Activitatea turistică şi impactul asupra mediului la nivelul Uniunii Europene

Abstract

Tourism plays a key role in the development of many European regions, in particular the less developed regions, due to its considerable spill-over and job creation potential, particularly for young people. Tourism has also shown considerable resilience and persistent growth even during the recent crisis. Tourism is a major economic activity in the European Union with wide-ranging impact on economic growth, employment, and social development. It can be a powerful tool in fighting economic decline and unemployment. Nevertheless the tourism sector faces a series of challenges. JEL CLASSIFICATION: Z32, Q56