Primarul Ciucu Cel Econom dorește rapid asociația care să facă Bucureștiul frecventabil. 5 milioane de euro pe an pentru Organizația de Management al Destinației București • Știri București
On October 13, the Mayor of Bucharest, Ciprian Ciucu, will launch the Organization for Destination Management (OMD) at ARCUB, aimed at promoting the city. The OMD will manage over 5 million euros annually, focusing on a collective strategy to enhance Bucharest's appeal to tourists. The initiative involves various stakeholders, including the tourism industry, cultural institutions, and universities. The organization, informally named 'Busola', aims to guide tourists in exploring the city. Ciucu emphasizes the importance of events and the need for a professional management team, while also promoting Bucharest as a university city for international students. The funding will come from tourist taxes, and the mayor will retain budgetary oversight.