DURABLE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN PITESTI AND ARGES

Abstract: Durable development is one of the main concerns of the contemporary period. The complex relationship between tourism, development and natural environment is an example of the changes that have taken place in this filed of tourism considered an important polluter of the natural environment. Tourism is the key element of durable development having an important impact on the economy, being considered a source of economic growth. Romania has to find its way through the differences given by the need of development, the regulations imposed by the EU and the concerns related to the next generations ’ future. Tourism is an important component of the tertiary sector, a consequence and interface branch of the national economy, and an industry without smoke that has an important contribution to the creation of the world gross product. An objective of the National Development Plan adopted in December 2005, component of the National Economy Development Strategy is the capitalization of the tourist and cultural potential and the growth of these fields ’ contribution to the regions’ development, emphasizing the development of the infrastructure, diversifying and promoting the internal touristy offer, the increase of competitivenes