In the first nine months of 2019, the total number of non-residents staying in collective tourist accommodation structures was approximately 2.106 million people, and their expenses exceeded 5.485 billion RON, according to data centralized by the National Institute of Statistics.
Business represented the main reason for the stay for 54.6% of the non-resident tourists arriving in Romania during the mentioned period, their expenses representing 57.7% of the total, namely 3.164 billion RON.
The second reason for the stay spent by non-residents in Romania was private travel (45.4% of the total number of non-resident tourists), among which holiday travel stood out (66.8%).
According to the NIS, of the total non-residents arriving in Romania, 47.3% organized their stay through travel agencies, and 33.7% organized their stay themselves.
The number of non-resident tourists staying in private accommodation units in the first nine months of 2019 was 40,577, their expenses in Romania being 39.1 million RON.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total spending of non-resident tourists in Romania in 2019?
In the first nine months of 2019, non-resident tourists spent over 5.485 billion RON in collective accommodation structures.
What was the primary reason for foreign visits to Romania?
Business travel was the main reason for 54.6% of tourists, accounting for 57.7% of the total expenditures.
How do foreign tourists typically organize their trips to Romania?
Approximately 47.3% of non-resident tourists organized their stay through travel agencies, while 33.7% opted for self-organization.