The total number of non-residents staying in collective tourist accommodation establishments in the third quarter of 2016 was 836.4 thousand, and their total expenditures amounted to 1,854.8 million RON.
53.3% of the total number of non-resident tourists came to Romania for business, participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions, and their expenditures represented 57% of the total.
46.7% of non-resident tourists came to Romania for private purposes, with holiday travel standing out at 63.3%.
Of the total business expenditures, the largest share was represented by accommodation costs – 53.1%, with bed and breakfast being particularly preferred – 90.7%. Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 17%, while shopping accounted for 11.4%.
Of the total shopping expenditures, 40.2% represented spending on food and beverages, followed by spending on gifts and souvenirs at 34%.
Expenditures for car rentals accounted for 50.9% of total transport costs, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and mechanical game halls represented 44.1% of total recreation costs.
From the total non-residents arriving in Romania, 50.9% organized their stay through travel agencies, while 31.9% organized their stay independently.
The main means of transport used by non-resident tourists to arrive in Romania was the airplane – 71.6% of the total number of tourists. Private cars represented 15.1%, followed by coaches and buses at 11.7%, and other means at 1.6%.
In the period from January to September 2016, the number of non-resident tourists staying in collective tourist accommodation establishments was 1,929 thousand, and their total expenditures amounted to 4,613.2 million RON.
The main reason for the stay spent by non-resident tourists in Romania between January and September 2016 was business, participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions – 56.6% of the total number of non-resident tourists, with their expenditures representing 57.3% of the total.
The second reason for the stay spent by non-residents in Romania was private travel – 43.4% of the total number of non-resident tourists, with holiday travel standing out at 61.3%.
Of the total business expenditures, the largest share was represented by accommodation costs – 53.1%, with bed and breakfast being particularly preferred – 92.7%. Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 16.6%, while shopping accounted for 12.1%. Of the total shopping expenditures, 38.3% represented spending on food and beverages, followed by spending on gifts and souvenirs at 34.5%.
Expenditures for car rentals accounted for 54.1% of total transport costs, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and mechanical game halls represented 52.7% of total recreation costs.
From the total non-residents arriving in Romania, 51.5% organized their stay through travel agencies, while 30.5% organized their stay independently.
The main means of transport used by non-resident tourists to arrive in Romania was the airplane – 73.6% of the total number of tourists. Private cars represented 14.3%, followed by coaches and buses at 10.3%, and other means at 1.8%.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did non-resident tourists spend in Romania in 2016?
Between January and September 2016, non-resident tourists spent a total of 4,613.2 million RON.
What was the primary reason for visiting Romania?
Business travel, including conferences and fairs, was the main reason, accounting for 56.6% of total tourists.
What was the preferred mode of transport for foreign tourists?
The airplane was the most used mode of transport, utilized by 73.6% of non-resident tourists.