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Worldwide, one of the most developed industries, it is the hospitality industry that consumes a considerable amount of energy to provide quality and comfort services. The used energy in hotel units has as a major component electricity, while the share of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels is considerably lower. The amount of used electricity depends primarily on the size and nature of the hotel unit, but also on the type of customer and location. In this regard, the article addresses ecological and sustainable altern...

This paper presents our strategic management approach on tourism destination with the help of the SWOT analysis. We consider that a macro-economic analysis on a region is of utmost importance for all the stakeholders implied in tourism activities: tourists, businesses, tourism agencies and professional associations, local and national governance actors, NGOВ’s etc. In this regard, the general objectives of this paper are: a. identifying strengths and weaknesses of these two counties which shall generate tourist de...

Due to its favourable geographic position in the centre of Romania, the tourist destination of Bra?ov has continuously developed. Being located in a picturesque mountainous area and having tourist potential which combines elements of the natural environment with cultural and historical values, nowadays Bra?ov has become one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Romania. Hence, the most important objectives of this paper were to identify the current changes in the tourism market and to highlight the possib...

In the concept of sustainable development, the tourism industry has accepted the notion of sustainable tourism. To respond to the central idea underpinning sustainable development, namely to protect natural resources, the article proposes solutions for the rational management of freshwater resources. Ensuring comfort standards in tourist accommodation units involves consuming considerable amounts of water. Total water consumption can be diminished by implementing storage and use solutions of rainwater. The Romania...