Arrivals and overnight stays in Romanian tourist accommodation structures increased in the first two months of this year

Arrivals recorded in tourist accommodation structures in February 2017 totaled 679.1 thousand, an increase of 7.7% compared to February 2016. Of these, 80% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 20% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.

Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe—77.2% of total foreign tourists—and of these, 84.6% were from European Union countries.

Overnight stays recorded in tourist accommodation structures in February 2017 totaled 1,300.8 thousand, an increase of 4.3% compared to February 2016. Of these, 80.1% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 19.9% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.

Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe—77.3% of total foreign tourists—and of these, 83.9% were from European Union countries.

The average length of stay in February 2017 was 1.9 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists.

The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in February 2017 was 22.8% across total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 0.1% compared to February 2016.

Higher occupancy rates in February 2016 were recorded in hotels—28.6%, tourist villas—19.3%, tourist guesthouses—17.3%, hostels—16.7%, bungalows—14.6%, and tourist chalets—13.4%.

Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 679.6 thousand in February 2017, an increase of 23.3% compared to February 2016. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe—91.2%.

Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 55.9% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria—27.4%, Hungary—21.6%, Italy—10.6%, Germany—7.4%, the United Kingdom—5.2%, and France—4.9%.

Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 827.1 thousand in February 2017, a decrease of 14.6% compared to February 2016. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 83.4% of the total number of departures.

Arrivals recorded in tourist accommodation structures in the period January – February 2017 totaled 1,338 thousand, an increase of 10.4% compared to the same period in 2016. Of these, 79.7% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 20.3% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.

Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe—76.6% of total foreign tourists—and of these, 81.3% were from European Union countries.

Overnight stays recorded in tourist accommodation structures in the period January – February 2017 totaled 2,543.1 thousand, an increase of 6.3% compared to the same period in 2016. Of these, 79.3% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 20.7% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.

Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe—77.1% of total foreign tourists—and of these, 78.5% were from European Union countries.

The average length of stay in the period January – February was 1.9 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists.

The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in the analyzed period was 21.4% across total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 0.2% compared to the same period in 2016.

Higher occupancy rates in the period January – February 2017 were recorded in hotels—26.8%, tourist villas—18.6%, tourist guesthouses—16.2%, and hostels—15%.

The most arrivals of foreign tourists staying in tourist accommodation structures with accommodation functions came from Germany—29.9 thousand, Italy—29.7 thousand, Israel—27.4 thousand, France and the United Kingdom—18.1 thousand each.

Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 1,338.9 thousand in the period January – February 2017, an increase of 22.5% compared to the same period in 2016.

The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe—91.4%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 54.0% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria—28.3%, Hungary—21.8%, Italy—10.5%, Germany—7.3%, France—4.9%, and Poland—4.7%.

Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 1,829.2 thousand in the period January – February, a decrease of 14.7% compared to the same period in 2016.

Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 83.4% of the total number of departures.
Source: Economica

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the growth rate of tourist arrivals in Romania in early 2017?

Tourist arrivals in accommodation structures increased by 10.4% during the January–February 2017 period compared to the same period in 2016.

Which foreign countries accounted for the most tourists in Romania?

The highest number of foreign tourists staying in accommodation structures came from Germany (29,900), Italy (29,700), and Israel (27,400).

How did the number of Romanians traveling abroad change?

Departures of Romanian visitors abroad decreased by 14.7% in the first two months of 2017 compared to the same period in the previous year.