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Black Sea resorts are preparing to welcome tourists for the Easter mini-vacation

Black Sea resorts are preparing to welcome tourists for the Easter mini-vacation from April 18-21. According to Litoralulromanesc.ro, almost 130 accommodation units will be functional, mostly in Mamaia, Mamaia Nord and Eforie Nord, but also in Neptun-Olimp and Costinești.

Romanian Tourists Stuck In Madrid Due To Cancelled Flight

A group of Romanian tourists was stuck in Madrid after their Bucharest-bound flight was cancelled for technical reasons, and they were accommodated at hotels near the airport.

Romanian PM Explains The Dismissal of Romanian Consul in Portugal

Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Tudose said on Monday, on a Facebook post, why he dismissed the Romanian consul in Portugal and motivated his decision based on the poor assistance provided to the Romanian tourists stuck in Lisbon.

Romanian Tourists Stuck In Lisbon Return To Bucharest Monday Evening

The group of 35 Romanian tourists who went on holiday through travel agency Paralela 45 and who were stuck for two days in Lisbon after TAP Portugal cancelled their Bucharest-bound flight twice are returning to the Romanian capital on Monday evening, on a flight provided by the Portuguese airline.

Two Polish Tourists Killed By Lighting Bout In Western Romanian Mountains

Two Polish tourists died Friday morning when they were struck by lightning during a heavy storm near the Padis cabin in the mountains in Bihor county, western Romania.

Tourist Arrivals In Romania Fall 0.7% In 2010

The number of tourists entering Romania was 0.7% lower in 2010 compared with a year before, while the number of tourists accommodated was down 7.1%, the National Statistical Institute, or INS, said Thursday.

No. Of British Tourists In Romania Might Increase By 10% In 2011

The number of British tourists in Romania might increase by 10% next year, once the country’s tourist brand is presented and promoted in the United Kingdom, said Sorin Munteanu, head of the Romanian Tourism Ministry delegation at the World Travel Market fair in London.

Number Of Tourists Entering Romania In August Up 8.9% YY

The number of tourists entering Romania was 8.9% higher in August compared with the same month a year before, while the number of tourists accommodated was down 15.2% on the year, the National Statistical Institute, or INS, said Monday.

Over 125,000 Tourists Spending Weekend On Romanian Black Sea Coast

More than 125,000 tourists are spending their weekend in resorts on the Romanian Black Sea shore, but hotel operators expect their numbers to swell by a few more thousand.

Over 170,000 Tourists Spent Weekend On Romanian Black Sea Coast

Over 170,000 tourists spent their weekend in resorts on the Romanian Black Sea shore.

Romanian Foreign Min Wants To Entice Chinese Tourists Into Visiting Romania

Romania’s Foreign Affairs Minister Teodor Baconschi told a news conference in Shanghai, on Thursday, that he will hold talks with Chinese officials on easing visa procedures so that Chinese citizens start visiting Romania.

About 120,000 Tourists Spent Weekend On Romanian Black Sea Coast

About 120,000 people spent their weekend in resorts on the Romanian Black Sea shore, the busiest weekend so far this season.

Number Of Foreign Visitors To Romania To Rise 18%, To 9.6M By 2014 – Study

The number of foreign tourists coming to Romania will rise 18% by 2014, to 9.6 million visitors, according to the estimates of market study firm Euromonitor International.

Romanians Spent About EUR6M On Tourism Services On May 1

Over 86,000 Romanians spent the International Workers’ Day in the country’s tourist resorts and only 11,000 people chose to go abroad on May 1, said the Romanian Tourism Employers’ Federation in a press release Sunday.

Romanian Seaside Tourists Rejoice Low-Cost Program „One Week By The Sea”

Tourists wishing to spend their vacation on the Romanian seaside, between May 3 and June 15, will pay prices ranging from 159 lei (EUR1=RON4.1308) to RON399 for six-night accommodation, via the low-cost program “One week by the sea," launched by the Romanian Tourism Employers Federation, or FPTR.

Nearly 75,000 Romanians To Spend Easter In The Country – Tour Operators Assoc

Around 75,000 Romanians will spend the Easter holiday in the country, 5% more than last year, and 10,000-12,000 Romanians will spend the Easter abroad, 50% less compared to last year, Romania’s National Association of Tour Operators (ANAT) spokesman Traian Badulescu said Thursday.

Romania Eyes Partnership To Lure Scandinavian Tourists

Romania’s Tourism & Regional Development Ministry secretary of state Sorin Munteanu meets Wednesday with officials of German Group TUI and plans to conclude a partnership with TUI Scandinavia in a move to lure tourists from Scandinavian countries to Romania.

Fewer Romanians Spent New Year’s In The Country Or Abroad

The number of Romanian tourists who spent the New Year’s in boarding houses or hotels countrywide was down 8% on the year, to 95,400 people who spent 124.5 million lei (EUR1=RON4.2282), down 13% from 2008, according to Romania’s Federation of Tourism Employers’ Associations (FPTR).

Ten Thousand Romanians Took Luxury Vacations This Year, But Lowered Travel Budgets

Ten thousand Romanians bought luxury vacation packages this year, 25% more than in 2008, despite the economic crisis, but they did lower their travel budgets, Romania’s association of tour operators’ association ANAT said Friday.

Forty Tourists In Romanian Hotel Sinaia Infected With AH1N1 Flu

Hotel Sinaia in the Romanian resort of Sinaia was closed Sunday evening after 40 tourists, Romanians and from abroad, were diagnosed with the AH1N1 flu virus, the Health Ministry announced.

Romania’s President Dismisses Infrastructure Problems As Real, But Worn Out Cliché

Romania’s President Traian Basescu said Thursday on the public radio the issue of foreign tourists not being able to visit Romania because of the poor state of the country's road infrastructure is real, but became a cliche, as 70% of tourists fly to Romania.

Number Of Tourists Entering Romania In July Dn 10.9% YY

The number of tourists entering Romania was 10.9% lower in July compared with the same month a year before, while the number of tourists accommodated was down 14.9% on the year, the National Statistical Institute, or INS, said Thursday.

Number Of Tourists Entering Romania Dn 12.9% On Yr In June

The number of tourists entering Romania was 12.9% lower in June compared with the same month a year before, while the number of tourists accommodated was down 11.1% on the year, the National Statistical Institute, or INS, said Tuesday.

Number Of Tourists Entering Romania Dn 10.6% On Yr In May

The number of tourists entering Romania was 10.6% lower in May compared with the same month a year before, while the number of tourists accommodated was down 12.2% on the year, the National Statistical Institute, or INS, said Friday.

Romanian Tourists Produced 75 Tons Of Waste On May 1 Vacation

Some 75 tons of waste were collected from the Romanian seaside beaches behind the tourists who spent their May 1 vacation there, but the quantity is approximately one third lower than the one collected last year.

Official Data Puts 100,000 Tourists At Romanian Seaside May 1

Nearly 100,000 Romanians spent their mini holiday on May 1 at the Black Sea seaside, the Tourism Ministry said in a statement Monday, rubbing out the 20,000 number forwarded by the National Tour Agencies Association.

Number Of Tourists In Romania Dn 23% On Yr In Feb

The number of tourists accommodated in Romania was down 23% in February compared with the same month a year before, the National Statistical Institute, or INS, said Friday.

German Ship „Deutschland” Opens Cruise Season In Romanian Black Sea Port

German cruise ship "Deutschland" which carries over 400 tourists from Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the United States of America, opens Saturday the cruise season in Romania’s southeastern Constanta harbor.

Many Romanians Chose Skiing Over Elections This Weekend

Many Romanians chose to hit the ski slopes in Poiana Brasov and Predeal, central Romania, this weekend instead of going to the polls.

Romanian Tourists Still Missing, Rescuers To Resume Searches Tuesday

Rescue mountaineers were unable to locate two tourists who went missing Saturday on Bucegi mountain, central Romania, and said will suspend searches until tomorrow morning.

Mountain Rescuers Suspend Searches For Missing Tourists C. Romania

Rescuers said Sunday will suspend until tomorrow searches for two tourists stranded on Bucegi mountain, central Romania.

Romanians Benefit From Online Visa System For Australia

Romanian citizens willing to travel to Australia either for pleasure or business can apply for visas online, starting Oct 27, via the "eVisitor" system aiming to simplify proceedings needed to obtain the two types of visa, a press release of Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry read.

FM: Romanian National Kidnapped In Egypt Is Safe And Sound

The eleven European tourists and eight Egyptians taken hostage by gunmen in a remote border area of Egypt more than a week ago have landed safely in Cairo, Romanian Foreign Ministry said Monday, mentioning the Romanian national Oana Irina Kalis is in good health.

Romanian Tourists Rescued After Seven Hour Ordeal On Mountain Ridge

Four tourists were recovered by mountain rescue teams in Romanian mountain resort Busteni, Saturday night, after a seven hour ordeal in which they were stuck on a ridge at the Bucsoiului Valley exit, in the Bucegi mountains, at over 2,200 meters altitude, as a storm had broken out.

Romanian National Allegedly Kidnapped In Egypt

A group of tourists, including one Romanian, five Germans and five Italians, was kidnapped in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan, CNN reported.

Lonely Planet Travel Guide Warns Tourists About Romanian Pick Pocketers

Tourists who visit Romania have several things to worry about, such as pick-pocketers, cab drivers who refuse to turn on their taximeters, overcharged restaurant bills or reckless drivers, Lonely Planet said in its country travel guide Tuesday.

Most Of Bulgaria’s 2007 Tourists Were Romanian Neighbors

The largest number of tourists, 1.3 million people, to visit Bulgaria between January and September 2007 were Romanians. The percentage is 40% up compared to the similar period a year ago.