The final form of the Tourism Law project, resulting from the public consultation launched more than 1 year ago and the interministerial consultation, has been finalized and is to be submitted for Government approval in the coming period.
The project establishes the ministry’s prerogatives and clarifies the responsibilities of local administration in the field, as a result of the transfer of competencies from the central to the local level; it includes a series of provisions regarding tourism heritage, with regulations on the construction regime in tourist areas, including beaches, and establishes a national system for collecting and interpreting data for a more accurate assessment of tourism revenues.
According to the draft law, the Interministerial Committee for Tourism, as an interministerial body, will have a role in correlating and harmonizing decisions and strategies in the field of tourism with policies and strategies in other branches of the national economy adjacent to tourism. The legal framework for the position of tourism attaché is also established.
For efficient information management, a national system for collecting and interpreting data and information in the field is also established, with the aim of accurately estimating the revenues obtained by tourism operators.
You can find the draft law HERE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main changes in the new Tourism Law?
The law clarifies local administration responsibilities, regulates construction in tourist areas (including beaches), and introduces a national data collection system for revenue assessment.
What is the role of the Interministerial Committee for Tourism?
It aims to harmonize tourism strategies with other national economic policies and coordinate decisions across different government sectors.
Does the law address tourism representation abroad?
Yes, the draft law establishes the legal framework for the position of tourism attaché to represent Romania’s interests internationally.