THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CLIMATE INDEX FOR CHARACTERIZE TOURISM FAVORABILITY IN THE CINDREL MOUNTAINS

SPANU Simona, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

NICULA Virgil, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu

Abstract:
In determining the climate’s favourability for tourism in Păltiniș resort and its surrounding areas, it is necessary to know the values of the bioclimatic indices. The most often used climatic parameters are temperature, air humidity and wind speed. They are used in different combinations and formulas and the targeted result are the same every time – determining the degree of climatic comfort for the touristic activities’ participants, and the main types of topo climates, favourable or less favourable for performing touristic activities or human activities in general.

Keywords: tourism, climate index, bioclimate, Păltiniș resort

JEL Classification: Q26, Q27, Q56

Volume: 68, Issue: 5

Pages: 87 - 95

Publication date: December, 2016

Download the article: http://economice.ulbsibiu.ro/revista.economica/archive/68508spanu&nicula.pdf

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