In the fourth quarter of 2015, the total number of non-residents staying in collective tourist accommodation structures was 477.6 thousand, and their total expenditures amounted to 1,269.4 million RON.
57.9% of the total number of non-resident tourists who arrived in Romania in the fourth quarter of 2015 had business, participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions as the main reason for their stay. Their expenditures represented 54.8% of the total.
The second reason for the stay spent by non-residents in Romania was represented by travel for private purposes – 42.1% of the total number of non-resident tourists, with holiday travel standing out among these – 63%.
Of the total business expenditures, the largest share is represented by accommodation costs – 50.8%, with accommodation including breakfast being preferred – 88.4%. Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 15.9%, and those for shopping represented 13%. Of the total shopping expenditures, 37.5% represented spending on gifts and souvenirs, followed by spending on food and beverages at 35.3%.
Expenditures for car rentals had a share of 59.8% of total transport expenditures, while expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and slot machine halls represented 73.6% of total recreation expenditures.
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania, 47.9% organized their stay through travel agencies, and 29.5% organized their stay on their own.
The main means of transport used by non-resident tourists to arrive in Romania was the airplane – 78.5% of the total number of tourists. Own cars represented 11.6%, followed by coaches and buses with 9.4%, and other means – 0.5%.
In 2015, the number of non-resident tourists staying in collective tourist accommodation structures was 2,231 thousand, and their total expenditures amounted to 5,634.5 million RON.
In 2015, the main reason for the stay spent by non-resident tourists in Romania was business, participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions – 55.9% of the total number of non-resident tourists, with their expenditures representing 59.5% of the total.
The second reason for the stay spent by non-residents in Romania was represented by travel for private purposes – 44.1% of the total number of non-resident tourists, with holiday travel standing out among these – 62%.
Of the total business expenditures, the largest share is represented by accommodation costs – 53.3%, with accommodation including breakfast being preferred – 90.2%. Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 16.4%, and those for shopping represented 12.7%.
Of the total shopping expenditures, 38.4% represented spending on food and beverages, followed by spending on gifts and souvenirs at 35.4%. Expenditures for car rentals had a share of 61% of total transport expenditures, while expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and slot machine halls represented 52.1% of total recreation expenditures.
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania, 49% organized their stay through travel agencies, and 28.7% organized their stay on their own.
The main means of transport used by non-resident tourists to arrive in Romania was the airplane – 77.8% of the total number of tourists. Own cars represented 12.5%, followed by coaches and buses with 8.7%, and other means – 1%.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did non-resident tourists spend in Romania in 2015?
Non-resident tourists spent a total of 5,634.5 million RON in Romania throughout 2015.
What was the primary reason for foreign tourists visiting Romania?
The main reason was business, including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions, accounting for 55.9% of tourists.
What was the preferred mode of transport for non-residents?
The airplane was the primary mode of transport, used by 77.8% of the total number of non-resident tourists.