Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in April 2020 totaled 16.9 thousand, a 98.1% decrease compared to April 2019. Of these, 91.7% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists, and 8.3% were foreign tourists.
Regarding foreign tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe (71.4% of total foreign tourists), and of these, 50% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in April 2020 totaled 45.2 thousand, a 97.4% decrease compared to April 2019. Of these, 88.3% were overnight stays of Romanian tourists, and 11.7% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.
Regarding foreign tourist overnight stays in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe (34% of total foreign tourists), and of these, 66.7% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in April 2020 was 2.6 days for Romanian tourists and 3.9 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate in April 2020 was 8.3% for total tourist accommodation structures, a 19.5% decrease compared to April 2019. Higher occupancy rates in April 2020 were recorded in hostels (15.6%), motels (14.7%), tourist villas (12.5%), tourist guesthouses (10.7%), agritourism guesthouses (9.5%), and hotels (6.9%).
Foreign visitor arrivals to Romania, recorded at border points, were 144.3 thousand in April 2020, an 83.3% decrease compared to April 2019. Road and sea transport were the most used for arrivals from abroad, representing 93.3% and 4.9% of the total number of arrivals, respectively.
Romanian visitor departures abroad, recorded at border points, were 141.3 thousand in April 2020, a 91.8% decrease compared to April 2019. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 77.1% and 21.5% of the total number of departures, respectively.
Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in the January – April period totaled 1,779.7 thousand, a 44.4% decrease compared to the same period in 2019. Of the total arrivals, Romanian tourists represented 84%, while foreign tourists represented 16%.
Regarding foreign tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe (74.2% of total foreign tourists), and of these, 71.7% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in the first four months of 2020 totaled 3,509 thousand, a 43.9% decrease compared to the same period last year. Of the total overnight stays, Romanian tourists represented 82.5%, while foreign tourists represented 17.5%.
Regarding foreign tourist overnight stays in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe (72.7% of total foreign tourists), and of these, 70.3% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the analyzed period was 1.9 days for Romanian tourists and 2.2 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate was 22% for total tourist accommodation structures, a 3.4% decrease compared to the January – April 2019 period.
Higher occupancy rates were recorded in hotels (26.9%), hostels (18.2%), tourist villas (18%), bungalows (16.5%), and tourist guesthouses (16.4%).
Foreign visitor arrivals to Romania, recorded at border points, were 2,119.3 thousand in the January – April 2020 period, a 31.4% decrease compared to the same period last year. Road and air transport were the most used for foreign visitor arrivals to Romania, representing 77.7% and 19.9% of the total number of arrivals, respectively.
Romanian visitor departures abroad, recorded at border points, were 4,165.9 thousand, a 33.4% decrease compared to the same period in 2019. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 67.6% and 31.7% of the total number of departures, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did tourism arrivals decrease in April 2020?Arrivals dropped by 98.1% compared to April 2019, totaling only 16.9 thousand people.
What was the average length of stay for foreign tourists?In April 2020, foreign tourists stayed for an average of 3.9 days, compared to 2.6 days for Romanians.
Which accommodation types had the highest occupancy rates?Hostels (15.6%) and motels (14.7%) recorded the highest occupancy rates during this period.