The sales of Romanian tour agencies dropped by an average 15% in 2010, compared to 2009, and dozens were forced to close because of the economic crisis, said Corina Martin, head of the National Association of Tour Agencies (ANAT).
Romanian Tour Agency 2010 Sales Down 15% On Year - Assoc
She said, in 2010, many Romanians either chose cheaper tourism
packages, with fewer days of accommodation, or stayed home during
their vacation.
On the Black Sea Coast, which accounts for around 46% of
Romania's lodging capacity, business dropped by 18% in 2010 from
the previous year, when it had shrunk by 15% compared to 2008.
'While in previous years Romanians could afford to take two
holidays, one in the summer, the other during the winter, in 2010
many gave up on a second vacation, and some could not afford even
one,' said Martin.
According to ANAT estimates, around 10% of the almost 850 of the
association's members closed last year. Before the crisis, 10-15%
agencies would close each year, but new ones would be set up.
Martin said ANAT has asked the Tourism Ministry for a EUR1
million investment to promote Romanian tourism, like Germany did
when it advertised its internal destinations among its own
citizens. The association's proposal is being debated by the
ministry.
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