Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in April 2018 totaled 844.2 thousand, an increase of 4.4% compared to those in April 2017. Of these, Romanian tourist arrivals represented 74.8%, while foreign tourists represented 25.2%.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 73.6% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 85.2% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in April 2018 totaled 1,605.7 thousand, an increase of 1.1% compared to those in April 2017. Of these, Romanian tourist overnight stays represented 75.4%, while foreign tourist overnight stays represented 24.6%.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 72.9% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 85.4% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
The average length of stay in April was 1.9 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate in April 2018 was 24.8% across all tourist accommodation structures, a decrease of 0.3% compared to April 2017. Higher occupancy rates in April 2018 were recorded in hotels – 31.7%, hostels – 19.7%, accommodation on ships – 18.3%, tourist villas – 17.8%, and tourist pensions – 17.2%.
Foreign visitor arrivals in Romania, registered at border points, were 948.1 thousand in April 2018, a decrease of 7.9% compared to April 2017. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 90.5%. Of the total foreign visitor arrivals in Romania, 53.7% come from European Union states, and among the EU states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria – 25.3%, Hungary – 23.8%, Italy – 9.8%, Germany – 8%, France – 5.4%, Poland – 4.9%, and the United Kingdom – 4.5%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 1,713.8 thousand in April, an increase of 0.1% compared to April 2017. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 67.6% of the total number of departures.
Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in the period January – April 2018 totaled 3,033.8 thousand, an increase of 5.7% compared to the same period in 2017. Of these, Romanian tourist arrivals represented 77.1%, and foreign tourists represented 22.9%.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 74.1% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 83.6% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in the first four months of this year totaled 5,734.2 thousand, an increase of 4.8% compared to the same period in 2017. Of these, 76.9% represented Romanian tourist overnight stays, while foreign tourist overnight stays represented 23.1%.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 73.6% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 82.2% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
The average length of stay in the period January – April was 1.9 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate in the analyzed period was 23.2% across all tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 0.8% compared to the same period in 2017.
Higher occupancy rates were recorded in hotels – 29.5%, hostels – 17.8%, tourist villas – 17.2%, tourist pensions – 17%, and accommodation on ships – 16.4%.
Foreign visitor arrivals in Romania, registered at border points, were 3,429.1 thousand in the analyzed period, an increase of 6.5% compared to the same period last year. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 90.6%. Of the total foreign visitor arrivals in Romania, 53.7% come from European Union states, and among the EU states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria – 26.3%, Hungary – 23.4%, Italy – 10.4%, Germany – 7.7%, France – 5%, and Poland – 4.7%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 6,019.6 thousand in the period January – April 2018, an increase of 3.6% compared to the same period in 2017.
Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 67.5% of the total number of departures.
Source: Capital
Frequently Asked Questions
How did tourist arrivals change in April 2018?
Arrivals in tourist reception structures reached 844.2 thousand, representing a 4.4% increase compared to April 2017.
Which countries are the main sources of foreign visitors to Romania?
The majority of foreign visitors come from Europe (90.5%), with the highest numbers recorded from Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, and Germany.
What was the average length of stay for tourists in early 2018?
Between January and April 2018, the average length of stay was 1.9 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists.