Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in September 2020 totaled 794.5 thousand, a decrease of 39.5% compared to those in September 2019. Of these, 95.9% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists, and 4.1% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 86.3% of total foreign tourists, the vast majority being from countries belonging to the European Union.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in September 2020 totaled 1,912 thousand, a decrease of 36.9% compared to those in September 2019. Of these, 96.2% were overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 3.8% were foreign tourists.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 85.1% of total foreign tourists, the vast majority being from countries belonging to the European Union.
The average length of stay in September 2020 was 2.4 days for Romanian tourists and 2.2 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in September 2020 was 26.3% across all tourist accommodation structures, a decrease of 11.4% compared to September 2019.
Higher occupancy rates in September 2020 were recorded in hotels (30.4%), bungalows (29%), tourist stops (26.5%), ship accommodation (25.6%), tourist villas (25.1%), tourist chalets (23.3%), holiday villages (21.5%), and agritourism guesthouses (20.1%).
Foreign visitor arrivals to Romania, recorded at border points, were 399.5 thousand in September 2020, a decrease of 66.2% compared to September 2019. Road and air transport were the most used for arrivals from abroad, representing 84.8% and 12.2% of the total number of arrivals, respectively.
Romanian visitor departures abroad, recorded at border points, were in the month of
September 2020, 895 thousand, a decrease of 60.1% compared to September 2019. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 68% and 31.6% of the total number of departures, respectively.
Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in the period January – September 2020 totaled 5,161.8 thousand, a decrease of 50.6% compared to the same period in 2019. Of these, 92.4% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 7.6% foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 77.8% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 74.3% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in the first nine months of this year totaled 12,075.4 thousand, a decrease of 49.5% compared to those in the same period in 2019. Of these, 92.9% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 7.1% 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 – 76.4% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 73.5% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
The average length of stay in the period January – September 2020 was 2.4 days for Romanian tourists and 2.2 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in the analyzed period was 25.9% across all tourist accommodation structures, a decrease of 9.5% compared to the similar period in 2019.
Higher occupancy rates in the period January – September 2020 were recorded in bungalows (32.8%), hotels (30.1%), ship accommodation (29.3%), tourist chalets (25.3%), campsites (24.7%), tourist villas (24.4%), tourist stops (20.2%), agritourism guesthouses (19.1%), and hostels (18.7%).
Foreign visitor arrivals to Romania, recorded at border points, were 4,109 thousand in the period January – September 2020, a decrease of 59% compared to the same period last year. Road and air transport were the most used for foreign visitor arrivals to Romania, representing 81.6% and 15.8% of the total number of arrivals, respectively.
Romanian visitor departures abroad, recorded at border points, were 7,872.9 thousand in the period January – September 2020, a decrease of 57.3% compared to the period January – September 2019. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 69.6% and 29.8% of the total number of departures, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
By how much did tourist arrivals decrease in September 2020?Arrivals in tourist reception structures decreased by 39.5% compared to September 2019, totaling 794.5 thousand.
What was the average length of stay for foreign tourists?In September 2020, the average length of stay for foreign tourists was 2.2 days.
Which transport method was most used for departures abroad?Road transport was the most used, accounting for 68% of total Romanian departures abroad in September 2020.