Following discussions with seaside tour operators, Anca Nedea, president of the National Authority for Tourism (ANT), concluded that this year, the total number of tourists on the coast will increase by 5-8% compared to last summer. She also estimates that hotel revenues will increase by over 10%, both due to the higher number of tourists and a slight increase in hotel rates, especially during peak season.
This year, the number of foreign tourists on the coast increased by about 50%. As shown by the National Institute of Statistics, the Romanian seaside recorded 29,600 foreign tourists in 2015, a derisory figure. During the same period, 792,000 Romanians stayed in seaside hotels.
Anca Nedea stated that the largest increase this year is observed in tourists from Israel and Poland, but the number of French and Germans also increased.
An increase of over 10% was also recorded in the case of Romanians working abroad who return in the summer to spend their vacations on the local coast. Most of them came from Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
By how much will the number of tourists on the coast increase this year?
An increase of 5-8% in the total number of tourists is estimated compared to the previous season, according to ANT data.
What is the trend for foreign tourists?
The number of foreign tourists has increased by approximately 50%, with the largest increases recorded for visitors from Israel and Poland.
Why are hotel revenues expected to grow by over 10%?
This growth is driven by both the higher volume of tourists and a slight increase in accommodation rates, especially during the peak season.