In the first quarter of this year, the number of overnight stays by Romanian tourists in Palestinian hotels increased by over 50% compared to the same period in 2017.
Romania ranked 3rd in the world for the number of visits to Palestine in 2017, after Russia and the USA, and 2nd for the number of overnight stays, after Poland, stated the general director of the marketing department of the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Majed Ishaq.
In 2017, the number of Romanian tourists who visited Bethlehem was 53,742, and the number of overnight stays in Bethlehem was 128,954. The highest number of overnight stays occurred in April, 18,488, compared to 13,267 in the same month of 2017.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Romanian tourism in Palestine grow in Q1?
Overnight stays by Romanian tourists in Palestinian hotels increased by over 50% in the first quarter compared to the same period in 2017.
Where does Romania rank in terms of visits to Palestine?
In 2017, Romania ranked 3rd globally for visits to Palestine, trailing only Russia and the United States, and 2nd for overnight stays.
Which Palestinian city is most popular among Romanian tourists?
Bethlehem is a primary destination, recording 53,742 Romanian visitors and 128,954 overnight stays in 2017.