Romanian Tourism Sector Has Overcome Crisis, Minister Says

Romania’s tourism sector has overcome the financial and economic crisis as both hotels and tour operators have posted increased contributions to the country’s gross domestic product last year, Tourism Minister Elena Udrea said Thursday.

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"In the latest reports of the National Statistics Institute, tour operators' contribution to the GDP in 2010 increased 14.9% in the first quarter, 8.2% in the second, 24.1% in the third and 37.2% in the fourth quarter," Udrea told a news conference.

She added hotels and restaurants also registered growth last year.

"I hope this growth strengthens and continues so we can speak about a re-launch of the tourism sector," the minister said.

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