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The Impact of COVID-19 on Romanian Tourism. An Explorative Case Study on Prahova County, Romania

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  • Christine Volkmann

    (University of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany)

  • Kim Oliver Tokarski

    (Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland)

  • Mihaela Dinca Violeta

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania)

  • Anca Bogdan

    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania)

Abstract

Europe stands first in the world ranking of tourist destinations. Tourism is at the heart of a huge business ecosystem that contributes substantially to prosperity and job creation in all Member States of the European Union. The COVID-19 epidemic puts the EU tourism industry under unprecedented pressure. It has led to the suspension of most domestic and international travel, causing a significant reduction in revenue and creating liquidity problems for all tour operators. Both travellers and businesses face uncertain prospects. The goals of this research focused on the main directions: 1) to assess the main concerns for the tourism industry in Romania in the autumn of 2020 and 2) to identify immediate measures to support the Romanian tourism sector. A questionnaire was applied to acquire the viewpoints of the sixteen representatives of eleven prestigious hotels in the mountain region of Valea Prahovei in Romania. The outcomes show their considerations on lifting travel restrictions, restoring traveller confidence and rethinking the Romanian tourism sector for the future.

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  • Christine Volkmann & Kim Oliver Tokarski & Mihaela Dinca Violeta & Anca Bogdan, 2021. "The Impact of COVID-19 on Romanian Tourism. An Explorative Case Study on Prahova County, Romania," The AMFITEATRU ECONOMIC journal, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 23(56), pages 196-196, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:aes:amfeco:v:23:y:2021:i:56:p:196
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    1. VELICA (CÂRCIUMǍRESCU) Diana- Elena & BELASCU Lucian & HOROBET Alexandra, 2022. "Considerations Upon The Effects Of Covid-19 Pandemic On The Romanian Economic Environment," Studies in Business and Economics, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 17(1), pages 272-289, April.
    2. Corina Aurora Marin (Barbu) & Elena Condrea, 2021. "The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Tourism in Romania," Ovidius University Annals, Economic Sciences Series, Ovidius University of Constantza, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 0(1), pages 592-600, August.
    3. Andreea Orîndaru & Maria-Floriana Popescu & Alina Petronela Alexoaei & Ștefan-Claudiu Căescu & Margareta Stela Florescu & Anca-Olguța Orzan, 2021. "Tourism in a Post-COVID-19 Era: Sustainable Strategies for Industry’s Recovery," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(12), pages 1-22, June.
    4. Onete Cristian Bogdan & Chiţa Sandra Diana & Albăstroiu Irina & Andrei Teodora Liliana, 2021. "Leading teams in virtual environment during COVID-19 crisis," Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence, Sciendo, vol. 15(1), pages 328-337, December.
    5. Alina-Petronela Haller & Georgia-Daniela Tacu Hârșan, 2023. "Longitudinal Analysis of Sustainable Tourism Potential of the Black Sea Riparian States Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(4), pages 1-24, February.

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    Keywords

    tourism industry; hotel industry; Romania; COVID-19 pandemic.;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • Z32 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Tourism and Development
    • L83 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Sports; Gambling; Restaurants; Recreation; Tourism
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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