Nicolae Demetriade, the general manager of the World Travel agency, has been elected president of the National Association of Travel Agencies, ANAT. The mandate is for 2 years.
Nicolae Demetriade aims to expedite the implementation of the new guarantee system for travel packages, in accordance with the requirements of the European Directive, the emergence of the Tourism Law, currently in the draft stage, the application of the 9% VAT rate for travel agencies as well, but also the acceleration of the new regulations regarding personal data protection, in force since May 2018, strengthening the relationship with TAROM and other employer associations in tourism.
The Board of Directors team consists of: Nicolae Demetriade (World Travel) – president, Dragoș Anastasiu (Tui TravelCenter/Eurolines), Alin Burcea (Paralela 45), Ciprian Popescu (Danubius Travel), Dumitru Luca (Corali), Sorin Dencescu (Kron-Tour Lufthansa City Center), Lucian Boronea (Accent Travel&Events), Sorin Nicolescu (Olimpic International Turism), Mălin Mălineanu (New Concept Travel).
The ANAT Board of Directors includes by right the presidents of the eight Regional Councils: Dan Goicea (Cocktail Holidays), president of the Bucharest-Ilfov Region; Valeriu Claudiu Ștefan (Velmar Dreams), president of the South Region; Eduard Cazacu (Eddie’s Travel), president of the North Region; Andrei Chirilov (Laguna Tour), president of the South-East Region; Alexandru Nănescu (Inter Tour), president of the North-East Region; Sebastian Gioarsă (Aerotravel Cluj-Napoca), president of the West Region; Raluca Ungureanu (Aerotravel Timișoara), president of the North-West Region; Dorina Popescu (Gorj Turism), president of the South-West Region.
Nicolae Demetriade is the 9th ANAT president, following Alin Burcea (2016-2018, 1990-1993), Aurelian Marin (2015-2016), Lucia Nora Morariu (2013-2015, 2004-2006), Corina Martin (2009-2013), Dragoș Anastasiu (2007-2009), Gheorghe Fodoreanu (2006-2007), Cornel Găină (2000-2004, 1993-1998), Marcel Bădescu (1998-2000, honorary president between 2002 and 2013).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new president of ANAT?
Nicolae Demetriade, the general manager of World Travel, was elected as the president of the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT) for a two-year term.
What are the main objectives of the new ANAT leadership?
Key priorities include implementing a new travel package guarantee system, passing the Tourism Law, applying a 9% VAT rate for agencies, and ensuring GDPR compliance.
Who are the members of the ANAT Board of Directors?
The board includes prominent industry figures like Dragoș Anastasiu and Alin Burcea, alongside the presidents of the eight regional councils.