Romania recorded the largest gap in the European Union between growth in platform-based overnight stays and overall tourist accommodation in the second quarter of 2026, according to an analysis by Destination Finder using Eurostat data.
Overnight stays booked through platforms such as Airbnb, Booking and Expedia rose by 11.39% in Romania during the period, while total tourist overnight stays fell by 6.70%. The resulting difference of 18.09 percentage points is the highest among all EU27 member states.
The figures point to a structural shift in how accommodation is being booked in Romania, with short-stay platforms capturing a growing share of demand even as the broader market contracts. Destination Finder's full analysis, including rankings, methodology and sources, is available at destination-finder.com.
