The total number of non-residents staying in collective tourist accommodation structures in the second quarter of 2021 was 131.6 thousand people, with their expenditures totaling 332.2 million RON.
The total number of non-residents staying in collective tourist accommodation structures in the first half of 2021 was 195.8 thousand people, with their expenditures totaling 503.7 million RON.
Business travel (including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions) represented the main reason for the stay for 55.2% of non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the second quarter of 2021, with their expenditures representing 59.8% of total spending.
44.8% of non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the second quarter of 2021 traveled for personal purposes, mainly for vacations (51%), for cultural and sporting events (26.6%), and for visiting friends and relatives (11.5%).
Of the total business expenditures in the second quarter of 2021, the main share was represented by accommodation costs (50.2%), with bed and breakfast being particularly preferred within this category (90.5% of total accommodation expenditures).
Non-resident tourist spending in restaurants and bars was 17.9%, while shopping accounted for 14.2% of total business expenditures. Of the total shopping expenditures, 48% were for food and beverages, and 29.3% for gifts and souvenirs. Car rental expenditures accounted for 71.8% of total transport costs, and expenditures for entrance tickets to museums, tourist attractions, and zoos/botanical gardens represented 32.5% of total recreation costs.
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania in the second quarter of 2021, 37.3% organized their stay independently, 35.4% through travel agencies, 21.6% through other travel organization methods, while 5.7% organized their trip both independently and through a travel agency.
The main means of transport used to arrive in Romania in the second quarter of 2021 was the airplane, used by 79.6% of the total number of tourists, while 18.4% used private cars, 0.9% coaches and buses, and 1.1% arrived by other means of transport.
Business travel (including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions) represented the main reason for the stay for 59.6% of non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the first half of 2021, with their expenditures representing 62.0% of total spending.
40.4% of non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the first half of 2021 traveled for
personal purposes, mainly for vacations (55%), for cultural and sporting events
(22.6%), and for visiting friends and relatives (10.7%).
Of the total business expenditures in the first half of 2021, the largest share was represented by accommodation costs (50.8%), with bed and breakfast being particularly preferred within this category (89% of total accommodation expenditures). Non-resident tourist spending in restaurants and bars was 18.2%, while shopping accounted for 14.4% of total business expenditures. Of the total shopping expenditures, 48.2% were for food and beverages, and 29.6% for gifts and souvenirs. Car rental expenditures accounted for 74.5% of total transport costs, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and mechanical game halls represented 25.8% of total recreation costs.
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania in the first half of 2021, 38.6% organized their stay independently, 33.1% through travel agencies, 22% through other travel organization methods, while 6.3% organized their trip both independently and through a travel agency.
The main means of transport used to arrive in Romania in the first half of 2021 was the airplane, used by 78.2% of the total number of tourists, while 19.4% used private cars, 1.4% coaches and buses, and 1.0% arrived by other means of transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the primary reason for non-resident tourists visiting Romania in H1 2021?Business travel was the main reason, accounting for 59.6% of non-resident tourists and 62.0% of their total spending.
How much did non-resident tourists spend in Romania during the first half of 2021?Total spending by non-resident tourists in collective accommodation structures amounted to 503.7 million RON in H1 2021.
What was the most popular mode of transport for foreign tourists entering Romania?The airplane was the preferred mode of transport, used by 78.2% of all non-resident tourists in the first half of 2021.