Abstract:
The study aims to evaluate the degree of understanding and
knowledge of the concept of ecotourism among potential tourists from
Romania in order to identify methods and strategies popular among the
population of the benefits of this form of tourism. So, we are first outlined the
main features of tourism which are then used in the questionnaires
distributed in the population sample chosen. We are tracked as follows: the
difference between ecotourism and other forms of tourism undertaken at
national level, evaluation of eco-touristic potential of Romania, identification
of preferences of tourists etc. Observations made on basis this study shows
that in Romania, eco-tourism is practiced by very few people, and those who
practice it have often deformed perception of this form of tourism. Thus, to
promote tourism, both as a separate activity and as activity in other forms of
tourism, special measures are necessary and awareness such as: arranging
internships special to popularization of tourism benefits, the development of
strategies for the presentation of tourism in Romania, specialized training of
staff in organizing and conducting ecotourism.
