Exploring the Growth and Challenges of Agritourism in Sibiu County, Romania

Valentin Mihai Leoveanu – University of Bucharest, 90, Panduri Av., Sector 5, Romania

Abstract: Agritourism has become a significant component of Romania’s tourism sector, contributing to rural development, cultural preservation, and economic diversification. This research paper focuses on developing agritourism in Sibiu County, a region with rich cultural heritage and picturesque landscapes. The paper analyzes agritourism’s current state and potential growth in Sibiu County, identifying key factors that influence its success. Statistical data from the Romanian National Institute of Statistics were analyzed to identify trends and patterns in agritourism in Sibiu County, providing insights into the chal­lenges and opportunities within the agritourism sector. The results highlight the significant role of agritourism in promoting sustainable rural development in Sibiu County and underline that targeted policies and investments are essen­tial to support the growth of agritourism, ensuring its long-term viability and positive impact on the community

8th International Scientific Conference on Recent Advances in Information Technology, Tourism, Economics, Management and Agriculture – ITEMA 2024 – Conference Proceedings, Hybrid (Zayed University, Dubai, UAE), October 24, 2024

ITEMA Conference Proceedings published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans – Belgrade, Serbia

ITEMA conference partners: Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Slovenia; Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin; Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, Serbia; Institute of Marketing, Poznan University of Economics and Business, Poland; Faculty of Agriculture, Banat’s University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine ”King Michael I of Romania”, Romania

ITEMA Conference 2024 Conference Proceedings: ISBN 978-86-80194-89-9, ISSN 2683-5991, DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/ITEMA.2024

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