KYIV. UkraineGate , 10 , June , 2022 | Society.
Due to the lack of foreign tourists and financial problems, Ukrainian sanatoriums in Western Ukraine are almost empty or completely closed.
Domestic tourism
“During the war in the country is not for tourism, its activities are reduced to very low rates. For example, sanatoriums in Truskavets or Skhidnytsia are currently either completely closed or minimally filled, because people do not have the means to rest and be treated. And foreign tourists will not come here because there is a war in Ukraine, “Tsaruk said.
He also added that at the beginning of the summer, Ukrainians began to go on weekends, not far from their place of residence. In addition, there is little demand for day trips, and many guides offer their services. For example, in Kiev there are offers of 3-4 hour excursions. Especially, according to the expert, this type of recreation is popular on Saturdays and Sundays.
Travel abroad
As for foreign tourism, the demand for holidays by the sea has increased among Ukrainians in the last few weeks. The president of the Ukrainian association of travel agencies Anton Rudych told about it in the comment to the journalist of UNN .
“In the last few weeks, there has been a demand for vacations both among those who are currently in Ukraine and among those who have gone abroad. Of course, driving is not very convenient, but it is possible. Visit, as usual, beach countries: Turkey, Egypt. The directions have hardly changed, but the place where you have to leave and depart has changed. From the territory of Ukraine they go to Poland, there is also a trip to Chisinau, these are the two most popular destinations, “Rudych said.
Children’s rest
Despite the war, children’s tourism remains relevant, as Volodymyr Tsaruk noted.
“Children’s camps are opening in Ukraine. Primarily in those regions where it is relatively safe. These are Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk regions, Lviv region, and its part near the Carpathians. Tour operators or children’s recreation organizers are looking for suitable places where there are safe shelters or shelters to hide children in case of air alarm. Because parents now have such a requirement. And before sending children to such institutions, they ask and ask for photos to make sure there is a place to hide the children, “Tsaruk said.
In addition, children’s tours abroad to the sea have resumed, as sea recreation is not available in Ukraine this summer.
“Tour operators have arranged trips by bus. In particular, we are talking about such countries as Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro. Children’s groups go there. The peculiarity of these groups is that in some camps there is an opportunity for parents to go. For example, mom. It means that there is also a room for parents. However, separate from the children, because it is still a children’s camp, “Tsaruk said.
Addition
This year the holiday season in Odessa is under threat due to mines at sea and on beaches.
Source: Ukrgate
