Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in June 2015 totaled 947.9 thousand, an increase of 17.3% compared to those in June 2014. Of these, 74.7% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 25.3% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 73.2% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 87.6% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in June 2015 totaled 2327.1 thousand, an increase of 15.3% compared to those in June 2014. Of these, 79.1% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions, and 20.9% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 69.2% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 86.7% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
The average length of stay in June of this year was 2.6 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in June was 29% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2.4% compared to June 2014. Higher occupancy rates in June 2015 were recorded in hotels – 36.5%, accommodation on ships – 28.2%, holiday villages – 22.2%, hostels – 21.9%, tourist villas and student and preschool camps – 18.7% each, and motels – 17.6%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 870 thousand in June, an increase of 4% compared to June 2014. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 91.3%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 52.2% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 31.4%, Bulgaria – 26.9%, Germany – 8.9%, Poland – 6.8%, Italy – 5.6%, and Austria – 3.3%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 1240.6 thousand in June, an increase of 18.9% compared to June 2014. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 80.3% of the total number of departures.
Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in the period January – June 2015 totaled 4024.8 thousand, an increase of 14.5% compared to those in the same period last year. Of these, 75.8% were Romanian tourists and 24.2% were foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 74.9% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 85% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in the period January – June 2015 totaled 8663 thousand, an increase of 14.3% compared to the same period last year. Of the total number of overnight stays, 77.7% were Romanian tourists and 22.3% were foreign tourists.
The largest share, regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, was held by those from Europe – 72.6% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 83.4% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
The average length of stay in the first six months of this year was 2.2 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places was 23.7% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2.3% compared to the first six months of 2014.
Higher occupancy rates were recorded in hotels – 29.8%, accommodation on ships – 28.2%, hostels – 16.9%, and tourist villas – 16.4%.
The most arrivals of foreign tourists staying in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions came from Germany – 111.6 thousand, Italy – 95.9 thousand, Israel – 88.8 thousand, France – 62.2 thousand, and the U.S.A. – 59.3 thousand.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 3934.6 thousand in the first six months of 2015, an increase of 10.1% compared to the similar period in 2014.
The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 92.8%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 58% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 32.8%, Bulgaria – 27.7%, Germany – 8.4%, Italy – 6.3%, Poland – 5.3%, and Austria – 3.4%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 6235.9 thousand in the period January – June 2015, an increase of 11.1% compared to the same period in 2014. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 77.7% of the total number of departures.
Source: Amos News
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth rate for tourist arrivals in Romania during the first half of 2015?
Tourist arrivals in reception structures increased by 14.5% compared to the same period in 2014, totaling over 4 million visitors.
Which foreign countries contributed the most tourists to Romania?
The highest number of foreign tourists came from Germany (111.6 thousand), followed by Italy, Israel, France, and the United States.
What was the average occupancy rate for accommodation in Romania?
In the first six months of 2015, the net occupancy rate was 23.7%, with hotels recording the highest usage at 29.8%.