Around 155,000 Romanians spent New Year’s Eve in domestic resorts, an increase of 7% compared to last year, spending approximately 155 million RON, 8% more than the previous year.
Additionally, about 10,000 Romanians chose to travel abroad through travel agencies for the winter holidays, an increase of 22%. They spent over 6 million EUR outside the country on tourism services alone, a figure 23% higher than the previous year, according to the Federation of Romanian Tourism Employers (FPTR).
During this period, the preference for Romanian destinations was maintained, a trend expected to continue throughout 2017, driven by the international political climate and the safety offered by our country as a holiday destination.
The most sought-after areas were Prahova Valley, Poiana Brasov, Paltinis, Ranca, Straja, Calimanesti, Felix, and traditional rural areas such as Bran-Moieciu, Maramures, and Bucovina.
Over 29,000 Romanians chose to spend the winter holidays in spa resorts, an increase of 3.5% compared to last year. Increases were also recorded in the Danube Delta, but not on the seaside.
Rural tourism continues to record the highest number of seats sold for New Year’s Eve. Thus, 55,000 tourists preferred to spend the night at guesthouses, 5% more than last year.
Increases were also noted in mountain areas, where 38,000 people opted to spend their New Year’s holiday in the mountains, up 5% from last year.
Over 35,000 people paid for New Year’s Eve offers at hotels in Romania’s major cities, an increase of approximately 16% compared to the previous year.
Romanians who chose to spend their holiday abroad had a choice between skiing and winter sports destinations, city-break packages in European cities, and distant exotic destinations. The most popular destinations were Austria, France, Italy, Slovenia, and Bulgaria.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Romanians celebrated New Year’s Eve within the country?
Approximately 155,000 Romanians spent the holiday in domestic resorts, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year.
What was the total expenditure for domestic tourism during this period?
Romanians spent roughly 155 million RON on domestic New Year’s Eve celebrations, an 8% increase in spending year-over-year.
Which international destinations were most popular for Romanian travelers?
The most sought-after foreign destinations included Austria, France, Italy, Slovenia, and Bulgaria, primarily for skiing and city breaks.