In the first quarter of this year, the 443,000 non-resident tourists who visited Romania spent approximately 1.293 billion RON, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.
The total number of non-residents staying in collective tourist accommodation structures in the first quarter of 2019 was 443.7 thousand, with their expenditures totaling 1,292.6 million RON.
Non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the first quarter of 2019 spent an average of 2,912.9 RON/person, according to NIS data.
Business (including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions) was the main reason for the stay for 60.7% of non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in Q1 2019, with their expenditures representing 64.4% of the total.
Of the total business expenditures, the largest share is represented by accommodation costs (50.4%), with bed and breakfast being preferred (92.6% of total accommodation expenditures). Information published by Profit.ro can only be taken within the limit of 500 characters and by citing the source with an active link in the lead. Any deviation from this rule constitutes a violation of Law 8/1996 on copyright.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many foreign tourists visited Romania in Q1 2019?
Approximately 443,700 non-resident tourists visited Romania during the first quarter of 2019.
What was the primary reason for these visits?
Business travel was the main reason for 60.7% of non-resident tourists, accounting for 64.4% of total expenditures.
What was the average expenditure per non-resident tourist?
On average, a non-resident tourist spent 2,912.9 RON during their stay in Romania in Q1 2019.