Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in September 2016 totaled 1,091.2 thousand, an 11.5% increase compared to September 2015. Of these, 75.1% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 24.9% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding foreign tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 76.1% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 87.8% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in September 2016 totaled 2,580.6 thousand, up 10.1% compared to September 2015. Of these, 80.2% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 19.8% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.
Regarding overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 74.6% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 87% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in September 2016 was 2.5 days for Romanian tourists and 1.9 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation capacity during the analyzed period was 34.4% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 3.1% compared to September 2015. Higher occupancy rates in September 2016 were recorded in hotels (43.6%), bungalows (41%), tourist villas (27.1%), hostels (22.4%), and tourist guesthouses (22.0%).
Foreign visitor arrivals to Romania, recorded at border points, were 938.9 thousand in September, up 9.6% compared to the same period in 2015. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 92.1%.
Of the total foreign visitor arrivals in Romania, 52.5% come from European Union states. Among European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria (29.4%), Hungary (25.2%), Germany (9.5%), Italy (7.2%), Poland (5.7%), and France (3.5%).
Romanian visitor departures abroad, recorded at border points, were 1,591.6 thousand in September 2016, an increase of 50.6% compared to September 2015. Road transport was the most used for departures abroad, representing 66.5% of the total number of departures.
Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in the period 1.01‐30.09.2016 totaled 8,557.5 thousand, up 11% compared to the period January – September 2015. Of these, 77.4% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 22.6% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding foreign tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 75% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 85.6% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in the period January – September 2016 totaled 20,251.2 thousand, an 8.9% increase compared to the same period of the previous year. Of these, 81.3% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 18.7% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.
Regarding overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 73.1% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 83.7% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay during the analyzed period was 2.5 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation capacity was 31.9% for total tourist accommodation structures, up 2.2% compared to the period January – September 2015. Higher occupancy rates in the period 1.01‐30.09.2016 were recorded in hotels (40.2%), accommodation on ships (26.1%), tourist villas (25.6%), bungalows (24.6%), and tourist cabins (23.7%).
The most arrivals of foreign tourists staying in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions came from Germany (222.5 thousand), Israel (193.9 thousand), Italy (176.8 thousand), Hungary (114.2 thousand), and France (113.1 thousand).
Foreign visitor arrivals to Romania, recorded at border points, were 7,931 thousand in the period January – September 2016, up 10.1% compared to the same period in 2015.
The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 93%. Of the total foreign visitor arrivals in Romania, 53.9% come from European Union states. Among European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary (28.5%), Bulgaria (27%), Germany (8.7%), Italy (7.4%), Poland (5.7%), and France (3.7%).
Romanian visitor departures abroad, recorded at border points, were 12,551 thousand in the analyzed period, up 22.8% compared to the same period in 2015.
Road transport was the most used for departures abroad, representing 69.7% of the total number of departures.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in September 2016?
Arrivals in tourist reception structures increased by 11.5% compared to September 2015, reaching a total of 1,091.2 thousand.
Which countries provided the most foreign tourists to Romania?
In the first nine months of 2016, the highest number of foreign tourists came from Germany, Israel, Italy, Hungary, and France.
Which type of accommodation had the highest occupancy rate?
Hotels recorded the highest net occupancy rate of accommodation capacity, at 43.6% in September 2016.