According to the latest data from the National Statistics Office, total outbound tourists for the second quarter of this year were estimated at 38,967, while total nights spent amounted to 519,489.

The travel restrictions in force for many countries at that time due to the Covid-19 pandemic was reflected in a decrease in the number of outbound trips for holiday purposes, which numbered 9,740. The NSO said that 19,215 trips were undertaken for visiting friends and relatives.

Italy remained the most popular destination, with a share of 37.8% of total tourist trips.

The NSO noted that the largest share of guest nights (79.6%) was spent in non-rented accommodation establishments. The average length of stay of total outbound tourists stood at 13.3 nights.

Total expenditure by outbound tourists between April and June reached €34.5 million, equivalent to an average €886 per person, the NSO said.

Total outbound tourist trips between January and June 2021 numbered 57,684, a decrease of 50.1% over last year. Total nights spent by outbound tourists went up by 23.5% totalling 831,118 nights. In addition, the NSO advised that the total estimated outlay by resident tourists stood at €52.6 million, 35.3% lower than that recorded for the same period in 2020.

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