TOURISM AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CRIȘUL REPEDE VALLEY, BIHOR COUNTY, ROMANIA

• Main Authors: Varodi Mihaela OLĂU, Dana Carmen MIHINCĂU (MIHELE), Laura Mariana HERMAN (LACATOȘ), Sorin FURDUI, Maria GOZNER
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Editura Universitatii din Oradea 2019-11-01
• Series: Analele Universităţii din Oradea: Seria Geografie
• Subjects: crişul repede nature reserve; sustainable development; sustainable tourism
• Online Access: http://istgeorelint.uoradea.ro/Reviste/Anale/Art/2019-2/auog.292113-830.pdf

The present study aims to analyze the influence of tourism activity on the environment in the protected area Defileul Crişului Repede, Bihor County, Romania. In this sense, using a series of specific methods, methods and analysis techniques (field observation, analysis and synthesis), the role of tourism in the local economy, its impact on the environment and the socio-economic component were analyzed. The conclusions of this scientific endeavor highlighted some positive aspects regarding the development of tourism in this protected area. As a result of this, after consulting the population and the local authorities, there was an attempt at identifying some recommendations and measures to implement a sustainable tourism, in accordance with the needs of the local population, which will contribute to the diversification and development of the local economy.