GROWTH THROUGH TOURISM IN DEVELOPED EUROPEAN COUNTRIES. CASE STUDY: FRANCE, ITALY AND SPAIN

HALLER ALINA PETRONELA

Abstract


The paper is an analysis based on statistical indicators for three European economies with highly developed tourism sectors. France, Italy and Spain are models of growth and development through tourism, which is possible due to their cultural, historical and artistic richness. Although they are famous international brands, these three countries continue to sustain the tourism sector, to adapt themselves to their clients’ needs and to offer diversified high quality products.


Keywords


growth, tourism, developed countries, sustainability, development.

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