Tourism in Romania
Tourism in Romania focuses on the country's natural landscapes and its rich history. The number of tourists is growing every year and tourism is becoming an increasingly important source for Romania's GDP with 7-9 million people now visiting yearly. Romania's economy is characterized by a huge potential for tourism. Number of tourists grew from 4.8 million in 2002 to 8.9 million in 2008. The revenues grew from 400 million in 2002 to 607 in 2004.[1] Tourism in Romania attracted €880 million in investments in 2005.[2]
Tourism is a significant contributor to the Romanian economy. In the 1990s the government heavily promoted the development of skiing in the Romanian Carpathians. Domestic and international tourism generates about 4% of gross domestic product (GDP) and 0.8 million jobs. Following commerce, tourism is the second largest component of the services sector. In 2006 Romania registered 20 million overnight stays by international tourists, 4% higher than in the previous year and an all-time record. Two-thirds of all major trade fairs from Central Europe are held in Romania, and each year they attract 2 to 3 million business travelers, about 20% of whom are foreigners. The four most important trade fairs take place in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iaşi, Timişoara.
In the year 2006, 14,122,798 tourists vacationed in Romania. The total revenue was $4.2 billion and with an average expenditure of $679 per tourist. Over the years, Romania has emerged as a popular tourist destination for many Europeans, often competing with Greece, Italy and Spain. Romania destinations such as Constanța and Mamaia (sometimes called the Romanian Riviera) have become very popular among European tourists.
Romania has a highly developed tourism infrastructure, making it a good market for tourism-related equipment and services.
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[edit] Activities
- Camping and hiking in the Carpathian Mountains
- Skiing in the mountain resorts on the Prahova Valley: Sinaia, Buşteni, Predeal, Poiana Brașov (nearby), Arieşeni
- Black Sea Romanian resorts (see also Mamaia)
- Medieval churches and monasteries of Moldavia and Bukovina (see also Painted churches of Northern Moldavia)
- Danube Delta, the best preserved delta of Europe
- Sighişoara town and medieval festival
- Medieval Castles of Transylvania
- Folklore and traditions of Maramureş (see also Wooden churches of Maramureş and Merry Cemetery)
- Rural tourism
- Spas and health resorts (Băile Herculane, Băile Felix, Sovata)
- Cultural cities of Sibiu, Brașov, Iaşi, Târgu Mureş, Timişoara, Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest and Alba Iulia
- Museums
- Iron Gates (Danube Gorge)
- Haţeg Island
- Mocăniţe: scenic narrow-gauge railways of Romania
[edit] Unique places
- Berca Mud Volcanoes, in Buzău County
- Scărişoara Cave, in Apuseni Mountains
- The Fortress of Ponor Karst Complex, in Apuseni Mountains
- The Bears cave,
- The Vârtop Cave,
- The Bears cave,
- The Tăuz Karst Spring,
- The Living Fire ice cave,
- The Sighiştel Valley,
- Băiţa-Bihor Karst area,
- Merry Cemetery, in Săpânţa, Maramureş County
- Palace of the Parliament, Bucharest
- Transfăgărăşan road
- Cheile Turzii
- Turda Salt Mine
[edit] Festivals
- Callatis Festival, Mangalia
- George Enescu Festival
- Golden Stag Festival, in Brașov
- Peninsula / Félsziget Festival in Târgu Mureş - Romania's biggest music festival
- Sibiu Jazz Festival in Sibiu
- Stufstock rock music festival, in Vama Veche
- The Gaina girl fair
[edit] Foreign visitor arrivals in 2010
Note: figures refer to arrivals at frontiers of visitors from abroad and include same day visitors (excursionists).[3]
[edit] Europe
- Total
European Union: 4,456,000
Hungary: 1,735,000
Bulgaria: 786,000
Germany: 395,000
Italy: 331,000
Poland: 238,000
Austria: 177,000
France: 131,000
Slovakia: 98,000
United Kingdom: 92,000
Czech Republic: 80,000
Greece: 71,000
Netherlands:66,000
[edit] Other European countries
- Total Africa : 21,000
- Total Americas : 171,000
United States: 117,000
- Total Asia : 195,000
Israel: 81,000
- Total
Australia and 
New Zealand : 13,000
TOTAL WORLD : 7,498,000
[edit] Hotels and restaurants
In 2006 it is reported that this industry added gross value of $8,074 million to the Romanian economy in 2005.
[edit] See also
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Romania
- Castles in Romania
- Protected areas of Romania
- Transportation in Romania
- Aviation in Romania
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Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iaşi
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The University's Central Library Mihai Eminescu, Iaşi
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Roman Catholic Church, Cluj-Napoca
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Braşov Old Council Building at night
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Medieval Town Sighişoara
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The Creţulescu Palace in Bucharest
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Charles de Gaulle square in Bucharest
[edit] Notes
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[edit] External links and references
- Romania travel guide from Wikitravel
- Tourism in Romania at the Open Directory Project
- Apuseni Mountains Travel Guide
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