The total number of non-residents staying in collective tourist accommodation structures in the fourth quarter of 2016 was 540.8 thousand, and their total expenditures amounted to 1,305.6 million RON.
61.3% of the total number of non-resident tourists had business as the main reason for their stay, including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions, with their expenditures representing 62.8% of the total.
The second reason for the stay spent by non-residents in Romania was travel for private purposes—chosen by 38.7% of the total number of non-resident tourists, with holiday travel standing out at 61.8%.
Of the total business expenditures, the largest share was for accommodation—51.4%, with bed and breakfast being the preferred option—90.8%.
Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 18.2%, while shopping expenditures represented 10.3%. Of the total shopping expenditures, 39.7% were for purchasing gifts and souvenirs, followed by expenditures for food and beverages at 35%.
Expenditures for car rentals accounted for 55.1% of total transport expenditures, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and mechanical game halls represented 58.1% of total recreation expenditures.
52.4% of the total non-residents arriving in Romania organized their stay through travel agencies, while 30.4% organized their stay themselves.
The main means of transport used by non-resident tourists to arrive in Romania was the airplane—79.2% of the total number of tourists. Private cars represented 14.4%, followed by coaches and buses at 4.9%, and other means at 1.5%.
In 2016, the number of non-resident tourists staying in collective tourist accommodation structures was 2,469.9 thousand, and their total expenditures amounted to 5,922.5 million RON.
The main reason for the stay spent by non-resident tourists in Romania in 2016 was business, including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions—57.6% of the total number of non-resident tourists, with their expenditures representing 58.5% of the total.
The second reason for the stay spent by non-residents in Romania was travel for private purposes—42.4% of the total number of non-resident tourists, with holiday travel standing out at 61.4%.
Of the total business expenditures, the largest share was for accommodation—52.7%, with bed and breakfast being the preferred option—92.3%.
Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 17%, while shopping expenditures represented 11.7%. Of the total shopping expenditures, 37.6% were for purchasing food and beverages, followed by expenditures for purchasing gifts and souvenirs at 35.6%.
Expenditures for car rentals accounted for 55.1% of total transport expenditures, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and mechanical game halls represented 54% of total recreation expenditures.
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania, 51.7% organized their stay through travel agencies, while 30.5% organized their stay themselves.
The main means of transport used by non-resident tourists to arrive in Romania was the airplane—74.9% of the total number of tourists. Private cars represented 14.3%, followed by coaches and buses at 9.1%, and other means at 1.7%.
Source: National Institute of Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total amount spent by foreign tourists in Romania in 2016?
Non-resident tourists spent a total of 5,922.5 million RON throughout 2016.
What was the primary reason for visits by non-resident tourists?
The main reason was business (congresses, conferences, trade fairs), accounting for 57.6% of the total number of tourists.
Which mode of transport was most used by foreign tourists?
The airplane was the primary mode of transport, used by 74.9% of all non-resident tourists in 2016.