Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in October 2015 totaled 811.1 thousand, an increase of 13.3% compared to the same month in 2014. Of these, Romanian tourist arrivals represented 75.9%, while foreign tourist arrivals represented 24.1%.
Regarding foreign tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 73.1% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 84.5% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in October 2015 totaled 1,859.5 thousand, an increase of 14.1% compared to those in October 2014. Of these, Romanian tourist overnight stays represented 78.3%, while foreign tourist overnight stays represented 21.7%.
Regarding foreign tourist overnight stays in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 71% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 81.9% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in October was 2.4 days for Romanian tourists and 2.1 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation capacity in October 2015 was 28.8% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2% compared to October 2014. Higher occupancy rates in October were recorded in hotels – 38.3%, hostels – 17.8%, tourist villas – 17%, motels – 16.7%, tourist guesthouses – 16.5%, student and preschooler camps – 15.4%, and agritourism guesthouses – 12.5%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 775.5 thousand in October, an increase of 8.1% compared to the same month in 2014. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 92.7%. Of the total foreign visitor arrivals in Romania, 59.8% come from European Union states, and among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 33.8%, Bulgaria – 30.9%, Germany – 7.7%, Poland – 5.3%, Italy – 5.2%, and Austria – 3%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 889.7 thousand in October, a decrease of 7.7% compared to the same period in 2014. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 77.1% of the total number of departures.
Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in the first ten months of 2015 totaled 8,518.9 thousand, an increase of 16.9% compared to those in the first ten months of 2014. Of these, Romanian tourist arrivals represented 77.1%, while foreign tourist arrivals represented 22.9%.
Regarding foreign tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 74.7% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 85.8% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in the period January – October totaled 20,461.9 thousand, an increase of 15.7% compared to the same period last year. Of these, Romanian tourist overnight stays represented 81%, while foreign tourist overnight stays represented 19%.
Regarding foreign tourist overnight stays in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 72.8% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 83.9% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the first ten months of 2015 was 2.5 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation capacity in the analyzed period was 29.6% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2.7% compared to the same period in 2014. Higher occupancy rates in the analyzed period were recorded in hotels – 37.3%, tourist villas – 22.7%, hostels – 21.3%, tourist chalets and accommodation spaces on ships – 19.9% each.
The most arrivals of foreign tourists staying in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions came from Germany – 236.9 thousand, Israel – 189.1 thousand, Italy – 177.8 thousand, France – 117.7 thousand, and the U.S.A. – 114.3 thousand.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 7,981 thousand in the first ten months, an increase of 9.9% compared to the same period in 2014. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 92.8%. Of the total foreign visitor arrivals in Romania, 57% come from European Union states, and among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 31%, Bulgaria – 27.8%, Germany – 8.4%, Poland – 7.1%, Italy – 5.8%, and Austria – 3.5%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 11,111.6 thousand in the period January – October 2015, an increase of 4.5% compared to the same period in 2014. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 78.9% of the total number of departures.
Source: National Institute of Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals during the first ten months of 2015?
Arrivals in tourist reception structures increased by 16.9% compared to the same period in 2014, totaling 8,518.9 thousand.
Which countries provided the highest number of foreign tourists to Romania?
The highest number of foreign tourist arrivals came from Germany (236.9 thousand), Israel (189.1 thousand), and Italy (177.8 thousand).
What was the occupancy rate for hotels in October 2015?
In October 2015, hotels recorded the highest net occupancy rate at 38.3%.