Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in April 2015 totaled 638.1 thousand, an increase of 15.3% compared to April 2014. Of these, 74.8% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 25.2% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
The largest share of foreign tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures was held by those from Europe – 73.7% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 84.7% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in April 2015 totaled 1,304.1 thousand, an increase of 14.1% compared to April 2014. Of these, 76% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 24% were overnight stays of foreign tourists.
Regarding overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 71.4% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 84% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in April was 2.1 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in April 2015 was 22.6% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2.5% compared to April 2014. Higher occupancy rates in April were recorded in hotels – 27.8%, hostels and tourist pensions – 16.0%, and tourist villas – 15.8%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 670.1 thousand in April, an increase of 9.1% compared to April 2014. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 92.6%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 59.8% come from European Union states, and among these, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 31.9%, Bulgaria – 28%, Germany – 9%, Italy – 6.5%, Poland – 4.5%, and Austria – 3.9%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 1,073.2 thousand in April, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2014. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 76.5% of the total number of departures.
Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in the period January – April 2015 totaled 2,247.0 thousand, an increase of 13.4% compared to the same period in 2014. Of these, 77% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 23% were arrivals of foreign tourists.
The largest share of foreign tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures was held by those from Europe – 75.9% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 83.5% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in the first four months of this year totaled 4,517.8 thousand, an increase of 14.7% compared to those in the similar period of the previous year. Of these, 77.3% were Romanian tourists and 22.7% were foreign tourists.
Regarding overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 74.5% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 81.4% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the period January – April was 2 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in the analyzed period was 20.7% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2.2% compared to the first four months of 2014. Higher occupancy rates in the period January – April 2015 were recorded in hotels – 25.8%, hostels – 15.1%, and tourist villas – 14.9%.
The most arrivals of foreign tourists came from Italy – 57.4 thousand, Germany – 55.6 thousand, Israel – 44.6 thousand, France – 34.7 thousand, and the United Kingdom – 31.5 thousand.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 2,312.7 thousand in the period January – April, an increase of 11.5% compared to the similar period in 2014.
The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 93.7%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 59.7% come from European Union states, and among these, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 32%, Bulgaria – 28.9%, Germany – 8%, Italy – 6.8%, Poland – 5%, and Austria – 3.3%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 3,887.9 thousand in the first four months of this year, an increase of 10.4% compared to the same period in 2014. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 76.6% of the total number of departures.
Source: Daily Business
Frequently Asked Questions
By how much did tourist arrivals increase in the first four months of 2015?
Arrivals in tourist reception structures increased by 13.4% compared to the same period in 2014.
What was the average length of stay for tourists in Romania?
Between January and April 2015, the average length of stay was 2 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists.
Which countries were the main sources of foreign tourists?
The highest number of foreign tourists came from Italy, Germany, Israel, France, and the United Kingdom.