Romanian Academy
Tourism and Rural Space
28th International Conference
22-23 May 2026
Vatra Dornei
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Agenda 2026
Reception
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
National Agency for Mountain Areas (ANZM)
Address: 23 Runc Street (opposite Vînătorul Hotel), 723700, Vatra Dornei (Romania)
Contact: Dănuț Ungureanu, +40 745 865 163
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Vînătorul Guesthouse
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
National Agency for Mountain Areas (ANZM)
Welcome Messages
Connect
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Aula Magna (ANZM)
Chair: Dr. Emanuela-Adina NICULA (Romania), Dr. Daniela MATEI (Romania)
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Zoltán József MIHÁLY, Secretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Romania
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Cristina Emanuela DASCĂLU, Vice-Chair, Committee on Education, Chamber of Deputies, Parliament of Romania
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Daniela MATEI, Senior Researcher, Gheorghe Zane Institute for Economic and Social Research, Romanian Academy, Iași Branch, Romania
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Gheorghe HÎRLAV, General Director, National Agency for Mountain Areas (ANZM) in Vatra Dornei, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Romania
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Ioan SURDU, Director, Centre of Mountain Economy (CE-MONT) in Vatra Dornei, Costin C. Kiriţescu National Institute for Economic Research, Romanian Academy, Romania
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Dănuț UNGUREANU, Director, Centre of Training and Innovation for Development in the Carpathians (CEFIDEC), National Agency for Mountains Areas (ANZM) in Vatra Dornei, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Romania
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Marius RÎPAN, Mayor of Vatra Dornei, Romania
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Dănuț CANDREA, Mayor of Dorna Candrenilor, Romania
Keynote Addresses
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Aula Magna (ANZM)
Chairs: Dr. Emanuela-Adina NICULA (Romania), Dr. Daniela MATEI (Romania)
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Gül ERKOL BAYRAM, Professor & Vice Dean, Faculty of Tourism, Sinop University, Sinop, Türkiye
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Mohammad SHAHPARAN, Lecturer, Faculty of Tourism Management, "Silk Road" International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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Vimal Chandra VERMA, Senior Assistant Professor, Faculty of Commerce, Siddharth University, Kapilvastu, Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Break
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Vînătorul Guesthouse
Related Events
Webinar
Religious Festivals and Tourism: A Global Perspective
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online
Language: English
Organizer: M. K. Amila Indika (Sri Lanka)
Coordinator & Chair: M. K. Amila INDIKA (Sri Lanka)
Special Guests:
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Aleksandra PRODANOVIĆ STAMENOVIĆ, Professor, International Center of Professional Studies, Belgrade, Serbia
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Eyong Ayuk AKO-EBOT, PhD, University of Bertoua, Cameroon
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Khairiah ISMAIL, PhD, Taylor's University, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Workshop
Rural vs. Gastronomic Tourism: Best Practices, Legislative Framework, Key Challenges, and Recommendations
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Runc Hall (ANZM)
Language: Romanian
Organizer: National Agency for Mountain Areas (ANZM), Vatra Dornei, Romania
Coordinator & Chair: Dr. Dănuț UNGUREANU (Romania)
Special Guests:
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Gabriela BÂRZU, Manager, Local Gastronomic Point, Gheorghițeni, Dorna Arini, Suceava County, Romania
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Maria BIDIAN, Manager, Maria Bidian Local Gastronomic Point, Bistrița Bârgăului, Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania
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Paul CANDREA, Manager, Poiana agritourism guesthouse, Poiana Negrii, Dorna Candrenilor, Suceava County, Romania
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Maricica CAZIMIRCIUC, Destination Manager, Țara Dornelor Ecotourism Association, Vatra Dornei, Suceava County, Romania
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Ema CHIRILUȘ, Manager, Casa Emma guesthouse, Vatra Dornei, Suceava County, Romania
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Mihaela COCÎRȚĂ, Manager, Țara Dornelor Destination Management Organization, Vatra Dornei, Suceava County, Romania
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Adrian CRUCIANU, Manager, Elena agritourism guesthouse, Drăgoiasa, Panaci commune, Suceava County, Romania
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Ida CSONT, Manager, Gerendás Panzió guesthouse, Ghindari, Mureș County, Romania
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Elena DRELCIUC, Manager, Vatra Satului Local Gastronomic Point, Plutoniţa, Frasin, Suceava County, Romania
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Iulia GRIGORAȘ, Manager, La Grigoraș din Bucovina grocery /butcher shop, Vatra Dornei, Suceava County, Romania
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Dan PAVEL, Teacher of Agritourism, Agricultural School Group of Dorna Candrenilor, Suceava County, Romania
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Irina PĂCURARU, Manager, Cabana Poiana Cerbilor Local Gastronomic Point, Dîrmoxa, Broșteni, Suceava County, Romania
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Adriana TUDOR, Manager, Casa cu Poveste guesthouse, Călinești, Dorna Arini, Suceava County, Romania
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Antineea ȚUGULEA, Manager, Casa Antineea guesthouse, Poiana Stampei, Suceava County, Romania
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Melinda ZSOMBORI, Manager, Eden Garden guesthouse, Sovata, Mureș County, Romania
Romanian Folkloric Songs and Dances
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Vînătorul Guesthouse
Gala Dinner
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Vînătorul Guesthouse
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Poetic Interlude: Authors' Reading
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Awards Ceremony
Breakfast
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Vînătorul Guesthouse
Visiting Tourist Attractions
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Organizer: National Agency for Mountain Areas (ANZM), Vatra Dornei, Romania
Coordinator: Dr. Dănuț UNGUREANU (Romania)
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Baths Casino Museum Center (Vatra Dornei)
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Dorna Candrenilor balneoclimatic resort (Dorna Candrenilor)
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Poiana agritourism guesthouse (Poiana Negrii village, Dorna Candrenilor commune) – model of a short food supply chain
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Farm of Poiana agritourism guesthouse
Lunch
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Poiana Agritourism Guesthouse
Sponsors: Paul and Mariana Candrea, the owners
Parallel Sessions
CONTACT
Georgia Tacu
Tel: +40 759 669 081
E-mail: geo_tacu@yahoo.com
Dănuț Ungureanu
Tel: +40 745 865 163
E-mail: danut_u@yahoo.com
WRITE TO US!
ADDRESS
National Agency for Mountain Areas - ANZM
23 Runc Street, 725700, Vatra Dornei, Romania
Centre of Training and Innovation for Development
in the Carpathians - CEFIDEC
23 Runc Street, 725700, Vatra Dornei, Romania