ECOTOURISM POTENTIAL AS PART OF SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN DOBRUDGEA

 
Autor (i): Elena, Sima
 
JEL: L83, R10, Q01.
 
Cuvinte cheie: ecotourism, sustainable rural development, development strategy, Dobrudgea.
 
Abstract:
The development of ecotourism activities in the protected areas implies socio-economic benefits for the neighbouring settlements. Taking into consideration the natural and anthropic tourism resources, the tourism types and forms, and the tourism infrastructure, Dobrudgea is a region where ecotourism is an important instrument for preserving nature, educating visitors and supporting sustainable rural development. In this context, the aim of the paper is to identify the necessary measures for the improvement of the management of ecotourism activities development in Dobrudgea's countryside. The statistical data were completed with information from papers and studies published in specialty books and journals, in governmental documents, as well as in other development strategies related to tourism and rural development. 
 
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