Ecotourism in Romania: Exploring Potential and Promoting Responsible Tourism

Subić, Jonel and Pătărlăgeanu, Roxana Simona and Jeločnik, Marko and Gheorghe, Alina Georgiana (2024) Ecotourism in Romania: Exploring Potential and Promoting Responsible Tourism. In: Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences Exploring Global Perspectives: The Future of Economics and Social Sciences. Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, pp. 49-58. ISBN 2704-6524

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Abstract

In Romania, ecotourism has become an important tool for nature conservation and the sustainable development of local communities. It promotes not only environmental protection, but also cultural values and local traditions. The Ecotourism Certification System was developed in collaboration with authorities and organisations in the field and is an important tool to achieve environmental protection objectives. The Romanian Ecotourism Association through the statistical data provided show a significant increase a economic impact of ecotourism in Romania, highlighting his potential. The present study investigates consumer perceptions and behaviours regarding ecotourism in Romania, in the situation where environmental protection is gaining proportions day by day, and sustainable development is an increasingly important topic. This article aims to show the importance of promoting ecotourism in Romania and how necessary a tourism offers to protect first and to satisfy tourists’ preferences for responsible and sustainable vacations.

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