STUDY REGARDING THE EVOLUTION OF AGRITOURISM PENSIONS FROM THE ECONOMY OF GORJ COUNTY USING STATISTICAL DATA.

In its evolution, according to statistics, agritourism had periods of growth but also periods of decline. It is certain that it was never on the verge of extinction. The forms of agritourism are currently experiencing the greatest momentum so far, due to the desire for freedom and the lack of rigid programs. Carried out as complementary activities, the forms of agritourism do not break the balance of peasant life, do not cause the disappearance of the existing activities until then, but allow the superior valorisations of the products obtained and implicitly their development, simultaneously with the appearance of others. Agritourism pensions increase the income of the economy of Gorj county, create jobs, develops infrastructures and creates a sense of cultural exchange between foreigners and citizens, ensures the continued promotion and preservation of cultural heritage and supports the economic survival of otherwise under-resourced communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]