Arrivals in tourist accommodation units increased by 18.6% in the first 10 months
Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures between January 1 and October 31, 2022, totaled 9.674 million people, an 18.6% increase compared to the same period in 2021, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Of the total number of arrivals, those of Romanian tourists in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions represented 86.3%, while arrivals of foreign tourists accounted for 13.7%.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures between January 1 and October 31, 2022, totaled 21.104 million, a 14.2% increase compared to those from the period of January 1 – October 31, 2021.
Of the total number of overnight stays in the first ten months of the current year, those of Romanian tourists in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions represented 86.3%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists accounted for 13.7%.
The average length of stay during the mentioned period was 2.2 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of tourist accommodation places between January 1 and October 31, 2022, was 30.7% across all tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 2.9 percentage points compared to the period of January 1 – October 31, 2021.
By county, the number of tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions recorded higher values in: Constanța (1.215 million people), Bucharest (1.211 million people), and Brașov (991,500 people), while tourist overnight stays in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions also recorded higher values in Constanța (4.014 million), Bucharest (2.383 million), and Brașov (1.853 million).
By country, the most arrivals of foreign tourists staying in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions between January 1 and October 31, 2022, came from: Germany (150,400 people), Israel (119,400 people), and Italy (95,800 people).
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 10.710 million people in the first 10 months of 2022, an 86.4% increase compared to the period of January 1 – October 31, 2021.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 14.737 million people, a 48.8% increase compared to the same period last year.
INS data shows that arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in October 2022 totaled 970,100 people, a 49.7% increase compared to October 2021. Of the total number of arrivals in October 2022, arrivals of Romanian tourists in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions represented 83.9%, and arrivals of foreign tourists 16.1%.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in October 2022 totaled 2.042 million, a 49.7% increase compared to October 2021. Of the total number of overnight stays in October 2022, overnight stays of Romanian tourists in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions represented 83.2%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists accounted for 16.8%.
The average length of stay in October 2022 was 2.1 days for Romanian tourists and 2.2 days for foreign tourists.
The net occupancy rate of tourist accommodation places in October 2022 was 31.7% across all tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 10.1 percentage points compared to October 2021.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, in October 2022 totaled 1.104 million people, an 80.1% increase compared to October 2021.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, in October 2022 totaled 1.502 million people, a 47.9% increase compared to October 2021.
Arrivals in apartments and rooms for rent recorded in October 2022 totaled 77,500 people, a 71.8% increase compared to October 2021. Of the total number of arrivals in October 2022, arrivals of Romanian tourists in apartments and rooms for rent represented 88.9%, while arrivals of foreign tourists represented 11.1%.
Overnight stays recorded in apartments and rooms for rent in October 2022 totaled 144,400, a 74.4% increase compared to October 2021. Of the total number of overnight stays in October 2022, overnight stays of Romanian tourists in apartments and rooms for rent represented 86.9%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists accounted for 13.1%.
Arrivals in apartments and rooms for rent recorded between January 1 and October 31, 2022, totaled 919,300 people, a 38.2% increase compared to the period of January 1 – October 31, 2021. Of the total number of arrivals between January 1 and October 31, 2022, arrivals of Romanian tourists in apartments and rooms for rent represented 93%, and arrivals of foreign tourists 7%.
By county, between January 1 and October 31, 2022, the number of tourist arrivals in apartments and rooms for rent recorded higher values in: Constanța (198,700 people), Brașov (149,800 people), and the Capital (122,300 people). Overnight stays recorded in apartments and rooms for rent between January 1 and October 31, 2022, totaled 1.998 million, a 27% increase compared to the period of January 1 – October 31, 2021.
Of the total number of overnight stays in the first 10 months of 2022, those of Romanian tourists in apartments and rooms for rent represented 92.8%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists accounted for 7.2%.
By county, tourist overnight stays in apartments and rooms for rent between January 1 and October 31, 2022, recorded higher values in: Constanța (639,700), Brașov (274,700), and Bucharest (236,500).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Romanian counties saw the highest number of tourist arrivals?
Constanța, Bucharest, and Brașov recorded the highest numbers of arrivals and overnight stays during the first ten months of 2022.
What were the top countries of origin for foreign tourists visiting Romania?
The majority of foreign tourists came from Germany (150,400), Israel (119,400), and Italy (95,800).
How did the tourism sector perform in October 2022 compared to the previous year?
October 2022 saw a significant surge, with arrivals and overnight stays increasing by 49.7% compared to October 2021.