Tourism in Romania

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The official logo of Romania, used to promote the tourist attractions in the country

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 6-7 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 6.6 million in 2004. Similarly, the revenues grew from 400 million in 2002 to 607 in 2004.<ref> The Europa World Year Book 2007, 48th edition, volume II, published by Routledge, London 2007, page 3746</ref> Tourism in Romania attracted €880 million in investments in 2005.<ref>[1]</ref>

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 Constanta 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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Activities

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Unique places

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Festivals

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Foreign visitor arrivals in 2007

Note: figures refer to arrivals at frontiers of visitors from abroad and include same day visitors (excursionists).<ref>INSSE Romania official figures Template:Ro icon</ref>

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Hotels and restaurants

In 2006 it is reported that this industry added gross value of $8,074 million to the Romanian economy in 2005.

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See also

University of Bucharest

Headquarters of the Romanian Development Bank, Bucharest

Metropolitan Seat of Moldavia and Bucovina, located in Iaşi
 
Gr. T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iaşi

The University's Central Library Mihai Eminescu, Iaşi

Roman Catholic Church, Cluj-Napoca

Braşov Old Council Building at night

Borzeşti Church, Borzeşti

Medieval Town Sighişoara

Timişoara Orthodox Cathedral

The Creţulescu Palace in Bucharest

Charles de Gaulle square in Bucharest 

Cozia Monastery   

Piatra Neamţ
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Travel guides

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