Kazan received 120 thousand tourists during the FINA World Cup
Photo by Denis Gordijko
(Kazan City
KZN.RU, August 9). 120 thousand tourists visited Kazan during FINA World
Cup. Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin told this
to TASS.
"We
set the high bar – to receive 100 thousand tourists together with the Masters
competition. To date, we have received 120 thousand tourists, and with
the Masters we expect a figure of 150-170 thousand, - said I. Metshin. - That
is, we have exceeded our excessive plans. Hotel occupancy was about 90-95%. Several
teams and tourists have been very capricious, but our hoteliers have coped with
everything and showed Russian hospitality. Some even worked at a loss, but
fulfilled all wishes".
Ilsur
Metshin also noted that all the guests and the leadership of the International
Swimming Federation (FINA) give the highest score to the level of organization
of the World Cup. "The government has fulfilled a great job, we
will sum up the results later. But we are happy with the work that has been
carried out. FINA management,
competitors and visitors give highest rating to the organization, "- said
the Mayor of Kazan.