Arrivals registered in tourist accommodation establishments in March 2020 totaled 242.1 thousand, a decrease of 69.8% compared to March 2019. Of these, 85.9% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 14.1% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation establishments, the largest share was held by those from Europe—76.6% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 69.1% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist accommodation establishments in March 2020 totaled 483.7 thousand, a decrease of 68.2% compared to March 2019. Of these, 85.4% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 14.6% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation establishments, the largest share was held by those from Europe—76.6% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 69.4% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in March 2020 was 2 days for Romanian tourists and 2.1 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in March 2020 was 14.3% for total tourist accommodation establishments, a decrease of 9.7% compared to March 2019.
Higher occupancy rates in March 2020 were recorded in hotels (16.5%), hostels (14.9%), tourist villas and tourist pensions (each with 11.7%), and motels (10.8%).
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 409.4 thousand in March 2020, a decrease of 50.1% compared to March 2019. Road and air transport were the most used for arrivals from abroad, representing 83.1% and 14%, respectively, of the total number of arrivals.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 653.2 thousand in March 2020, a decrease of 55.6% compared to March 2019. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 67.3% and 31.8%, respectively, of the total number of departures.
In the period January – March 2020, arrivals registered in tourist accommodation establishments totaled 1762.8 thousand, a decrease of 23.9% compared to the same period in 2019. Of these, 84% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 16% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation establishments, the largest share was held by those from Europe—74.3% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 71.7% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist accommodation establishments in the first three months of this year totaled 3463.8 thousand, a decrease of 22.8% compared to the same period in 2019. Of these, 82.4% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 17.6% represented overnight stays of foreign tourists.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation establishments, the largest share was held by those from Europe—73% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 70.4% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the period January – March 2020 was 1.9 days for Romanian tourists and 2.2 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in the analyzed period was 22.4% for total tourist accommodation establishments, a decrease of 2.1% compared to the same period last year. Higher occupancy rates were recorded in hotels (27.8%), hostels (18.3%), tourist villas (18.1%), tourist pensions (16.6%), and bungalows (16.5%).
The most arrivals of foreign tourists staying in tourist accommodation establishments with accommodation functions came from Germany (29.5 thousand), Israel (26.9 thousand), Italy (25.8 thousand), the United Kingdom (17.8 thousand), and France (16.3 thousand).
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 1975 thousand in the period January – March 2020, a decrease of 11.3% compared to the same period last year.
Road and air transport were the most used for arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, representing 76.5% and 21.3%, respectively, of the total number of arrivals. Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 4024.6 thousand in the analyzed period, a decrease of 11.3% compared to the same period in 2019.
Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 67.3% and 32.1%, respectively, of the total number of departures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the impact on tourist arrivals in March 2020?Arrivals in tourist accommodation establishments decreased by 69.8% compared to March 2019, totaling 242.1 thousand people.
Which countries provided the most foreign tourists in Q1 2020?The main countries of origin were Germany (29.5 thousand), Israel (26.9 thousand), Italy (25.8 thousand), the United Kingdom, and France.
How did the net occupancy rate evolve during this period?In March 2020, the occupancy rate dropped to 14.3%, a 9.7% decrease from the previous year, with hotels recording the highest rate at 16.5%.