Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in August of this year totaled 1,571.3 thousand, an increase of 10.6% compared to arrivals registered in August 2015. Of these, 81.3% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 18.7% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 75.2% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 86.7% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in August of this year totaled 4,370.9 thousand, an increase of 9.7% compared to those in August 2015. Of these, 86.4% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 13.6% 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 – 71% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 84.8% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in August 2016 was 3 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate in the analyzed period was 47.6% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 5.1% compared to August 2015. Higher occupancy rates in August 2016 were recorded in hotels – 57.8%, accommodation on ships – 51.2%, tourist villas – 43.3%, tourist stops – 39.3%, student and preschool camps – 38.9%, bungalows – 38.1%, hostels – 35.2%, and tourist cabins – 33.3%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 1,270.8 thousand in August 2016. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 93%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 49.8% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 28.2%, Bulgaria – 23.8%, Germany – 10.4%, Italy – 7.2%, Poland – 6.9%, and France – 3.6%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 1,886 thousand in August 2016, an increase of 20.4% compared to August 2015. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 72.1% of the total number of departures.
Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in the period January – August 2016 totaled 7,466.3 thousand, an increase of 11% compared to those in the same period of 2015. Of these, 77.8% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 22.2% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 74.8% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 85.2% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in the first eight months of this year totaled 17,670.6 thousand, an increase of 8.7% compared to those in the same period of 2015. Of these, 81.5% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 18.5% 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 – 72.9% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 83.1% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the first eight months of this year was 2.5 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate was 31.6% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2.1% compared to the period January – August 2015. Higher occupancy rates were recorded in hotels – 39.7%, accommodation on ships – 26.1%, tourist villas and tourist cabins – 25.4% each, and hostels – 20.3%.
The most arrivals of foreign tourists accommodated in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions came from Germany – 184.4 thousand, Israel – 168.2 thousand, Italy – 155.5 thousand, France – 96.7 thousand, and the United Kingdom – 94.3 thousand.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 6,992.1 thousand in the period January – August, an increase of 10.1% compared to the same period in 2015.
The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 93.1%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 54.1% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 28.9%, Bulgaria – 26.6%, Germany – 8.6%, Italy – 7.4%, Poland – 5.7%, and France – 3.7%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 10,959.5 thousand in the analyzed period, an increase of 19.6% compared to the same period in 2015. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 70.1% of the total number of departures.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in Romania for the first eight months of 2016?
Arrivals in tourist reception structures increased by 11% compared to the same period in 2015, reaching a total of 7,466.3 thousand.
Which countries provided the most foreign tourists to Romania during this period?
The highest number of foreign tourist arrivals came from Germany (184.4 thousand), Israel (168.2 thousand), Italy (155.5 thousand), France (96.7 thousand), and the United Kingdom (94.3 thousand).
What was the average length of stay for foreign tourists?
In the first eight months of 2016, the average length of stay for foreign tourists was 2 days, while for Romanian tourists it was 2.5 days.