The Government approved on Wednesday the Tourism Development Strategy 2025 - 2035, a document that includes solutions for transforming Romania into a "well-known" and "high-quality" tourist destination, the Government spokesperson Mihai Constantin informed.The goal of the strategy is for Romania to become a "well-known, high-quality, year-round tourist destination, focused on the uniqueness" of its cultural and natural heritage."There are two general strategic objectives: that of increasing the share of tourism in the economy, but also supporting the creation of jobs through the sustainable development of tourism, with several specific objectives, I would also say that of attracting tourists who have an above-average budget, of increasing the number of nights spent in Romania, with the development of all types of tourism in Romania, from that which is given by the summer seasons on the coast, from winter tourism for ski resorts, to cultural or business tourism, including this part of event tourism", explained the Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Radu Oprea.Another objective is the continuation of the tourist offer on the coast, including during the winter, for the organization of conferences.The tourism promotion program will continue to be focused on countries with "potential", such as Great Britain, France, Germany or Italy.
Cristian Măcelaru will conduct the opening concert of the anniversary edition of the George Enescu International Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious classical music events, taking place from August 24 to September 21. The Romanian conductor will lead the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir at the inaugural performance at Sala Palatului in Bucharest, […]
Bucharest's Știrbei Palace is set to become Romania's first high-end retail destination, with Hagag Development Europe announcing its reopening for the second half of 2025. The building on Calea Victoriei will host some of the world's most prestigious brands, the developer said. Fashion houses such as Dior, Saint Laurent, Celine, Valentino Garavani, and Hermes will […]
Interim president Ilie Bolojan said on social media that Romania is a committed and reliable ally, after US president Donald Trump halted all military aid to Ukraine on Tuesday, February 4. Trump’s decision comes after a series of meetings at the White House with top national security officials in the aftermath of the disastrous public […]
Guest writer Henry Páll Wulff shares an ample overview of the top challenges Romania is facing and the potential solutions that local policymakers should consider. A captivating read, this opinion article shows what Romania can learn from countries such as France, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Canada, Costa Rica, and Bhutan. As Romania embarks on a new […]
US company Goodyear, one of the world's largest tire manufacturers, has appointed Romanian Octavian Velcan as the head of its Turkish subsidiary, one of Turkey's largest exporters. The Turkish branch of Goodyear operates deliveries nearing USD 2 billion, according to data analyzed by Profit.ro. ...
A study conducted by the Bucharest Community Foundation, through the Bucurestiul Pregatit/Bucharest Ready program, shows that 82% of residents believe that the Romanian capital is not ready for a major earthquake, making it a prime concern among city residents. Meanwhile, 59% of Bucharest residents consider earthquakes a major threat, ranking them as the second biggest […]
