TOURISM AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CRIȘUL REPEDE VALLEY, BIHOR COUNTY, ROMANIA

Abstract

The present study aims to analyze the influence of tourism activity on the environment in the protected area Defileul Crişului Repede, Bihor County, Romania. In this sense, using a series of specific methods, methods and analysis techniques (field observation, analysis and synthesis), the role of tourism in the local economy, its impact on the environment and the socio-economic component were analyzed. The conclusions of this scientific endeavor highlighted some positive aspects regarding the development of tourism in this protected area. As a result of this, after consulting the population and the local authorities, there was an attempt at identifying some recommendations and measures to implement a sustainable tourism, in accordance with the needs of the local population, which will contribute to the diversification and development of the local economy.

Keywords

• crişul repede nature reserve
• sustainable development
• sustainable tourism