Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in October 2019 totaled 1,081.8 thousand, an increase of 1.2% compared to October 2018. Of these, 77.9% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists, while foreign tourists accounted for 22.1%.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe (74.1% of total foreign tourists), and of these, 82.4% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in October 2019 totaled 2,352.3 thousand, an increase of 2.4% compared to October 2018. Of these, 79.8% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists, while overnight stays of foreign tourists accounted for 20.2%.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 72.9% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 82.4% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in October 2019 was 2.2 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in October 2019 was 34.3% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 1.2% compared to October 2018. Higher occupancy rates in October 2019 were recorded in hotels (45.2%), tourist villas (24.0%), hostels (23.9%), accommodation spaces on ships (22.1%), tourist guesthouses (21.1%), and agritourism guesthouses (18.2%).
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 1,012.9 thousand in October 2019, an increase of 5.3% compared to October 2018. Road and air transport were the most used for arrivals from abroad, representing 70.7% and 26.3%, respectively, of the total number of arrivals.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 1,667.8 thousand in October 2019, an increase of 7.1% compared to October 2018. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 62.0% and 37.3%, respectively, of the total number of departures.
Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in the period January – October 2019 totaled 11,531.3 thousand, an increase of 4.1% compared to the same period in 2018. Of these, 79.7% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists, while foreign tourists accounted for 20.3%.
Regarding the arrivals 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, 84.7% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in the period January – October 2019 totaled 26,254.3 thousand, an increase of 5.7% compared to those in the same period of 2018. Of these, 82.5% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists, while overnight stays of foreign tourists accounted for 17.5%.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe (72.2% of total foreign tourists), and of these, 84.1% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the period January – October 2019 was 2.4 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in the analyzed period was 35.3% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2% compared to the same period in 2018.
Higher occupancy rates in the period January – October 2019 were recorded in hotels (44.1%), bungalows (32.4%), tourist villas (29.2%), accommodation spaces on ships (27.7%), hostels (26.2%), campsites (23.8%), and tourist guesthouses (22.9%).
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 11,036.3 thousand in the analyzed period, an increase of 9.7% compared to the same period last year. Road and air transport were the most used for arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, representing 74.7% and 22.7%, respectively, of the total number of arrivals.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 20,113.8 thousand in the period January – October 2019, an increase of 9.7% compared to the same period in 2018. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 69.0% and 30.4%, respectively, of the total number of departures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in October 2019?
Arrivals increased by 1.2% compared to October 2018, totaling 1,081.8 thousand.
Which accommodation type had the highest occupancy rate?
Hotels recorded the highest net occupancy rate at 45.2% in October 2019.
How many foreign visitors entered Romania in the first ten months of 2019?
Foreign visitor arrivals at border points reached 11,036.3 thousand, a 9.7% increase compared to the same period of the previous year.