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The Influence of Legislative and Economic Conditions on Romanian Agritourism: SWOT Study of Northwestern and Northeastern Regions and Sustainable Development Strategies

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  • Ramona Vasilica Bacter

    (Department of Animal Husbandry and Agritourism, Faculty of Environmental Protection, University of Oradea, 26 Gen. Magheru St., 410087 Oradea, Romania)

  • Alina Emilia Maria Gherdan

    (Department of Animal Husbandry and Agritourism, Faculty of Environmental Protection, University of Oradea, 26 Gen. Magheru St., 410087 Oradea, Romania)

  • Monica Angelica Dodu

    (Department of Animal Husbandry and Agritourism, Faculty of Environmental Protection, University of Oradea, 26 Gen. Magheru St., 410087 Oradea, Romania)

  • Ramona Ciolac

    (Faculty of Management and Rural Tourism, University of Life Science “King Mihai I” from Timisoara, Calea Aradului No. 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Tiberiu Iancu

    (Faculty of Management and Rural Tourism, University of Life Science “King Mihai I” from Timisoara, Calea Aradului No. 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Luminița Pîrvulescu

    (Faculty of Management and Rural Tourism, University of Life Science “King Mihai I” from Timisoara, Calea Aradului No. 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania)

  • Anca Monica Brata

    (Department of Engineering of Food Products, Faculty of Environmental Protection, University of Oradea, 26 Gen. Magheru St., 410087 Oradea, Romania)

  • Alexandra Ungureanu

    (Department of Economics, University Stefan cel Mare of Suceava, University Street 13, 720229 Suceava, Romania)

  • Roxana Mihaela Bolohan (Cociorva)

    (Department of Agriculture, Ion Ionescu de la Brad University Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Street, 700490 Iasi, Romania)

  • Ioana Camelia Chebeleu

    (Department of Animal Husbandry and Agritourism, Faculty of Environmental Protection, University of Oradea, 26 Gen. Magheru St., 410087 Oradea, Romania)

Abstract

Agritouristic guesthouse expansion in Romania has been influenced by the interaction between legislative and economic conditions. In this comparative study, we examine the northwestern and northeaster development regions through a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) in order to gain insight into how these factors affect the expansion of agritourism. The objective is to measure the impact of regulatory frameworks and economic landscapes on the establishment and evolution of agritourism businesses. Final findings reveal distinct regulatory environments, accessibility of finance, and market dynamics across regions. On the practical level, this research highlights the importance of legislative and economic conditions in stimulating or hindering the development of agritourism. The findings provide strategic insights for policymakers and stakeholders seeking to enhance sustainable growth in the agritourism sector, focusing on targeted responses adapted to regional challenges and opportunities.

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  • Ramona Vasilica Bacter & Alina Emilia Maria Gherdan & Monica Angelica Dodu & Ramona Ciolac & Tiberiu Iancu & Luminița Pîrvulescu & Anca Monica Brata & Alexandra Ungureanu & Roxana Mihaela Bolohan (Coc, 2024. "The Influence of Legislative and Economic Conditions on Romanian Agritourism: SWOT Study of Northwestern and Northeastern Regions and Sustainable Development Strategies," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(17), pages 1-36, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:17:p:7382-:d:1465305
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