Russia to Create a Register of Trusted Travel Aggregators

Russia will begin creating a register of trusted travel aggregators in 2026. Roskachestvo, Rosakkreditatsiya and the Association of Travel Aggregators are developing the criteria for inclusion; the list is intended to identify services that meet established requirements.

Who is developing the criteria

Three organizations are jointly preparing a methodology for assessing aggregators: Roskachestvo, Rosakkreditatsiya and the Association of Travel Aggregators. This methodology will determine which online platforms can be included in the register. A detailed list of requirements is still being developed.

The register was announced at the World Quality Day forum during a session titled “Trusted Online Platforms: Development Priorities.” The initiative concerns travel aggregators — services through which users search for and book travel services.

Why the project concerns accommodation bookings

A significant share of travel accommodation bookings is made through aggregators. According to Roskachestvo, these services account for about 50% of bookings, with combined turnover reaching 440 billion rubles. These figures show the scale of the sector for which a separate assessment system is being prepared.

The register is intended to identify platforms that have passed an assessment under a common methodology. Its practical value to users will depend on the criteria adopted and how compliance with them is verified. Those rules are still being developed.

What is known about the timeline

Work on the project is expected to begin in 2026. The register was announced at the forum, but no specific launch date or application process for aggregators has been given. It is also unclear whether inclusion will be voluntary or mandatory.

Once the methodology is approved, it will become clearer what documents or processes platforms will need to provide for assessment. Until then, it is impossible to say which services will be included in the register or when users will be able to rely on it when choosing where to book.

What remains to be clarified

The key next step is for Roskachestvo, Rosakkreditatsiya and the Association of Travel Aggregators to develop the criteria. The content of these rules will determine what the status of a trusted platform means: which requirements are checked and how compliance is maintained after inclusion.

The timetable for publishing the methodology, the makeup of the register and the assessment procedure have not yet been determined. These details are expected to become clearer as the project is developed in 2026.