Sochi: Only the rates were too low

Wiesbaden. In a few days – starting February 7 until February 23 – all eyes will be on Sochi. The ambitious project of the Russians, which includes the transformation of the traditional summer health resort at the Black Sea into a year-round destination with the aid of the Winter Olympics, has provided for much discussion in advance, and not only among tourism experts. However, hospitality experts widely agree on the future of the location by now: Russian guests will continue to have the say in the matter. If hotels remain empty in future, their type of use could be altered. Eastern European experts about the old and new location for the Olympic Games.