Tourism and Travel Competitiveness Index: From Theoretical Definition to Practical Analysis in Romania

Băbăț, Andrei-Florin; Mazilu, Mirela; Niță, Amalia; Drăguleasa, Ionuț-Adrian; Grigore, Mihaela

doi:10.3390/su151310157

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“…Romania (Figure 1) is located in Central Europe ( [56], p. 17); in [57], some authors consider it to be the largest country in Southeastern Europe [58]. It is about halfway between the Atlantic side of the continent and the conventional border with Asia, which determines the temperate-continental climate with aridification specific to the steppe ( [56], p. 18).…”

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Spatio-Temporal Distribution and Trends of Major Agricultural Crops in Romania Using Interactive Geographic Information System Mapping

Drăguleasa,

Niță,

Mazilu

et al. 2023

Sustainability

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This research study presents the spatio-temporal distribution of the main agricultural crops in Romania using a modern digitalisation technique, namely interactive GIS mapping. Interactive GIS mapping includes various features specific to the development of sustainable Romanian agriculture, including the arable area of Romania, information on the area (hectares) cultivated with corn, wheat, sunflower, and rape during the 1990–2018 period, the degree of mechanisation, the number of tractors, and information regarding the landforms, a natural factor in relation to cultivated surfaces. Agricultural land should be properly used based on its ability to meet the demands of consumers of traditional Romanian products with an ecological label, but also the needs of the local population, and, at the same time, to ensure the sustainability of the natural environment through the practice of ecological agriculture. The purpose of this research is to provide an overview of the current state of the main agricultural crops in Romania. From a theoretical but also practical point of view, this research presents, for the first time, a retrospective analysis of each county in Romania in terms of the geospatial distribution of major agricultural crops using interactive GIS mapping. Geospatial data were processed in ArcGIS Geographic Information System 10.7.2. The results of this study show that the most extensive cereal areas at the county level in Romania are corn and wheat. The largest areas cultivated with corn and wheat in 2018 were recorded in the Western Plain, the Romanian Plain, and the Moldavian Plateau. For wheat, increases were also recorded in the Dobrogea Plateau. The intensification of labour productivity and the promotion of the sustainability of the natural environment in Romania is presented through the main indicator (the number of tractors) of the degree of mechanisation of agriculture. The higher values of this indicator are in the counties of Bihor, Timiș, and Maramureș. Limitations in Romania’s agricultural data present substantial challenges to the sector’s development and sustainability. Addressing these challenges is essential for informed decision making, policy formulation, and effective resource allocation.

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Spatio-Temporal Distribution and Trends of Major Agricultural Crops in Romania Using Interactive Geographic Information System Mapping

Drăguleasa,

Niță,

Mazilu

et al. 2023

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“…Poor visibility and communication in the online environment in the case of Romanian hotels on the Black Sea coast are considered among the possible causes of a lower Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) in Romania versus the one in Bulgaria [67]. Costea et al [68] argued that the difference in positioning on the scale of the TTCI index is due to the greater openness of tourism operators in Bulgaria to online services, referring to the translation of websites into several languages (English and Russian or Romanian), promotion on social media networks, and the design and functionality of the websites.…”

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‘Should I Go or Should I Stay?’ Why Do Romanians Choose the Bulgarian Seaside for Their Summer Holiday?

Popescu,

Albă,

Mazilu

et al. 2023

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Until 2020, sea and sun destinations all over the world experienced a surge in the number of tourists, including those in Central and Eastern European countries. During and after the pandemic period, changes in the main source markets took place. Consequently, this paper aims to analyze the main reasons Romanian tourists choose a destination on the Romanian or Bulgarian seaside for their holiday, using semi-structured interviews with tourists and subsequently the narrative analysis technique. The results indicate that their reasons fall into four categories, namely: (i) hedonistic consumption (available products and services, amenities, and the physical environment); (ii) functional value (value for money, subsidies, quality of services, accessibility, and convenience); (iii) tourist hesitation (situational constraints and perceived risks); and (iv) social value. Additionally, based on their choices, we identified five main categories of tourists—two of them include tourists who travel to the Bulgarian resorts either due to the perceived higher quality of services or because it is the cheapest option, while the remaining three categories refer to tourists choosing the Romanian seaside. Implications for Romanian stakeholders are also discussed.

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“…"In September 2015, the United Nations (UN) introduced the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the aim of enhancing our world by 2030 (Băbăț et al, 2023). The development of sustainable tourism is a prerequisite for the successful implementation of the medium-term (2030) and long-term (2050) SDGs (Mazilu et al, 2023).…”

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Localizing Global Standards in Toba, Indonesia Through a Tourist-Centric Perspective On UNESCO Guidelines

Suryawan,

Septiariva,

Suhardono

et al. 2024

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This study examines the response to and support of the UNESCO recommendations on behalf of geo-tourism using the actual perspectives of tourists visiting the Toba region. The study employed a detailed map of Toba Geo-tourism in the Sumatra Utara Province, Indonesia, so as to provide a comprehensive understanding. The research was underpinned by a random sampling approach, gathering responses from a broad spectrum of tourists. The results captured an optimistic landscape, demonstrating a clear synergy between the UNESCO recommendations and the sentiments of the tourists. Not only did the guidelines resonate, but there was also a palpable feeling among tourists to either extend their stay or make a subsequent visit, provided the recommendations were implemented holistically. This study stresses the value of adopting and localising global sustainable tourism standards to suit a region such as Toba's unique attributes and tourist expectations. By means of this research, we aim to amplify that dialogue, charting a path for Toba and similar regions to embrace a future that is both ecologically sensitive and visitor centric.

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Tourism and Travel Competitiveness Index: From Theoretical Definition to Practical Analysis in Romania

Cited by 14 publications

References 137 publications

Spatio-Temporal Distribution and Trends of Major Agricultural Crops in Romania Using Interactive Geographic Information System Mapping

Spatio-Temporal Distribution and Trends of Major Agricultural Crops in Romania Using Interactive Geographic Information System Mapping

‘Should I Go or Should I Stay?’ Why Do Romanians Choose the Bulgarian Seaside for Their Summer Holiday?

Localizing Global Standards in Toba, Indonesia Through a Tourist-Centric Perspective On UNESCO Guidelines

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