Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in May 2017 totaled 979.7 thousand, an increase of 10.6% compared to the same period last year. Of these, 73% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 27% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 75.6% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 86.7% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in May of this year totaled 1,911.9 thousand, an increase of 0.2% compared to May 2016. Of these, 74.8% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 25.2% 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 – 74.3% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 86.6% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
The average length of stay in May 2017 was 2 days for Romanian tourists and 1.8 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in May 2017 was 26.5% for total tourist accommodation structures, a decrease of 1.8% compared to May 2016. Higher occupancy rates in May 2017 were recorded in accommodation spaces on ships – 51.5%, hotels – 33.3%, inns – 30.2%, hostels – 20.1%, tourist villas – 18.9%, tourist pensions and tourist campsites – each with 18.8%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 1,068.8 thousand in May 2017, an increase of 19.3% compared to May 2016.
The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 88.9%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 57.3% come from European Union states, and among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria – 24.9%, Hungary – 21.8%, Italy – 10%, Germany – 9.3%, the United Kingdom – 5.3%, and France – 5.2%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 1,600.7 thousand in May 2017, an increase of 13.9% compared to May 2016.
Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 67.3% of the total number of departures.
Arrivals registered in tourist reception structures in the period January – May 2017 totaled 3,848.7 thousand, an increase of 10.9% compared to the same period in 2016. Of these, 76.2% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 23.8% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 75.8% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 84.5% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures in the first five months of 2017 totaled 7,385.5 thousand, an increase of 5.4% compared to the similar period in 2016. Of these, 76.5% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 23.5% 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 – 75.2% of total foreign tourists, and of these, 83.3% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
The average length of stay in the period January – May 2017 was 1.9 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in the analyzed period was 23.3% for total tourist accommodation structures, a decrease of 0.1% compared to the same period in 2016. Higher occupancy rates in the period January – May 2017 were recorded in accommodation spaces on ships – 40.2%, hotels – 29.6%, inns – 18.7%, tourist villas – 17.4%, and hostels – 17.2%.
The most arrivals of foreign tourists accommodated in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions came from Germany – 103.3 thousand, Italy – 89 thousand, Israel – 87.9 thousand, France – 58 thousand, and the United Kingdom – 57.5 thousand.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border points, were 4,288.6 thousand in the period January – May 2017, an increase of 24.1% compared to the similar period in 2016.
The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 90.3%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 56.5% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Bulgaria – 26.5%, Hungary – 21.8%, Italy – 10.4%, Germany – 8.4%, France – 5.1%, and the United Kingdom – 4.9%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border points, were 7,410.4 thousand in the period January – May 2017, an increase of 25% compared to the similar period in 2016.
Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 69% of the total number of departures.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in Romania during the first five months of 2017?
Arrivals in tourist reception structures increased by 10.9% compared to the same period in 2016, totaling over 3.8 million tourists.
Which countries provided the most foreign tourists to Romania in early 2017?
The highest number of foreign tourists came from Germany (103.3 thousand), Italy (89 thousand), Israel (87.9 thousand), France (58 thousand), and the United Kingdom (57.5 thousand).
What was the preferred mode of transport for Romanians traveling abroad?
Road transport was the most utilized method for departures abroad, accounting for 69% of the total number of trips during the first five months of 2017.