Russian Hoteliers Brace for Consequences From Ukraine Crisis on Industry's Recovery
Moscow, St. Petersburg Hotel Rates Have Steadily Increased, but Rest of 2022 Uncertain
The Russian hospitality industry experienced an exceptional rebound in 2021, but rising geopolitical risks make an anticipated return of foreign tourists questionable and prospects for 2022 very vague.
The Russian hospitality industry experienced an exceptional rebound in 2021, but rising geopolitical risks make an anticipated return of foreign tourists questionable and prospects for 2022 very vague.
Hoteliers in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia’s two largest cities, said they were more than satisfied with 2021 operational performance. Mounting geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the West's responding sanctions on Russia could undermine the further growth in the Russian hospitality industry.
Lada Samodumskaya, general manager of Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow, said last year's operational results exceeded original expectations. But it's difficult to predict what will happen this year.