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ROSTRAVEL Finland and Scandinavian niche tour operator ASCENT TRAVEL ski tour operator #1 in Russia

Ilya Kosterin Rostravel /Ascent Travel (Moscow) The current state of fishing tourism business from Russia to Finland and its future possibilities by Russian tour operators eyes. ROSTRAVEL Finland and Scandinavian niche tour operator ASCENT TRAVEL ski tour operator #1 in Russia

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ROSTRAVEL Finland and Scandinavian niche tour operator ASCENT TRAVEL ski tour operator #1 in Russia

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  1. IlyaKosterinRostravel/Ascent Travel (Moscow)The currentstateoffishingtourismbusinessfromRussiatoFinland and itsfuturepossibilitiesbyRussiantouroperatorseyes

  2. ROSTRAVEL Finland and Scandinavian niche tour operator ASCENT TRAVEL ski tour operator #1 in Russia Merged in August 2010 under the Swiss HOTELPLAN holding umbrella

  3. FishtourTour operator’s fishing projectsince 2003 • Fishing camps in Finland • Fishing advices and rules • Customer feedbacks • Trips suggestions • Articles about fishing in Finland • Price information

  4. Who our fishermen are coming to Finland from Russia • Keen fishermen • Families • Transit fishermen • Corporate groups

  5. Fishing tourism futurefrom Russia to Finland • Keen fishermen: Finland > Norway > Worldwide fishing • Fishing in Finland: • Fishing + Leisure • Family fishing vacation

  6. What are the most attracting things for the Russians in Finland? • Close Europe • Pure and clear nature, waters and forests • High quality of accommodation • Clear infrastructure • Wise fishing regulations

  7. Preferred method of fishing for Russians in Finland Good: • Spin fishing in lakes and the sea • Ice fishing Poor so far: • Fly fishing • Spear fishing

  8. Guiding or boat rental? • Guiding: • Good for the 1st day • But expensive (need max. 300-350 eur/5 h., 4 pax) • Rental boat • Good for other fishing days! • Need at least 16’/15hp + depth sounder • Need max. price 600 eur/week, fuel extra

  9. Tour operator’s commission • Direct customers booking increase • Low commission > higher sell rates • Work via tour operator means less unexpected questions from the fishermen Touroperator Fishing campor partner 20% 10-12% 5% Customer Sell Agent

  10. Easy booking • On-line availability and booking • Fast answers on requests • Clear and full information on web

  11. Meals and restaurants • Need for ready-to-pay customers (open daily) • Need for families (open daily) • Need for the corporate groups (on request) Perfect fishing camp is: • High quality accommodation • Guiding • Good boat rental • Equipment rental • Restaurant open daily in high season • Transfers

  12. What type of accommodation and service for each customer group?

  13. Want to increase sells?Listen to the tour operator! What Russian tour operators think could help to increase sells of fishing trips: • More full service and high standard cottage complexes in good fishing places • At least 15 hp boats rental for the self fishing • Good commission-base work with Russian tour operators • Web availability and booking, quick answers and all information availability.

  14. Have questions or ideas? from tour operator mow@fishtour.ru

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