If you thought Romanians were losing interest in their own seaside , the numbers say otherwise. While the internet is full of criticism and nostalgia about "how it used to be," the reality in sales shows that the seaside remains at the top of preferences. At the Online Tourism Fair, held between February 19 and 23, reservations for the 2025 season exceeded 2,3 million euros , with a 15% increase compared to 2024.
So, how do we explain this paradox? Why, despite the wave of hate, do people continue to book vacations? The answers come in the FunkyTravel Podcast , where we talked to Ștefan Necula, manager of LitoralulRomanesc.ro, about real trends, favorite resorts, and the most expensive vacation booked for summer 2025.
What does the ideal vacation look like for Romanian tourists?
📌 Packages with breakfast included are the most sought after.
📌 3 and 4 star hotels are at the top of the choices, a sign that tourists value comfort.
📌 Average booking budget is 3.300 lei, but the extremes are interesting:
If you had asked about Mamaia a year ago , you would probably have received contradictory answers. But the numbers now say otherwise: the resort is making a comeback! Here is the top of the resorts with the biggest increases:
✔️ Mamaia – +16% in reservations compared to 2024.
✔️ Neptune-Olympus – +12%, due to modernizations and all-inclusive offers.
✔️ Jupiter – +19%, the surprise of the season due to the quality-price ratio.
✔️ Saturn – absolute leader, with an increase of 45% compared to last year!
Why is there online hate, but sales are increasing?
On Facebook and TikTok, the Romanian seaside seems doomed, but the reality is different. Tourists still choose our resorts, and Mamaia is starting to regain its status as a premium destination.
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