SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF OCNA MUREȘ. OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAPITALIZING ON LOCAL RESOURCES
Ileana-Cristina VASILIȚĂ-CRĂCIUN1
1 Geography Research Center, Romanian Academy, Cluj-Napoca Branch, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, e-mail: ileana.vasilita@acad-cj.ro
ABSTRACT. – Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Landscape of Ocna Mureș. Opportunities for Using Local Resources. Ocna Mureș is an urban settlement notable for its long-standing history and natural salt resources, which have distinguished it within the surrounding cultural landscape. These characteristics offer significant and specific potential for the development of sustainable tourism. This paper aims to analyse the main elements of the local cultural landscape and explore how these – either individually or as an integrated whole – can be leveraged for tourism development. The goal is to promote economic growth and social development within the local community in an environmentally responsible manner, while also preserving cultural heritage for future generations.
Keywords: sustainable tourism, cultural landscape, sustainable development, Ocna Mureș, valorisation, resources.