GENERAL INFO FOR ROMANIA
Area: 237,502 km2 238,391 km2 * Population: 21,400,000 (2009 mid-year estimate) inhabitants * Capital: Bucharest (Bucuresti) * International Airports: Bucharest Henri Coanda, Arad International Airport, Bacău International Airport, Sibiu International Airport, Timisoara, Cluj-Napoca International Airport, , Iasi, Baia Mare, Oradea, Arad, Bacau, Constanta “Mihail Kogălniceanu” Airport, Craiova, Targu Mures, Satu Mare * International country code: +40 * Currency: Romanian Leu (Plural Lei) * Time zone: GMT+2 hours in winter, GMT+3 hours in summer
Romania, the 9th largest country and with the 7th largest population among the European Union member states, is a land of many authentic treasures waiting to be discovered, with a rich diversity of tourist, cultural, natural and historical attractions.
Romania offers a rich tapestry of tourist attractions and vacation experiences unique in Central - Eastern Europe: medieval towns in Transylvania, the world-famous Painted Monasteries in Bucovina, traditional villages in Maramures, the magnificent architecture of Bucharest, the romantic Danube Delta, fairy-tale castles, the Black Sea resorts, the majestic Carpathian Mountains, spas and much more.
The waters of the Danube, which flow into the Black Sea, form the second largest and best preserved of Europe’s deltas - The Danube Delta. The Danube Delta, is home to more than 300 bird species, 160 kinds of fish and 800 plant families and ideal for outdoor activities such hiking, canoeing and bird watching.
Romania’s numerous castles perhaps best illustrate the country’s medieval heritage. Many castles and fortresses in Romania feature unique architectural elements and styles that reflect local traditions, customs and purpose.
A very much loved theme for incentives in Romania is the well
known Transylvanian vampire Dracula. Count Dracula, a fictional character in the Bram Stoker’s novel, was inspired by one of the best-known figures of the Romanian history - Vlad Dracul(a), nicknamed Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler) - who was a ruler of Wallachia (1456-1462).
Often being called as the “Gate between East and West” and the “ Latin Island in a Slavic Sea”, Romania was strongly influenced along the history by its neighbours. The country’s cuisine was as well greatly shaped with ingredients and recipes from the Ottoman traditional gastronomy, but
also from the German, Serbian or Hungarian cuisine. Bucharest, the capital city of Romania, has the enormous advantage to host the largest building in Europe and the second largest in the world after the Pentagon. This is the Romanian Parliament, which is also thebiggest conference and congress centre in Romania. The International conference centre has a total capacity of over 5000 people. There are eleven conference rooms, fully equipped with simultaneous translation, video
and audio equipment, catering facilities etc.
There are over 30 conference venues in Bucharest & surroundings (50% in conference hotels, 30% dedicated centres, 20% unconventional venues) with meeting rooms for 1.200 – 1.500 persons (international standards) till 4.000 – 5.000 persons (unconventional locations). The total meeting capacity of venues in Bucharest is well over 35 000 seats.
Main international hotel chains are already present in Romania and there are further projects to come. Bucharest currently offers over 2.000 rooms in 5* hotels, 4.000 rooms in 4* hotels and 2.300 rooms in 3* hotels. Here you find the only luxury JW Marriot and the biggest Radisson Blu in South Eastern Europe. Bucharest is the ideal destination for large and medium sized events up to 5000 attendees, whilst other cities or resorts in the country, such as Sibiu, Braşov, Poiana Braşov, Constanţa or Suceava, offer possibilities for events up to 1.500 people. Danube Delta and the Carpathians are ideal locations for incentives and team building.
Romanian Ministry for Regional Development and Tourism
Bd. Dinicu Golescu, nr. 38, sector 1
RO 010867 Bucharest
E-mail: promovare@mturism.ro
www.romaniatourism.com
Crowne Plaza Bucharest Hotel, Bucharest, Romania 2012-05-16 13:00:48
Enjoy lush, peaceful gardens and bespoke service at the Crowne Plaza Bucharest hotel. It has a perfect location between the city centre (4 km) and international airport (12 km) in a green and fresh area. The hotel is conveniently situated to take full advantage of the Exhibition Centre Romexpo, World Trade Plaza, Herastrau Park and Village Museum. The shopping, cultural and financial districts are easily accessible offering the visitor to Bucharest much to see and enjoy. Invite guests to intimate board meetings or weddings for up to 450 guests... .
Conference Center Continental Forum, Sibiu, Romania 2010-02-02 14:06:59
Continental Forum Sibiu has a very modern conference centre which can host for you any type of event from private lunches to business seminars, trainings, corporate meeting or personalized parties. For the business clients who choose Hermanns town as destination, Continental Forum Sibiu offers the perfect place to organize events like conferences, trainings or symposiums while having the possibility to opt for one of the 6 conference rooms equipped with flipchart, video projector, video and TV, projection screen, audio system, simultaneous translation upon request and internet. We opened the Conference Center Continental Forum Sibiu, which provides you with 5 conference rooms: 2 rooms with a capacity of 250 people and three rooms with a capacity of 10-20 people. The center offers you the possibility to organize congresses, seminars, conferences and parties, weddings or birthdays. All the conference rooms are equipped with flipchart, video projector, video and TV, projection screen, audio system, simultaneous translation upon request and internet..
