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According to the latest Eurostat data, only 26.6% of the Romanians have financial ability to relax per week. In Europe, only Bulgaria approached this number, while in other countries of Western and Northern Europe there were much higher indicators.
On average, about 85% of Sweden, Luxembourg and the Netherlands can support the annual day off vacationField
This was translated into a sharp decline in tourism in Romania, for example, in the long -term resort of Mama Mama Mama, which now looks like a “skeleton of his old self”, with hundreds of solar flights that remained empty.
“You can see this clear that you do not need to be an expert. See how much you won last year, on the same day and how much you won this year. We are talking about a reduction by about 30-35%, ”says Razwan Chikhan, Mummy Hotel.
Why are tourists noticeably smaller?
A decrease in vacationers is the result of many factors, from the war in Ukraine to economic problems. However, one of the key reasons is the decision of Bucharest to reduce the cost of a popular coupons program by 50%.
These coupons can be used to accommodate hotels, food and drinks and entertainment in the participating places inside Romanian And they are aimed at improving local tourism, as well as attracting foreign travelers.
Pursus agents say that in May 2024, festive vouchers were sold about 95 million euros, but this year only 9 million euros were sold. Hotels in this area say that the reduction is high, seriously burden their business.
“Booking has not been made for more than two, three days, because tourists are less,” said Felicia Simion, a hotel in her mother.
“In our unit, a breakfast room costs 69-79 euros in July, with breakfast and sunny sun loungers. In general, the package is from 138 to 168 euros per night. All includes sunny launches, also drinks throughout the day, ”said Sebastian Puzan, also guests.
Prices were released at altitudes
The decrease in tourists mainly affects hotels of two and three stars, where most of the stay are paid for coupons for holidays.
But tourists also say that Prices Recently, they have been saturated, also contributing to the decline in reservation.
“Very expensive, very expensive compared to previous years”He said cătălin ciobanu.
“Everything is more expensive, from a bottle of water to the famous Pinta beer.”
“I definitely did not calculate, but for one day you need about 160 euros,” said Virgil Nohai, a tourist.
Last month, most seaside resorts took place on weekends, and in previous years, visitors remained for a week or more.
Most tourists have also chosen the latest offers this year.