According to an analysis conducted by the Federation of Romanian Tourism Employers (FPTR), 99,000 tourists spent their May 1st mini-holiday in Romanian resorts, approximately 9% more than in 2014.
Dragos Raducan stated that, according to the data, receipts of approximately 35 million RON are estimated across all tourist destinations in the country just from food and entertainment, given that a Romanian spent on average the same amount as last year, namely 120 RON/day, excluding accommodation and breakfast.
To this amount is added over 20 million RON for accommodation and breakfast, leading to an estimate of total expenditures by Romanians who went on the May 1st mini-holiday in the country of 55 million RON.
Over 40,000 tourists chose rural destinations.
The number of those who spent the mini-holiday in a seaside resort was slightly higher than in 2014, reaching 25,000 people.
Mamaia resort was again the favorite among tourists this year, recording an occupancy rate of approximately 90% of the total prepared spots. The most requested accommodation structures were 3 and 4-star hotels.
This year, for May 1st, approximately 35,000 accommodation spots in classified structures were made available to tourists on the coast, out of a total of 83,941.
The southern coast had an occupancy rate of about 10%, and in many of the classified units open during this period, there was no demand for accommodation. A larger number of tourists arrived at units equipped with treatment facilities.
Alongside Mamaia, Vama Veche resort was also among the preferences of young people.
21,000 Romanians booked a holiday in one of the hotels in mountain resorts, where they spent approximately 3.4 million RON on accommodation alone.
Spa resorts were chosen by 12,000 Romanians, who were able to benefit from special treatment and relaxation programs.
The Danube Delta was not very attractive among Romanians for May 1st, being chosen by only 1,000 tourists, especially passionate fishermen and tourists looking for something unique.
Approximately 8,000 Romanians spent their May 1st mini-holiday abroad, 7% fewer than in 2014. The most requested destination remained Bulgaria this year as well, followed by Hungary, Greece, Spain, and Turkey.
Source: Wall-Street
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Romanians traveled domestically for the May 1st holiday?
Approximately 99,000 tourists spent their mini-holiday in Romanian resorts, representing a 9% increase compared to 2014.
What was the total estimated expenditure for this period?
Romanians spent a total of 55 million RON, with 35 million RON allocated to food and entertainment and 20 million RON to accommodation.
Which Romanian destinations were the most popular?
Rural areas were the top choice with 40,000 tourists, followed by the seaside (25,000) and mountain resorts (21,000).