10 June 2025 | 13:15–14:30Moscow, VDNH, Pavilion 55, Conference hall 2
Independent Tourism: A Development Trend Benefiting the Whole Country
Each journey you take is a personal story of discoveries and new experiences. In this regard, more and more travellers are eschewing package deals for independent trips that are well-thought-out and tailored to a tourist’s individual needs. What are some of the differences in preferences between different generations? What role do travel aggregators play in promoting independent tourism? How does independent tourism influence the development of small towns, SMEs, and the creative economy? What trends are emerging in independent tourism?
Moderator
Bragin Alexander Director, "Association of Travel Aggregators" (ATAG)
Panellist
Vengin Alexey General Director, Profi Travel LLC
Kochetkova Darya CEO, Ostrovok.ru
Mal'tsev Denis Deputy Head of the Promotion and Marketing Department, Murmansk Region Tourism Committee
Mikheikina Natalia Director of RUSSPASS Division, Autonomous Nonprofit Organization «Project Office for the Development of Tourism and Hospitality in Moscow»
Sivets Igor Board member Tutu.ru
Smelov Pavel General Director, Center for Strategic Research Foundation
Shamis Evgenia Founder, RuGeneration Research Center; Author of a trilogy and a board game about generations