exquisite shopping, wonderful gastronomy. That is now becoming a prestigious holiday and join their children to rest in a "European style". And not only in Moscow - indeed, in many cities across the country opened good restaurants, entertainment venues are being built, well-being of the population is growing and people have the desire to see and "try on" over the European standards of living and recreation.
So this year we have developed many programs with the emission from the regions in Spain, Cyprus and Italy. Direct flights will enable the residents of these cities to get a higher level of service - no need to transplant. For example, in Cyprus this year we will fly charter flights from Chelyabinsk, Samara, Perm, and this in addition to those cities where flights have already been. Before the word "region" and "charter" was associated mainly with Turkey, today more and more - with the rest of Europe.

«Natalie Tours has successfully completed in 2006. What are the trends related to expectations this year?

We have serious plans for Cyprus. We decided to strengthen its position, has concluded a number of unique contracts, in particular, the exclusive right to sell the most elegant, most adoptees under the Russian market hotels of the "Atlantic". In addition, the airline Transaero, along with Natalie Tours this year for the first time in their practice set to Cyprus and comfortable Boeing 747. Transaero charter flights, especially on a good western technology, are generally considered a tourist on a qualitative level, with regular flights.
Also we are very pleased with sales of cruise tours. Natalie Tours has expanded this year range: we currently offer and the Western Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia, and Europe - as a low cost cruises and premium class. Bought up all along: in particular, is due to the fact that the first time we offer programs from Peter.

«Natalie Tours, of course, the leader of the Spanish direction. This year's plan to dispatch more tourists?

This is the most popular European direction. It has always been a certain lack of seats. Especially now, when Europe is on the rise. We expect that this season will repeat the record of 2001, when the 2-3 weeks before departure to buy something decent level in Spain, it was impossible. Already last year showed that demand far exceeds the capabilities of operators. Nevertheless, we managed to increase quotas for the Russian market by about 30% - we expect this growth and have no doubt that all these places will be filled.

What will change in the Italian market?

Italy - a year-round direction. It only changes the vector. Winter - is "ekskursionka, city, age audience and students who choose low cost structure. Option for more affluent audience - romantic weekends in Rome or shopping in Milan. Several years ago, range in winter and summer was the same, and often the existence of the sea there is very few people remembered. Of course, there were trips to Ischia, Sicily, on the Adriatic coast, but in small amounts. Situation seriously changed 4 years ago with the arrival of Natalie Tours "on the Italian line. We set out to change a little "brand" of this country. Italy, on "Natalie Tours" - a beach area, and everything else - Venice, Florence, San Marino, Catania, Palermo and other cities - it's chic opportunities for sightseeing during the rest of the sea.

Will "Natalie Tours" to develop new directions?

Next year we plan to start selling tours to Greece. The Greek market is fragmented, there are no strong leaders who would supervise a serious interest. We are thoroughly prepared: it will be necessary to form a product-oriented Russians to invest their money, fine-tune the technology works - most importantly, give the market a new product.

Are there any areas, outsiders?

Every year one or another direction falls into the category of outsiders. Last year, for example, despite the large quantities clear outsider was Turkey. Unlike other areas in this country has seen a fall in demand. However, the feeling that Turkey has to catch up. Recession dynamics led to the fact that hotels are more accommodating, offering more interesting tseny.V We currently have a 20-fold increase in sales compared to what it was last year. Still, Turkey - a unique segment of quality family holiday at reasonable prices.

That is, each area has "a tourist»?

; of course! Tourist Turkish, Spanish tourist and an Italian tourist is different from each other. In Turkey, large family clans go with the kids young age, so even this could be a few families - a company of 10-15 people.
Then the children grow up, and when they become 5-6 years, parents begin to worry: the sea - well, all inclusive - well, water parks - good, but still a good idea to show Europe, and to Disneyland or go to Port Aventura. Usually travel a narrow family circle, rather than big companies. This is Spain, Cyprus.
Heirs get older, they age 14, and then parents realize that it is necessary to acquaint them with Rome, Venice, Florence. And so to Italy, sent my mother grew up with my daughter or son, or young adults of 18 years, starting to travel independently.
Although there is another Italy. A small part of Sicily, which is called Cefalu - Palermo place under a very warm sea, with nice sandy beaches. It becomes a place for good make families with children.

I think our readers will be interested to know where the president is resting, "Natalie Tours". What should be the perfect vacation for you?

perfect holiday - is a quality hotel, not very large, with spacious rooms. On the territory of the hotel should be some good small towns where you can dine, preferably without leaving the pool or beach. Be sure to within reach (a maximum of 30-40 minutes by taxi) had some nice resort place with good French and Italian restaurants.
And you can find such places in different corners of the globe. I'm deliciously rested on the island of Bali. In Italy, Villa Sant Andrea Taormina-luxury hotel on the beach. In the morning - a light Italian breakfast, swimming in the refreshing sea. Near - the center of Taormina, a small Italian restaurant on the roofs of houses and a gorgeous view of the bay on which the floating cruise yacht. Shops, old streets ... The town of Taormina is not very well known in Russia. There are places on Crete. I hope they will soon see if the business interests allow. I planned a vacation during the May holidays on the island, combining it with certain commercial interests, because Crete - this is our new direction.

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