The accommodation capacity of tourist reception structures in the first half of 2020 was 54.9% lower compared to the same period last year, according to data provided by the National Institute of Statistics.
In the first six months of 2020, hotels held the largest share, at 60.2%, of the total tourist accommodation capacity in operation, followed by agritourism pensions with 13.1%, tourist pensions – 12%, tourist villas – 4%, hostels – 3.8%, motels – 3.2%, and other types of tourist reception structures with accommodation functions – 3.7%.
Foreign visitor arrivals to Romania in the first six months of 2020 were nearly 2.725 million, a decrease of 50.8% compared to the first half of 2019.
Road transport was the most used by foreign visitors for travel to Romania – 79.7% of the total number of arrivals; the remaining trips were made by air (17.6%), sea (1.7%), and rail (1.0%).
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad in the first half of 2020 were 5.121 million, a decrease of 49.6% compared to the first half of 2019. The majority of Romanian visitors’ trips abroad were made by road transport (68.8%); the remaining trips were made by air (30.5%), rail (0.5%), and sea (0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Romania’s accommodation capacity decrease in H1 2020?The accommodation capacity dropped by 54.9% compared to the first half of 2019.
What type of accommodation had the highest share in Romania?Hotels accounted for the largest share of the total accommodation capacity, representing 60.2%.
What was the preferred mode of transport for foreign visitors?Road transport was the most popular choice, used by 79.7% of foreign visitors arriving in Romania.