Evolution of arrivals and overnight stays in March 2022
Arrivals registered in tourist reception establishments in March 2022 totaled 639 thousand people, an increase of 48.2% compared to those in March 2021. Of these, 82.7% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 17.3% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception establishments in March 2022 totaled 1.216 million, an increase of 55.6% compared to those in March 2021. Of these, 79.2% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 20.8% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.
The average length of stay in March 2022 was 1.8 days for Romanian tourists and 2.3 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of tourist accommodation places in March 2022 was 21.4% for total tourist accommodation establishments, an increase of 6.5% compared to March 2021.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, in March 2022 totaled 1.086 million people, an increase of 96.5% compared to March 2022.
Arrivals registered in tourist reception establishments in the period January – March 2022 totaled 1796.4 thousand people, an increase of 27.4% compared to the same period in 2021. Of these, 87% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 13% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception establishments in the period January – March 2022 totaled 3408.7 thousand, an increase of 30.7% compared to those in the same period of 2021. Of these, 84.6% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 15.4% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.
The average length of stay in the period January – March 2022 was 1.8 days for Romanian tourists and 2.3 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of tourist accommodation places in the analyzed period was 20.8% for total tourist accommodation establishments, an increase of 3.6% compared to the same period in 2021.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 2316.4 thousand people in the period January – March 2022, an increase of 145.2% compared to the same period in 2021.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 3022.4 thousand people in the period January – March 2022, an increase of 63.3% compared to the same period in 2021.
Arrivals in apartments and rooms for rent registered in March 2022 totaled 48.1 thousand people, an increase of 77.5% compared to those in March 2021. Of the total number of arrivals in March 2022, arrivals of Romanian tourists represented 91.5%, while arrivals of foreign tourists represented 8.5%.
Overnight stays registered in apartments and rooms for rent in March 2022 totaled 86.2 thousand, an increase of 69.4% compared to those in March 2021. Of the total number of overnight stays in March 2022, overnight stays of Romanian tourists represented 87.8%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists represented 12.2%.
Arrivals in apartments and rooms for rent registered in the period January – March 2022 totaled 144.4 thousand people, an increase of 48.4% compared to those in the same period of 2021. Of the total number of arrivals, arrivals of Romanian tourists represented 93.8%, and arrivals of foreign tourists 6.2%.
Overnight stays registered in apartments and rooms for rent in the period January – March 2022 totaled 268.4 thousand, an increase of 44.5% compared to those in the same period of last year. Of these, overnight stays of Romanian tourists represented 91.7%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists represented 8.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in March 2022?
Arrivals increased by 48.2% compared to March 2021, totaling 639,000 people.
What was the average length of stay for foreign tourists?
Between January and March 2022, foreign tourists stayed an average of 2.3 days per visit.
How did the occupancy rate change in early 2022?
The net occupancy rate for the first quarter of 2022 was 20.8%, a 3.6% increase compared to the same period in 2021.