In January of this year, Brasov County was visited by 44,629 tourists, of which 39,145 were Romanian tourists and 5,484 were foreign tourists. The number of Romanian tourists increased by 14.2%, and foreign tourists by 13.1%, compared to the same period of the previous year.
According to data from the Brasov County Statistical Directorate, arrivals in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions in Brasov County recorded a 14.1% increase in the first month of the year, compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.
During the analyzed period, Romanian tourist arrivals represented 87.7% of the total number of arrivals, an increase compared to January 2010, when this percentage was 87.6%.
Arrivals in hotels accounted for a share of 61.7%, arrivals in tourist pensions 15.5%, and those in agrotourism pensions 7.7% of total arrivals.
Of the foreign tourists who stayed in tourist reception structures in Brasov County, 90.2% were from Europe, and 5% from Asia.
The most tourists were from the Republic of Moldova (2,088 people), Ukraine (622 people), Germany (406 people), France (305 people), the Russian Federation (280 people), and Italy (213 people).
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions in Brasov County saw a 19.3% increase in January 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.
Overnight stays by Romanian tourists represented 84.5% of the total number of overnight stays, while overnight stays by foreign tourists represented 15.5%.
The average length of stay was 2.4 days, specifically 2.4 days for Romanian tourists and 3.1 days for foreign ones.
The net utilization index of tourist accommodation places in operation in Brasov was 23.6%, 2.3% higher than in January 2010.
Source: Transilvania Expres
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did tourism grow in Brasov in January?
Total tourist arrivals in Brasov County increased by 14.1% compared to the previous year, reaching 44,629 visitors.
Which countries do most foreign tourists in Brasov come from?
The majority of foreign tourists come from Europe (90.2%), with the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, and Germany being the top source countries.
What is the average length of stay for tourists in Brasov?
The average stay is 2.4 days, with foreign tourists staying slightly longer at an average of 3.1 days.