Holiday vouchers have brought a large part of the economy that was operating in the black market to light, given that last year, the number of operators who submitted licensing requests to the Ministry of Tourism increased by 60%, and in the first quarter of this year, the advance is about 65%, stated the Minister of Tourism, Bogdan Trif.
2018 was the first year in which holiday vouchers were granted, and the beneficiaries were nearly 1.2 million Romanians.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What impact did holiday vouchers have on the Romanian economy?
They helped bring a significant portion of the underground economy to light, resulting in a 60% increase in tourism licensing requests.
How many people received holiday vouchers in 2018?
Approximately 1.2 million Romanians benefited from holiday vouchers during the first year they were implemented.
Is the trend of tourism licensing still growing?
Yes, according to the Minister of Tourism, licensing requests saw a further increase of about 65% in the first quarter of the following year.