Focusing agro-tourism structures for environmental optimization

The paper presents a preliminary analysis of the sector of agro-tourism referring to two case-studies: one in Italy (in the Trentino region) and the other in Romania (in the Transilvania region). That will be the base of a research on some potential criticalities in the two EU regions in order to improve the environmental performance of agro-tourism building and activities. The comparative analysis of the experience of Italy and Romania can offer an interesting starting point for the optimization of this sector in other EU and non EU countries. The planned research will also contribute in training those involved in agro-tourism activities in order to develop major awareness and attention on the environment.