Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in March 2016 totaled 645.8 thousand, an increase of 11.1% compared to March 2015. Of these, 75.1% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 24.9% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 75.4% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 85.6% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in March 2016 totaled 1,236.5 thousand, an increase of 6.8% compared to March 2015. Of these, 74.7% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 25.3% 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 – 74.7% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 84.4% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in March 2016 was 1.9 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in March was 21.1% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 0.5% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Higher occupancy rates in March were recorded in hotels – 27.4%, hostels – 16%, tourist villas – 14.3%, tourist guesthouses – 12.6%, motels – 12.3%, and agritourism guesthouses – 9.5%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 701.5 thousand in March 2016, an increase of 16.1% compared to March 2015. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 94.2%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 58.5% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 32.4%, Bulgaria – 28%, Italy and Germany with 7.6% each, Poland – 4.2%, and France – 2.9%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 1,118.5 thousand in March, an increase of 18.7% compared to March 2015. Road transport was the most used for departures abroad, representing 68.7% of the total number of departures.
In the first three months of this year, arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures totaled 1,857.8 thousand, an increase of 15.5% compared to the same period in 2015. Of these, 77.7% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 22.3% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 76% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 82.6% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in the first three months of this year totaled 3,629.4 thousand, an increase of 12.9% compared to the same period in 2015. Of these, 77% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 23% 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 – 74.4% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 79.1% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the period January – March was 1.9 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in the analyzed period was 21.2% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 1.2% compared to the same period in 2015. Higher occupancy rates were recorded in hotels – 26.9%, hostels – 15.6%, tourist guesthouses – 14.9%, and tourist villas – 14.8%.
The most arrivals of foreign tourists staying in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions came from Italy – 48.5 thousand, Germany – 42.2 thousand, Israel – 39.3 thousand, the United Kingdom – 26.4 thousand, and France – 26.3 thousand.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 1,794.5 thousand in the analyzed period, an increase of 9.3% compared to the same period in 2015. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 94.2%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 55.6% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 30.1%, Bulgaria – 29%, Italy – 8.3%, Germany – 7%, Poland – 4.8%, and France – 3.5%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 3,263.9 thousand, an increase of 16% compared to the first three months of 2015. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 68.4% of the total number of departures.
Source: Capital
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in Q1 2016?
Arrivals in tourist reception structures increased by 15.5% compared to the same period in 2015, reaching a total of 1,857.8 thousand.
Which countries provided the most foreign tourists?
The highest number of foreign tourists staying in accommodation structures came from Italy, Germany, Israel, the United Kingdom, and France.
What was the average length of stay for tourists?
In the first quarter of 2016, the average stay was 1.9 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists.