Evolution of arrivals and overnight stays in March 2021
Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in March 2021 totaled 431.3 thousand, an increase of 78.1% compared to March 2020. Of these, 94.2% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 5.8% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 83.9% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 72.9% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in March 2021 totaled 781.8 thousand, an increase of 61.6% compared to March 2020. Of these, 92.6% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 7.4% 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 – 83.5% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 73.9% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in March 2021 was 1.8 days for Romanian tourists and 2.3 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of tourist accommodation in March 2021 was 14.9% for the total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 0.6% compared to March 2020.
Higher net occupancy rates in March 2021 were recorded in hotels (17.7%), tourist stops (14.8%), tourist villas (12.6%), tourist boarding houses (12%), motels (10.8%), tourist chalets, and agritourism boarding houses (each with 10.1%).
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 317.8 thousand in March 2021, a decrease of 22.4% compared to March 2020. Road and air transport were the most used for arrivals from abroad, representing 86.9% and 8.8%, respectively, of the total number of arrivals.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 552.8 thousand in March 2021, a decrease of 15.4% compared to March 2020. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 81.7% and 17.4%, respectively, of the total number of departures.
Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in the period January–March 2021 totaled 1410.5 thousand, a decrease of 20.0% compared to the same period in 2020. Of these, 95.4% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 4.6% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 82.8% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 72% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in the first 3 months of 2021 totaled 2608.8 thousand, a decrease of 24.7% compared to those registered in the same period of 2020. Of these, 94.3% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 5.7% 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 – 83.1% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 73.1% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the period January–March 2021 was 1.8 days for Romanian tourists and 2.3 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of tourist accommodation in the analyzed period was 17.2% for the total tourist accommodation structures, a decrease of 5.2% compared to the same period in 2020.
Higher net occupancy rates in the first 3 months of 2021 were recorded in hotels (20%), tourist villas (17%), tourist chalets (15.6%), inns (15.4%), tourist boarding houses (14.2%), bungalows (13.4%), agritourism boarding houses (12.8%), and tourist stops (12.5%).
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 1850.8 thousand in the first 3 months, a decrease of 54% compared to the same period in 2020. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 81.2% for road and 18.2% for air, of the number of departures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in March 2021?
Arrivals in tourist reception structures increased by 78.1% in March 2021 compared to March 2020, totaling 431.3 thousand.
Which type of accommodation recorded the highest occupancy rate?
In March 2021, hotels recorded the highest net occupancy rate of accommodation capacity at 17.7%.
How did Romanian departures abroad evolve in the first quarter of 2021?
Between January and March 2021, departures of Romanian visitors abroad decreased by 54% compared to the same period in 2020.