Romanian Rural Tourism: A Survey of Accommodation Facilities

Pop, Cornelia; Coroș, Monica Maria; Balint, Cristina

doi:10.24193/subbnegotia.2017.2.05

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“…This study employed a mixed method to incorporate face-to-face questionnaire and semi-structured interview surveys to collect data in the field. As a quantitative method, the questionnaire has been largely used to investigate tourism-induced rural settlement changes [5,[10][11][12][13]. A semi-structured interview is an extensive method to collect rich and detailed data which can provide a holistic understanding of the phenomena under investigation [11], and has been effectively practiced by previous studies about rural landscape changes and rural tourism [11,47].…”

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“…Thriving mountain tourism has also accelerated built-up expansion to accommodate many tourists, leading to the modification of the rural landscape [5]. Studies have explored tourism-induced changes in the features and functions of rural settlements [5,[10][11][12][13]. However, these studies offer limited investigation and analyses about the underlying processes and challenges of the resultant growth of different types of tourism-related facilities and distribution patterns.…”

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Tourism-Related Facility Development in Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal Himalaya

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The increase in the number of tourists to mountain regions poses both opportunities and challenges for sustainable mountain development. In order to achieve sustainable development, it is essential to examine societal, landscape, and population transformation in mountain regions. This study explores transformation in the context of the tourism-related facility in Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone (SNPBZ) of Nepal as an example of the Himalayan region. Questionnaire surveys targeting the owners and managers of tourism-related facilities and interview surveys with various community leaders, officials, and school principals were conducted in the park in 2017–2019. Both surveys show that the types, ownership, distribution, and capacity of facilities in the park have been transformed. Growth of tourist numbers, improvement of porters’ accommodation conditions, and migrant labor are the main factors driving the transformation. Tourism has also induced imbalanced development and unequal benefits among the villages in the park. The findings suggest that diversification of trekking routes and facility and service quality improvement could help to mitigate imbalanced development and unequal benefits. The in-depth examination of the transformation of tourism-related facilities augments the knowledge of the dynamic changes of facilities in mountain regions, which is vital for sustainable mountain development.

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Tourism-Related Facility Development in Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal Himalaya

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“…Urban areas concentrate the majority of the lodging units (80%), specifically 84 of them, split by type as it follows: Boarding houses (35), rooms to let (15), hotels (13), villas and tourist villas (six), hostels (six), apartments to rent (four), motels (four), and camping site (one). Enjoying an increasing trend since 2005 [64] (pp. 71-126), rural areas account in Alba County for 210 rooms and 440 beds, providing an average number of 10 beds per unit and an average of 2.1 beds per room.…”

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Vineyards and Wineries in Alba County, Romania towards Sustainable Business Development

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Starting from a definition of wine tourism, put in the context of sustainable development, a multifaceted research study was elaborated, aimed at establishing if, and how, wine businesses in Alba County, Romania, can develop on a sustainable path. A mix of desk research, qualitative, and quantitative methods and tools were blended together in this research. An investigation of the wineries’ financial situations and online presence was further completed by the interviews with entrepreneurs, local public administration representatives, and residents in order to establish that business development on the wine-route is highly desired and would eventually enjoy the appreciation of both locals and tourists. Instead of conclusions, a framework for the sustainable development of Alba’s wineries is sketched, focusing on those elements that motivate international and also Romanian wine tourists to visit this destination, and emphasizing the need for the establishment of a destination management organization (DMO) capable of managing the interests of all stakeholders under the conditions of sustainable development. Measures to be adopted by winemakers are also provided and a list of ancillary services to be considered is also suggested.

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“…In Romania, rural tourism is still a relatively new tourism product for the residents, who often prefer the mountains or the sea when it comes to holiday compared to only 2% who declared that they would prefer a rural tourism destination [17]. Many scholars consider that the potential for a sustainable development is very high [18][19][20][21][22] Rural tourism and agrotourism has developed rapidly in the last few decades in Romania [19]. Studies conducted in Romania stated that the most sought form of accommodation in the rural areas is represented by the agrotourism boarding houses, both by foreign tourists and Romanian tourists [20].…”

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“…Studies conducted in Romania stated that the most sought form of accommodation in the rural areas is represented by the agrotourism boarding houses, both by foreign tourists and Romanian tourists [20]. Rural tourism is considered to have reached an increased growth phase from the point of view of the demand but also from the perspective of the increasing number of rural accommodation facilities [21], even if the level of tourist satisfaction does not always follow this high [22]. Analysis of rural tourists' behavior offers important information for developing sustainable tourism products.…”

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Analysis on Tourists’ Preferences for Rural Tourism Destinations in Romania

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Consumer behavior plays an important role in establishing the marketing strategies of a tourism destination. Analysis of traveling motivation offers valuable information regarding the characteristics and trends of tourism demand. In this context, the aim of this paper is to determine tourists’ preferences regarding rural tourism destinations. To achieve the purpose of the paper, a survey was conducted among tourists from rural areas of Cluj County. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and statistical tests were applied to determine if there were any significant differences among different groups. The results revealed that the respondents prefer to travel in small groups, especially during summer. They are concerned about the security and safety of the destination, and the price also plays an important role in choosing a tourism destination. Cultural attractions and adventure tourism possibilities are more appreciated by younger respondents. Future research should focus on post-pandemic tourist behavior and new tourist products should be developed to fulfill tourists’ expectations.

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Romanian Rural Tourism: A Survey of Accommodation Facilities

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Tourism-Related Facility Development in Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal Himalaya

Tourism-Related Facility Development in Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) National Park and Buffer Zone, Nepal Himalaya

Vineyards and Wineries in Alba County, Romania towards Sustainable Business Development

Analysis on Tourists’ Preferences for Rural Tourism Destinations in Romania

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