In the ranking of favorite destinations for Romanians in 2020 compiled by eSky, Romania ranked first with 55% of the total number of bookings, followed by the United Kingdom with 15% of total bookings and Germany with 8%, Italy with 6%, Spain and France with 4%.
Comparing the 2020 period with that of 2019, bookings from Romania to other countries decreased by 33%, a much lower percentage than anticipated by the industry, according to the online travel agency eSky, which conducted an analysis of 2020 trends.
Thus, in the top of favorite destinations for Romanians in a pandemic year, Romania ranked first with 55% of the total number of bookings, followed by the United Kingdom with 15% of the total number of bookings, Germany – 8%, followed by Italy – 6%, Spain and France with 4%, and Belgium with 2%.
Company representatives specified that while in previous years London was the preferred city for tourists, in 2020, the city of Bucharest ranked first with 55% of bookings, followed by London – 17% and Iasi with 7%. In terms of preferences, these cities were followed by Cluj, Timisoara, Bacau, Paris, and Brussels.
Company representatives stated that during the pandemic, a new trend called “travel bubble” was born, consisting of traveling abroad to neighboring countries and relatively close to the traveler’s country.
In 2020, intercontinental travel decreased by 76%, and intra-continental travel by 52%.
The number of travel insurance policies sold in 2020 was lower than in 2019, but it is noteworthy that the number of bookings with purchased travel insurance increased.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the most popular destination for Romanians in 2020?Romania was the top destination, accounting for 55% of the total bookings made by Romanian tourists.
Which cities were preferred by tourists during the pandemic?Bucharest ranked first with 55% of bookings, followed by London (17%) and Iasi (7%).
What does the “travel bubble” trend represent?This concept refers to traveling to neighboring countries or destinations located relatively close to the traveler’s home country.