{"id":114889,"date":"2024-03-21T08:41:04","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T06:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/romanian-tourism-in-2023-domestic-growth-slow-external-recovery\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T22:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T20:40:30","slug":"romanian-tourism-in-2023-domestic-growth-slow-external-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/romanian-tourism-in-2023-domestic-growth-slow-external-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Romanian Tourism in 2023: Domestic Growth, Slow External Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;background: white;vertical-align: baseline\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';color: #0c0c0c\">The number of Romanian tourists who chose local destinations in 2023 was near a record high, reaching nearly 7 million accommodations in hotel structures. This figure exceeds the pre-pandemic average and demonstrates a significant recovery in domestic tourism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;background: white;vertical-align: baseline\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';color: #0c0c0c\">Air traffic exceeded 2019 levels, indicating a revival of the tourism sector as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;background: white;vertical-align: baseline\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';color: #0c0c0c\">International tourism remained below the pre-pandemic level, with the number of foreign tourists being approximately 25% lower.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;background: white;vertical-align: baseline\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';color: #0c0c0c\">Investments in the hotel sector are increasing, attracted by market stability and growing demand. A significant expansion of the accommodation supply is projected, with over 2,000 new rooms estimated to be delivered between 2024 and 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;background: white;vertical-align: baseline\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';color: #0c0c0c\">Entry of new hotel brands into the market, ranging from luxury to affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;background: white;vertical-align: baseline\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';color: #0c0c0c\">The emergence of professional operators who manage hotels under lease agreements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;background: white;vertical-align: baseline\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';color: #0c0c0c\">4 and 5-star hotels in Bucharest recorded the highest revenue growth, with an ADR (average daily rate per available room) of 126 EUR\/room\/night in central areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;background: white;vertical-align: baseline;margin: 0cm 0cm 22.5pt 0cm\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt;font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';color: #0c0c0c\">Medium-term prospects are moderate, given economic uncertainties, labor shortages, and rising operating costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What was the performance of domestic tourism in 2023?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Domestic tourism reached near-record levels with almost 7 million hotel stays, surpassing pre-pandemic averages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How is the hotel supply expected to evolve in the coming years?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The market is expanding, with over 2,000 new rooms projected to enter the supply between 2024 and 2026 across various segments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the current financial indicators for Bucharest hotels?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Luxury and upscale hotels (4 and 5 stars) in central Bucharest saw an Average Daily Rate (ADR) of 126 EUR per room night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The number of Romanian tourists who chose local destinations in 2023 was near a record high, reaching nearly 7 million accommodations in hotel structures. This figure exceeds the pre-pandemic average and demonstrates a significant recovery in domestic tourism. Air traffic exceeded 2019 levels, indicating a revival of the tourism sector as a whole. 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