The travel company Eximtur recorded a turnover of approximately 33 million EUR in the first eight months of this year, an increase of 7.3% compared to the same period last year.
According to the company’s press release, these results are due to winning new clients through participation in public tenders, expanding the business client portfolio in the Transylvania region, and the business development of existing clients.
The business travel and event organization activity, related to the Eximtur Business division, represented 63% of the business, with the division recording a 15% increase in sales in the first eight months of this year compared to the same period in 2014.
The most dynamic Eximtur Business center was in Cluj-Napoca, which saw a 31% increase compared to the January – August 2014 period, followed by Bucharest with a 17% increase, Sibiu – 12%, and Timisoara – 2%.
The preferred destinations for Romanians for the summer of 2015 were Romania, Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, Spain, and Italy, with the highest growth recorded for Greece, at 30%. Croatia grew by 70% in Eximtur’s sales this year.
Overall, the growth in sales for outbound tourism is 11% in the first eight months of the year.
The number of tourists who chose Eximtur for vacations abroad increased by 16%.
Source: Capital
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Eximtur’s turnover in the first eight months of 2015?
Eximtur recorded a turnover of approximately 33 million EUR, marking a 7.3% increase compared to the previous year.
Which division contributed most to Eximtur’s growth?
The Eximtur Business division, focusing on business travel and events, accounted for 63% of the total turnover.
Which travel destinations saw the highest growth?
Croatia saw a 70% increase in sales, while Greece recorded a 30% growth among Romanian tourists.