Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in August 2017 totaled 1,693.9 thousand, an increase of 7.8% compared to August 2016. Of these, 80.1% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions, while 19.9% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 73.9% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 88.1% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in August 2017 totaled 4,537 thousand, an increase of 3.8% compared to August 2016. Of these, 85.3% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists, and 14.7% 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 – 70.1% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 87% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in August 2017 was 2.9 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in August was 47.8% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 0.2% compared to August 2016. Higher occupancy rates in August 2017 were recorded in hotels – 58.2%, tourist villas – 44.9%, bungalows – 39%, holiday villages – 37.2%, and hostels – 35.3%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 1,520.2 thousand in August, an increase of 19.6% compared to August 2016. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 89.1%.
Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 48.6% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria – 22.7%, Hungary – 20.8%, Germany – 11%, Italy – 9.3%, Poland – 6.4%, and France – 5.2%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 2,535 thousand in August 2017, an increase of 34.4% compared to August 2016. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 74.7% of the total number of departures.
Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in the period January – August 2017 totaled 8,301.8 thousand, an increase of 11.2% compared to those in the first eight months of 2016. Of these, 77.5% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 22.5% 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 the total foreign tourists, and of these, 85.9% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in the first eight months of this year totaled 18,788.1 thousand, an increase of 6.3% compared to the same period in 2016. Of these, 81% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 19% 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 – 73.2% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 84.7% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the period January – August 2017 was 2.4 days for Romanian tourists and 1.9 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in the period January 1 – August 2017 was 31.9% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 0.3% compared to the same period in 2016. Higher occupancy rates in the analyzed period were recorded in hotels – 40%, tourist villas – 27.2%, bungalows – 26.3%, and tourist stops – 26%.
The most arrivals of foreign tourists accommodated in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions came from Germany – 221.7 thousand, Israel – 193.7 thousand, Italy – 162.2 thousand, France – 112 thousand, and Hungary – 107.5 thousand.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 8,614.8 thousand in the period January – August 2017, an increase of 23.2% compared to the same period in 2016.
The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 89.6%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 53.2% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria – 24.7%, Hungary – 21.8%, Italy – 9.7%, Germany – 9.2%, Poland – 5.3%, France – 5.1%, and the United Kingdom – 4.9%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 13,798.5 thousand in the first eight months of 2017, an increase of 25.9% compared to the same period in 2016. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 70.5% of the total number of departures.
Source: Capital
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the increase in tourist arrivals in August 2017?
Arrivals in tourist reception structures increased by 7.8% compared to August 2016, reaching a total of 1,693.9 thousand.
Which countries provided the most foreign tourists to Romania in 2017?
The highest number of foreign tourist arrivals came from Germany (221.7 thousand), Israel (193.7 thousand), and Italy (162.2 thousand).
What was the average length of stay for tourists in Romania?
In August 2017, the average stay was 2.9 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists. For the first eight months, the average was 2.4 days and 1.9 days, respectively.