A Comparative Analysis of Tourism Advantages: UK and Romania

This report presents a comparative analysis of tourism in the UK and Romania, based on a survey of 30 participants. The research employs a simple random sampling technique to gather primary data and uses thematic analysis to evaluate participant opinions. The report explores themes such as traveler preferences, awareness of sustainable practices, and specific examples of sustainable tourism initiatives in both countries. Findings indicate that the UK is perceived as offering a wider range of attractions and efficient transport, with a strong focus on waste reduction and sustainable practices. Romania's strengths lie in its biodiversity and green spaces, though the report also highlights the importance of improving services and infrastructure in Romania. The study concludes that the UK currently demonstrates a greater emphasis on sustainable tourism practices and provides superior tourism facilities compared to Romania, as perceived by the surveyed travelers.

A comparison between advantages of
tourism in UK and Romania

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.....................................................................................................1
ANALYSIS......................................................................................................................................1
Discussion........................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
In the present era, academic skills are highly significant which helps in gaining
competitive edge over others. The assessment outlined survey of 30 participants who will helps
in sustainable tourist of UK and Romania on the basis of comparison. It will outline graphs and
thematic analysis of comparison which will helps in gaining critical analysis over opinion of
participants. The participants will potential travellers of two travel grim like Thomas Cook, TUI
group and LCB tour operator.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
In order to do comparison between UK and Romania as a tourist destination primary data
has been gathered via survey. Hence, for survey purpose simple random sampling technique has
been used. Through such technique 30 travellers have been selected us for qualitative analysis or
evaluation.
ANALYSIS
Theme 1: Majority of Participants travelled to UK more in comparison to Romania
In accordance with theme, it is articulated that majority of participants have travelled to
UK more in comparison to UK because the travellers feel it offers wide range of tourist attraction
and efficient transport facilities according to neds of Visitors.
Theme 2: Yes, majority of travellers were aware about sustainable practices of tourism
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As per theme 2, it is demonstrated that sustainable tourism practices play crucial role in
development of tourism and country as well. It assists the tourism industry in making viable
economic contribution which is beneficial for people of tourism industry as well as domestic
citizen of country
Theme 3: The focus on minimising waste and resources makes tourism of UK sustainable
In accordance with theme 2, it is evaluated that tourism industry of UK is focused on
minimising waste activities to support sustainable tourism. These are the most influential
practices which helped the country in gaining attention of travellers and promoting development.
Apart from this, some participants discussed about improvement in tourism services of UK
which is seen by travellers who visited country more than once.
Theme 4: Biodiversity and biogeographical regions of Romania makes its tourism
sustainable
As per theme 4, it is denoted that Green highland and bio diversity of Romania helps the
country in promoting sustainable tourism practice. According to survey of travellers it is
determined that the focus of tourism industry of Romania is on preventing its natural resources
for which the industry aim at managing waste and environmental impacts. Strict framework is
formulated for travellers and domestic visitors which helps in waste management created by
tourism industry.
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No

Theme 5 UK according to majority of travellers is effectively following sustainable tourism
practices
As per theme 5, it is demonstrated that tourism industry of UK is more focused on
managing sustainable tourism practices because the industry leads the highest contribution in
economy which denotes dependency of many homes on travellers.
Discussion
From the survey discussion it was outlined that bicycle way of UK is liked by travellers
because the individuals feel it supports urban tourism with sustainable practices. On the other
had, some travellers stated about tourism in Romania which helped the individual in exploring
ancient culture like dazzling monasteries, bright and beautiful place, green lands and luxurious
accommodation facilities (Davies, 2018).
Some travellers discussed about green and transport practices of tourism industry for
managing sustainable tourism. However, some travellers discussed about job creating by tourism
industry and increase safety at tourist attractions (Popa, 2017). Apparently, from the view of
some travellers it is articulated that sustainable tourism practices of are focused on waste and
energy management, water conversation, human and wildlife conflict resolution.
On the basis of analysis, it is denoted that tourism transport of UK has been improved
where bicycle way is developed to support urban tourism which helps in managing tourism
transport and environmental impact from increasing travellers (Coccossis, 2017). Further, there
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is high check security at ancient place like no one is allowed to touch artefacts which reduced the
risk of threat to travellers from terrorist attacks and violent activities in Romania.
According to travellers who visited UK more than once stated that tour operators of UK
who strictly adopt and follow code of practice for managing sustainable tourism. The focus of
tour operator is on ensure waste and energy management, environmental friendly practices like
transport. Thus, it can be outlined that the tourism industry of UK supports quality of tourism
jobs and services.
CONCLUSION
The assessment outlined survey of 30 participants with 5 questions where 3 questions
were close ended and 2 were open ended. The analysis helped in understanding various
Sustainable tourism practices which are followed in two countries. The conclusion of survey is
clear from which it can be said that UK is more focused on sustainable tourism practices and
offered better tourism facilities in comparison to Romania.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Davies, N., 2018. Who walks, where and why? Practitioners’ observations and perspectives on
recreational walkers at UK tourist destinations. Annals of Leisure Research, 21(5),
pp.553-574.
Popa, R.G., 2017. PROTECTING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE LONG RUN,
THROUGH GREEN TOURISM ACTIVITIES. Annals of the Constantin Brancusi
University of Targu Jiu-Letters & Social Sciences Series, (4).
Coccossis, H., 2017. Sustainable tourism and carrying capacity: a new context. In The Challenge
of Tourism Carrying Capacity Assessment (pp. 19-30). Routledge.
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