Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in April 2017 totaled 808.7 thousand, an
increase of 11.5% compared to those in April 2016. Of these, 74.8% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 25.2% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 74.8% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 86.4% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in April 2017 totaled 1587.8
thousand, an increase of 7.9% compared to those in April 2016. Of these, 74.9% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 25.1% 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 – 73.3% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 85.9% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in April 2017 was 2 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in April 2017 was 25.1% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 0.8% compared to April 2016. Higher occupancy rates in April 2017 were recorded in hotels – 32%, inns – 28.5%, accommodation spaces on ships – 19.8%, hostels – 19.3%, tourist guesthouses – 17.8%, and tourist villas – 16.6%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 1028.9 thousand in April 2017, an increase of 34.7% compared to the same period last year. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 89.9%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 59.2% come from European Union states, and among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria – 25.1%, Hungary – 22.4%, Italy – 10.1%, Germany – 9.2%, France – 5.4%, and the United Kingdom – 5%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 1711.8 thousand in April 2017, an increase of 36% compared to April 2016. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 71.5% of the total number of departures.
Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in the period January – April 2017 totaled 2868.9 thousand, an increase of 11.1% compared to the same period of the previous year. Of these, 77.3% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 22.7% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 75.8% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 83.6% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in the period January – April 2017 totaled 5473.6 thousand, an increase of 7.3% compared to those in the same period of 2016. Of these, 77% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 23% 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 – 75.6% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 82.1% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the first four months of this year was 1.9 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in the analyzed period was 22.4% for total
tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 0.4% compared to the same period in 2016. Higher occupancy rates were recorded in hotels – 28.5%, accommodation spaces on ships – 19.8%, tourist villas – 17%, hostels – 16.5%, and tourist guesthouses – 16.3%.
The most arrivals of foreign tourists accommodated in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions came from Germany – 71.4 thousand, Italy – 67.2 thousand, Israel – 66.1 thousand, France – 41.7 thousand, and the United Kingdom – 41.5 thousand.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 3219.8 thousand in the period January – April 2017, an increase of 25.9% compared to the same period in 2016.
The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 90.7%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 56.3% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria – 27%, Hungary – 21.9%, Italy – 10.6%, Germany – 8.2%, France – 5%, and the United Kingdom – 4.8%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 5809.7 thousand in the analyzed period, an increase of 28.5% compared to the first four months of 2016.
Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 69.4% of the total number of departures.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in April 2017?
Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures increased by 11.5% compared to April 2016, reaching a total of 808.7 thousand.
Which countries sent the most foreign tourists in the first four months of 2017?
The highest number of foreign tourists came from Germany (71.4 thousand), Italy (67.2 thousand), Israel (66.1 thousand), France (41.7 thousand), and the United Kingdom (41.5 thousand).
What was the average length of stay for tourists during this period?
In April 2017, the average length of stay was 2 days, while for the first four months of the year, the average was 1.9 days.