ANAT: Peste 60% dintre români nu își permit o săptămână de vacanță

The National Association of Travel Agencies (ANAT) highlights alarming statistics from Eurostat showing that 61.4% of Romanians cannot afford a vacation, indicating economic polarization. This trend reflects a significant portion of the population being excluded from tourism due to declining purchasing power. While many Romanians are not abandoning vacations, they are adjusting their budgets by opting for shorter trips and off-season travel. The tourism market is increasingly sensitive to price changes, with rising costs impacting affordability. ANAT calls for public policies to support tourism accessibility, including maintaining reduced VAT for the sector and expanding vacation voucher systems. The organization emphasizes the need for a partnership between industry and government to address these challenges effectively.