In the fourth quarter of last year, the total number of non-residents staying in hotels and tourist guesthouses was 430.1 thousand, and their expenditures amounted to 1,358.6 million RON.
64% of the total number of non-resident tourists traveled for business purposes, to participate in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions, with their expenditures representing 72.8% of total spending.
36% of the total number of non-resident tourists traveled for private purposes (vacations, shopping, cultural and sporting events, etc.), with their expenditures representing 27.2% of total spending.
Of the total business expenses, the largest share was represented by accommodation costs, accounting for 46.2%, with bed and breakfast accommodation being particularly preferred—93.6% of total accommodation expenses.
Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 16.1%, while shopping represented 12.4%. Of the total shopping expenditures, 54.2% were for the purchase of clothing and footwear, followed by expenditures for food and beverages at 26.1%. Car rental expenses accounted for 62.6% of total transport costs, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and mechanical game halls represented 88.9% of total recreation spending.
48.8% of the total non-residents arriving in Romania in the fourth quarter of last year organized their stay through a travel agency, while 31.2% organized their stay independently.
The main means of transport used by non-resident tourists to arrive in Romania was the airplane, chosen by 80% of tourists. Private cars were used by 13.5% of the total number of tourists, followed by coaches and buses at 5.3% and other means of transport at 1.2%.
The total number of non-residents staying in hotels and tourist guesthouses in 2014 was 1,911.4 thousand, and their total expenditures amounted to 5,090.9 million RON.
The main reason for the stay spent by non-resident tourists in Romania was business, participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions—61.3% of the total number of non-resident tourists, with their expenditures representing 68% of total spending. The second reason for the stay spent by non-residents in Romania was private travel—38.7% of the total number of non-resident tourists, with their expenditures representing 32% of total spending.
Of the total business expenses, the largest share was represented by accommodation costs—50.6%, with bed and breakfast accommodation being particularly preferred—93.6% of total accommodation expenses.
Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 16.1%, while shopping represented 11.9%. Of the total shopping expenditures, 37.2% were for the purchase of clothing and footwear, followed by expenditures for the purchase of food and beverages at 33.5%. Car rental expenses accounted for 57.1% of total transport costs, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and mechanical game halls represented 76.9% of total recreation spending.
44.5% of the total number of non-residents arriving in Romania in 2014 organized their stay through travel agencies, while 32.8% organized their stay independently.
The main means of transport used by non-resident tourists to arrive in Romania was the airplane—77.4% of the total number of tourists, 12.8% chose private cars, followed by coaches and buses at 7.8% and other means at 2%.
Source: Daily Business
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did non-resident tourists spend in Romania in 2014?
Non-resident tourists spent a total of 5,090.9 million RON in Romania throughout 2014.
What was the primary reason for non-residents to visit Romania?
Business travel, including conferences and exhibitions, was the main reason, accounting for 61.3% of all non-resident tourists.
Which mode of transport was most popular among foreign tourists?
Air travel was the preferred method of transport, chosen by 77.4% of non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in 2014.