Abstract:
The present study aims to determine the role and importance of the
tourist information and promotin centers from Bihor county taking into
consideration the economic, social and cultural influence of tourism worldwide.
These centers were established to provide tourists with the necessary and updated
information regarding the tourist destination, thus to become a major part in the
promotion of tourist attractions. The implemented methodology based on questionnaires helped us assess the role of these centers in the shaping of Bihor
county tourist destination and the analysis of the existent web sites (8 out of 13
tourist centers have got one) gave us an insight into the significance of internet
promotion as a powerful marketing tool of the 21st century.
