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"We can not rob tourists because we do not control the situation with the partners, so we have to cancel the bookings," said the chef and co-founder of "Natalie Tours," Vladimir Vorobiov, in statements to the radio station "Echo of Moscow".
The Chairman of the Association of Russian Tourists (ATR), Maya Lomidze, confirmed to Efe that several partners of the operator abroad have informed in recent days that they would not accommodate tourists from "Natalie Tours."
"At least, the situation affects Spain, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Cyprus and Cuba," Lomidze said. "
" Natalie Tours "closed 2017 as the third operator with more Schengen tourist visas processed by the Consulate General of Spain in Moscow, informed of consular sources Efe.
The Russian company processed a total of 16,099 visas, surpbaded only by "Biblio Globus", with 16,876 visas, and Anex Tour, with 38,278
The storm around the company was triggered last Friday, when "Natalie Tours" announced the cancellation of all its charter flights to Barcelona, Rimini, Catania, Naples, Antalya and Heraklion, with the argument of its low profitability
Vorobiov informed on Facebook of the suspension of cooperation with his Spanish partner W2Meet and announced the l 39 cancellation of reservations to Spain.
He also asked "understanding and patience" to the travel agencies that work with the She promised her customers that the company would do everything possible for them relocate with other operators or return the money.
Sources from the Spanish Embbady in Moscow told Efe that they were closely following the situation and expressing their opinion. the confidence that the Russian operator will fulfill its commitments.
"Natalie Tours", which was until recently a leader of Russian tourism in Spain, lost this position over the last three years bone, as confirmed by Efe at both Lomidze and the Spanish Consulate.
"He no longer leads the Spanish market, and he has ceased to be one of the top ten Russian operators, and is no longer one of the big ones. owes a lot of money to its partners, "explains Lomidze.
Founded in 1992, "Natalie Tours" – one of the oldest companies in the industry that has so far weathered all storms – was unable to overcome the 2014 crisis. The collapse of the ruble and oil and the sanctions of the West have plunged Russia into a long recession. Window EFE
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