The average level of expenses of foreign tourists in Ukraine in 2021 amounted to $929, while the average stay is 7-9 days. This is stated in the study of the State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine (DART).

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates, who left $2,220 in Ukraine, had the highest average expenses.. Citizens of Saudi Arabia and Oman spent $1500, Canada - $1250, USA - $1125.

" In terms of indicators such as tourist tax in the first 9 months of 2021, we saw an increase of 20% compared to 2019. This became possible as a result of the fact that new tourist markets have opened up for us - the UAE and Saudi Arabia,"

Over the entire last year, more than 4 million foreigners visited Ukraine, which is almost 26% higher than in 2020.

The main purpose of visits by foreigners last year was vacation, leisure and recreation (29.5%). 25.9% of respondents came on a business trip, 22.4% of respondents visited relatives and friends. 11.7% of foreigners came for treatment and rehabilitation, only 4% for shopping. Another 1.2% of travelers visited Ukraine in search of their own roots.

At the same time, 36.

5% of foreigners traveled in Ukraine with their families, 35.4% - alone, 21.8% of travelers - together with friends.. 5.1% and 1.2% of foreign tourists traveled with colleagues or as part of tourist groups, respectively.

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It was reported that WHO urged countries to lift restrictions on international travel. As hopes for a recovery in the tourism industry fade as new strains of COVID-19 emerge, and the new year could be even tougher for international tourism than 2020.