In December 2015, arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures totaled 655.8 thousand, an increase of 19.6% compared to December 2014. Of these, 80.5% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 19.5% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 72.1% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 82.9% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in December 2015 totaled 1,333.2 thousand, an increase of 16.3% compared to December 2014. Of these, 80.2% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 19.8% 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 – 69.5% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 82.1% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
The average length of stay in December 2015 was 2 days for Romanian tourists and 2.1 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation capacity in December 2015 was 21.8% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2% compared to December 2014. Higher occupancy rates in December 2015 were recorded in hotels – 26.3%, student and preschooler camps – 18.8%, tourist villas – 16.9%, tourist guesthouses – 16.4%, hostels – 15%, agritourism guesthouses – 14.3%, and tourist chalets – 13.4%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border crossing points, were 712.2 thousand in December 2015, an increase of 17.5% compared to December 2014. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 94.1%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 58.9% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 32%, Bulgaria – 31%, Italy – 8.1%, Germany – 7%, Poland – 3.6%, and Austria – 2.7%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border crossing points, were 1,053.1 thousand in December 2015, an increase of 30.1% compared to December 2014. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 72.9% of the total number of departures.
Throughout the entire year of 2015, arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures totaled 9,898.6 thousand, an increase of 17.2% compared to 2014. Of the total number of arrivals, Romanian tourist arrivals represented 77.4%, while foreign tourists represented 22.6%.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 74.5% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 85.6% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in 2015 totaled 23,445.4 thousand, an increase of 15.9% compared to 2014. Of the total number of overnight stays, Romanian tourist overnight stays represented 81%, while foreign tourist overnight stays represented 19%.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 72.6% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 83.7% were from countries belonging to the European Union.
The average length of stay in 2015 was 2.5 days for Romanian tourists and 2 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of accommodation capacity in 2015 was 28.8% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2.6% compared to 2014. Higher occupancy rates in 2015 were recorded in hotels – 36.3%, tourist villas – 21.8%, and hostels – 20.4%.
The most arrivals of foreign tourists accommodated in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions came from Germany – 266.9 thousand, Israel – 219.3 thousand, Italy – 211.2 thousand, France – 134.5 thousand, and the USA – 130.2 thousand.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border crossing points, were 9,331.1 thousand in 2015, an increase of 10.5% compared to 2014. The majority of foreign visitors come from countries located in Europe – 93%. Of the total arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, 57.3% come from European Union states. Among the European Union states, the most arrivals were recorded from Hungary – 31.1%, Bulgaria – 28.5%, Germany – 8.2%, Poland – 6.6%, Italy – 6.1%, and Austria – 3.4%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border crossing points, were 13,118.1 thousand in 2015, an increase of 6.7% compared to 2014. Road transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 78.1% of the total number of departures.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in Romania in 2015?
In 2015, arrivals in tourist reception structures increased by 17.2% compared to 2014, reaching a total of approximately 9.9 million tourists.
Which countries were the main sources of foreign tourists visiting Romania?
The highest number of foreign tourists came from Germany (266.9 thousand), followed by Israel (219.3 thousand), Italy (211.2 thousand), France, and the USA.
Which types of accommodation had the highest occupancy rates?
Hotels recorded the highest occupancy rate, with an average of 36.3% throughout the entire year of 2015.