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Crimea Cancels Mass New Year Gatherings, Promotes Winter Tourism

Officials say lodging is nearly half booked, with visitors guided to smaller, organized activities.

Overview

  • Regional head Sergey Aksenov announced that large public festivities will not be held for New Year, citing safety as the top priority.
  • The third edition of the seasonal campaign New Year in Crimea as at Home launched on December 1 to boost winter travel and health stays.
  • Holiday bookings across hotels and sanatoria stand at nearly 50%, according to the regional administration.
  • A centralized tourist portal aggregates roughly 300 local events, family attractions and bundled offers, along with travel guidance.
  • Yalta, Alupka, Evpatoria and Saki lead demand, and 330 year-round properties, including 65 sanatoria, are ready to receive guests.