In February holidays resorts SCFO set records in attendance.

Mountain resorts «Arkhiz» (KCR), «Elbrus» (CBR) and «Vedichi» (Chechnya) visited from 23 to 26 February more than 65 thousand. people. This represents a 36 per cent increase over the same period last year. 
In addition, the tourist flow as a whole increased in February holidays compared to the New Year. «Arkhiz» was visited by 14 thousand people, while on New Year holidays - 10 thousand. The «Elbrus» exceeded the New Year indicator by 2 thousand (almost 7 thousand). On «Vedechi» rested 4.5 times more guests than last year. 
Recently, the Ministry of Economy said that all mountain resorts of the North Caucasus should be made all-season. The implementation of such a strategy will increase the tourist flow.

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