Evolution of arrivals and overnight stays in January 2021
Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in January 2021 totaled 480.9 thousand people, a decrease of 39.6% compared to those in January 2020. Of these, 96% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 4% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe, 80.7% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 72.3% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in January 2021 totaled 884.3 thousand, a decrease of 43.9% compared to those in January 2020. Of these, 95% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 5% 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, 82% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 72.5% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in January 2021 was 1.8 days for Romanian tourists and 2.3 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in January 2021 was 17.2% for total tourist accommodation structures, a decrease of 7.8 percentage points compared to January 2020. Higher occupancy rates were recorded in hotels and inns (19.5% each), tourist villas (18.7%), tourist chalets (17.9%), tourist boarding houses (14.5%), agritourism boarding houses (13.8%), bungalows (13.6%), and hostels (12.2%).
By country, the most arrivals of foreign tourists accommodated in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions came from Germany – 2 thousand people, Italy – 1.7 thousand people, France – 1.5 thousand people, the Republic of Moldova – 1.2 thousand people, and Hungary – 1.1 thousand people.
Foreign visitor arrivals in Romania, registered at border points, were 337.4 thousand people in January 2021, a decrease of 59% compared to January 2020. Road and air transport were the most used for arrivals from abroad, representing 89.4% and 7.6% of the total number of arrivals, respectively.
Romanian visitor departures abroad, registered at border points, were 753.6 thousand people in January 2021, a decrease of 63.1% compared to January 2020. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 78.6% and 20.9% of the total number of departures, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did tourist arrivals decrease in January 2021?
Arrivals fell by 39.6% compared to January 2020, totaling 480.9 thousand people, with domestic tourists making up 96% of the total.
Which countries were the main sources of foreign tourists for Romania?
The highest number of foreign tourists came from Germany (2,000), Italy (1,700), France (1,500), the Republic of Moldova (1,200), and Hungary (1,100).
What was the average occupancy rate for accommodation in January 2021?
The net occupancy rate was 17.2%, with hotels and inns recording the highest usage at 19.5% each.