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ABOUT AER
a partnership for nature conservation and tourism in Romania

The Association of Ecotourism in Romania (AER) has achieved a partnership for nature conservation and tourism development among tourism associations, non-governmental associations acting in local development and nature conservation, nature conservation projects and travel agencies. Therefore, the innovative idea promoted by AER is to bring together the public and the private sector in a partnership for nature conservation and sustainable tourism development.

MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
Promotion & Marketing
  • promotion of ecotourism activities, programmes and accommodation offered by AER members
  • press trips for the international media
  • participation in international travel shows to promote Romania as an ecotourism destination
Ecotourism Certification

mechanism of certification of three types of tourist products:
  • ecotourism programmes / tours provided by tour-operators or guides (eco-tours of maximum 15 participants)
  • small-scale accommodation structures in rural and natural areas (eco-lodges and guesthouses of maximum 25 rooms)
  • eco-destinations (one or several communities within natural areas)
Strategies & Product Development
  • development of tourism strategies in and around national/natural parks and protected areas
  • development of tourist products such as theme paths, trails, interpretation and visitor centres
Public Awareness
  • press campaigns in the national media on ecotourism development in Romania
  • participation in national travel shows


 
PARTNERS: AER IS A MEMBER OF:

Natura 2000  Asociatia de Turism Retezat   Asociatia de ecoturism Tara Dornelor

 Pro Park    Calare in Carpati 

 coalitia pentru mediu       the inteernational ecotoursim society
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