ASPECTS REGARDING THE EVOLUTION OF TOURISM ON THE ROMANIAN COAST

This material was designed to highlight some of the aspects related to the number of tourists who choose to spend their holidays on the Romanian coast, because it has gone through a series of changes that have influenced the evolution of tourism in this area. One of the most important changes was regarding the tourist offer. Before, tourists came mainly for the beach and for relaxation. Nowadays, there are many more options for entertainment and activities, such as water sports, concerts, festivals and exhibitions. It also invested in infrastructure. In recent years, several hotels, apartment buildings have been built and some of the older accommodation units have been modernized. Also, several roads and highways were built and modernized, which made access to the coast easier and faster. Besides these changes, tourism on the Romanian coast was also affected by external factors, such as economic crises and political problems. These led to a decrease in the number of tourists and a decrease in the demand for tourism services. However, the tourism sector remains vulnerable to economic and political changes.