Abstract:

This paper presents the implementation status of Measure 313 - Encouragement of tourism activities related to National Rural Development Programme (2007 to 2013) both nationally and in the North-West region of Satu Mare, focused on Bihor County. Measure 313 was one requested at NPRDs, requests exceeded 87% budgetary allocation. Also approved projects in the N W region during the analyzed period accounted for 26.6% of all projects approved nationwide. Impact of using EU funds for Measure 313 is emphasized in the county of Bihor by increasing the number of rural locations in 2008-2015. In 2015, the number of rural tourism increased by 88.31% compared to 2008, rural tourism is an activity with potential for development in Bihor county through the beautiful natural environment.