According to the eSky travel agency, in 2019, the number of domestic bookings made by Romanian tourists increased by 55% compared to 2018. During the same period, the number of intercontinental bookings increased by 68% compared to 2018.
The number of tourists who insured their trip also increased in 2019 by 29% compared to 2018.
Most intercontinental bookings were made to destinations such as: the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, Jordan, China, Egypt, Thailand, and Japan.
Romanians’ favorite destinations in 2019 were, as in previous years, on the European continent: the United Kingdom with 23% of the total number of flight tickets purchased, followed by Italy (19.5%) in second place, Germany (13.5%), Spain (8%), France (6%), and Belgium (5%).
Among the preferred cities in 2019 was London, followed by Milan, Brussels, Rome, Paris, and Vienna.
The average price of a flight ticket in 2019 was 129 EUR, a decrease of 13 EUR compared to 2018 when it was 116 EUR.
Additionally, mobile traffic increased by 13.2%, and transactions made via mobile devices increased by 40% compared to 2018.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did domestic travel bookings grow for Romanians in 2019?
Domestic bookings made by Romanian tourists through eSky saw a significant increase of 55% in 2019 compared to the previous year.
What were the top European destinations for Romanian travelers?
The most popular European countries were the United Kingdom (23%), Italy (19.5%), and Germany (13.5%), with London being the top city choice.
How did mobile booking trends change in 2019?
Mobile usage for travel surged, with mobile traffic increasing by 13.2% and mobile transactions growing by 40% compared to 2018.