Arrivals recorded in tourist accommodation structures in July 2016 totaled 1,401.6 thousand, an increase of 9.4% compared to July 2015. Of these, 80.6% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 19.4% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe—74% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 85.3% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist accommodation structures in July 2016 totaled 3,877.6 thousand, an increase of 7.5% compared to July 2015. Of these, 85.7% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 14.3% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe—71.5% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 83.2% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in July this year was 2.9 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation capacity in July 2016 was 42.5% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 3.7% compared to July 2015. Higher occupancy rates in July were recorded in hotels—52.8%, tourist villas—36.5%, hostels—32%, tourist stopovers—28.3%, student and preschooler camps—28.1%, tourist chalets—27.4%, and tourist boarding houses—26.2%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 1,279.2 thousand in July, an increase of 11.9% compared to July 2015. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe—92.5%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 52.4% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary—27.2%, Bulgaria—25.1%, Germany—9.1%, Poland—7.2%, Italy—6%, and France—3.9%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 1,659.4 thousand in July, an increase of 21.7% compared to July 2015. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 71.6% of the total number of departures.
Arrivals recorded in tourist accommodation structures in the period January – July 2016 totaled 5,894.9 thousand, an increase of 11% compared to the same period in 2015. Of these, 76.8% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 23.2% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe—74.7% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 84.9% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist accommodation structures in the period January – July 2016 totaled 13,299.7 thousand, an increase of 8.4% compared to the first seven months of the previous year. Of these, 79.8% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists, and 20.2% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe—73.3% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 82.8% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay was 2.3 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation capacity in the first seven months of this year was 28.5% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 1.7% compared to the period 01.01-31.07.2015.
Higher occupancy rates were recorded in hotels—36.1%, tourist villas—21.4%, tourist chalets—21.1%, hostels—20.3%, and tourist boarding houses—18.2%.
The most arrivals of foreign tourists staying in tourist accommodation structures with accommodation functions came from Germany—148.5 thousand, Israel—132.1 thousand, Italy—129.4 thousand, France—82.5 thousand, and the United Kingdom—80.5 thousand.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 5,721.3 thousand during the analyzed period, an increase of 12.7% compared to the period 01.01-31.07.2015.
The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe—93.1%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 55% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary—29.1%, Bulgaria—27.2%, Germany (8.3%), Italy (7.4%), Poland—5.4%, and France—3.7%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 9,073.4 thousand in the period January – July 2016, an increase of 19.4% compared to the same period in 2015.
Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 69.7% of the total number of departures.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in July 2016?
Arrivals in tourist accommodation structures increased by 9.4% compared to July 2015, totaling 1,401.6 thousand.
Which countries were the main sources of foreign tourists?
The highest number of foreign tourists staying in accommodation structures came from Germany, Israel, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom.
What was the hotel occupancy rate during this period?
In July 2016, hotels recorded the highest occupancy rate among all accommodation types, reaching 52.8%.