Entrepreneur Alin Burcea laid the foundations of the Paralela 45 travel agency over 30 years ago, in the spring of 1990. He is also a founder of the National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT), established in 1990, and served as its first president. He was a Secretary of State in the Ministry of Tourism between 2001-2002 and led ANAT from 1990-1993 and 2016-2018; he currently serves as the association’s vice president. The executive is a graduate of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and completed specialized tourism courses in Israel, Greece, and Romania, and since 2005, he has held a PhD in business tourism.
The profile of Alin Burcea appeared in the 2022 edition of the 100 Most Admired CEOs in Romania yearbook, where he ranked 79th.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paralela 45 founded?
Paralela 45 travel agency was founded in the spring of 1990 by entrepreneur Alin Burcea.
What role did Alin Burcea play in the Ministry of Tourism?
Alin Burcea served as Secretary of State in the Romanian Ministry of Tourism between 2001 and 2002.
What academic qualifications does Alin Burcea hold?
He is a graduate of ASE Bucharest and has held a PhD in business tourism since 2005.