Approximately 1,358 tourism projects were funded through European funds via the 2014-2020 Rural Development Program, with the total value of the projects reaching €178 million, according to data from the Agency for Rural Investment Financing.
The funds accessed from European resources were used for the construction or modernization of guesthouses or other tourist facilities. Through the 2014-2020 National Rural Development Program (PNDR 2020), approximately 256 guesthouses were built.
The counties with the most tourism projects funded by European funds are:
- Gorj with 93 projects;
- Cluj, 86 projects;
- Tulcea, 79 projects;
- Bihor, 62 projects;
- Tulcea, 60 projects;
- Suceava, 46 projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tourism projects were funded via PNDR 2014-2020?
A total of 1,358 tourism projects received funding through the Rural Development Program during the 2014-2020 period.
What was the total value of European funds invested in Romanian tourism?
Entrepreneurs utilized approximately €178 million in EU funds for the construction and modernization of various tourist facilities.
Which Romanian counties benefited most from these tourism funds?
The top counties by project volume were Gorj (93 projects), Cluj (86 projects), and Tulcea (79 projects).