The number of foreign tourists visiting Romania increased over 17%, during the first five months of the year, compared to the similar period in 2006, the National Statistics Institute informs. The number of Romanians leaving as tourists abroad also increased 22.3%, up to 3.74 million people.
Most tourists visiting Romania come from European countries (94,2%), and mostly from the European Union's member states (59,6%).
Tourism resorts received 2.27 million people between January and May, 12.9% more than during the first months of 2006, 77% being Romanian tourists.
