Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in October 2021 totaled 648.1 thousand people, an increase of 31.4% compared to October 2020. Of these, 84.7% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and only 15.3% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 76.7% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 77.3% arrived from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in October 2021 totaled 1,364.3 thousand, an increase of 28.2% compared to October 2020. Of these, overnight stays by Romanian tourists represented 84%, while overnight stays by foreign tourists recorded a percentage of 16%.
Regarding the number of overnight stays by foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those arriving from Europe – 75.1% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 75.6% come from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in October 2021 was 2.1 days for Romanian tourists and 2.2 days for foreign tourists.
The net utilization index of tourist accommodation places in October 2021 was 21.6% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 4.1% compared to October 2020.
Higher net utilization indices of accommodation places in October 2021 were recorded in hotels – 27.4%, accommodation spaces on ships – 19.5%, tourist villas – 16.1%, tourist pensions – 14.6%, hostels – 13.7%, motels – 13.4%, agritourism pensions and bungalows – each with 12.3%, and tourist chalets – 10.7%.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania recorded at border points were 613.4 thousand people in October 2021, an increase of 74.8% compared to October 2020. Road and air transport means were the most used for arrivals from abroad, representing 72.4% and 23.8%, respectively, of the total number of arrivals.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad recorded at border points were 1,015.9 thousand people in October 2021, an increase of 42.7% compared to October 2020. Road and air transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 58.9% and 40.5%, respectively, of the total number of departures.
Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in the period January – October 2021 totaled 8,158.4 thousand people, an increase of 44.3% compared to the same period in 2020. Of these, 91.2% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 8.8% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those arriving from Europe (78.8% of total foreign tourists), and of these, a percentage of 77.4% come from European Union countries.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in the period January – October 2021 totaled 18,487.2 thousand, an increase of 40.7% compared to the same period in 2020. Of these, 91.6% represented overnight stays by Romanian tourists and 8.4% were overnight stays by foreign tourists.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist reception structures, the largest share was held by those arriving from Europe (77.2% of total foreign tourists), and of these, 76.4% came from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in the period January – October 2021 was 2.3 days for Romanian tourists and 2.2 days for foreign tourists.
The net utilization index of tourist accommodation places in the analyzed period was 27.8% for total tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2.8% compared to the period January – October 2020.
Higher net utilization indices of tourist accommodation places in the period January – October 2021 were recorded in hotels (33.6%), tourist villas (26.6%), bungalows (26%), accommodation spaces on ships (24.3%), tourist cabins (20.8%), campsites (20.6%), tourist stops and tourist pensions (each with 19%), hostels (18.7%), agritourism pensions (18.1%), and tourist chalets (16.3%).
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania recorded at border points were in the period
January – October 2021 of 5,744.7 thousand arrivals, an increase of 28.8% compared to the same period in 2020.
Road and air transport means were the most used for arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, representing 79.6% for road and 16.3% for air, respectively, of the total number of arrivals.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad recorded at border points were in the analyzed period 9,903.1 thousand departures, an increase of 15.4% compared to the same period in 2020.
Road and air transport means were the most used for departures abroad, representing 67.1% for road and 32.3% for air, of the total number of departures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the growth in tourist arrivals in the first 10 months of 2021?Arrivals increased by 44.3% compared to the same period in 2020, reaching a total of over 8.1 million people.
Which accommodation type had the highest occupancy rate?Hotels recorded the highest net utilization index of accommodation places, with an average of 33.6% during the January-October 2021 period.
What was the share of domestic vs. foreign tourists?Romanian tourists represented the vast majority, accounting for 91.2% of total arrivals, while foreign tourists represented 8.8%.