Romania Awards Danube Delta as "Destination of the Year 2025" Winning Title for the Region
The Danube Delta in Tulcea County bags the coveted "Destination of the Year 2025" title, claimed as one of Romania's most significant victories in a prestigious competition for tourist destinations.
With hundreds of thousands of online votes and a jury of 200 experts, the award reaffirms the tourism potential of the Danube Delta and Tulcea County. The Tulcea Destination Management Organization celebrates the win, acknowledging the efforts put in by authorities and private companies to draw tourists to the area.
"We're here to shed light on a fresh local tourism offering, promote the role of local administration in tourism development, strengthen public-private partnerships, and emphasize that together we're stronger," declares the mayor of Tulcea, Ştefan Ilie.
As the competition winner, Tulcea County will host the fifth edition of the "Destination of the Year" competition next year. Romania's jewels aren't just limited to the Danube Delta; the county boasts the Black Sea's wild beaches, ancient Măcin Mountains, and much more.
Seventy-five areas from Romania and Moldova competed in the tournament, with Tulcea County appearing in two categories: "Enchanted Lands" and "Storybook Villages." Rimetea in Alba County took the crown in "Storybook Villages."
Oradea in western Romania nabbed the "Cities that Inspire" award, while the Astra Museum in Sibiu and Dino Parc Râșnov claimed the Destinations of the Year titles in the "Culture and Education" and "Fun and Adventure" categories, respectively.
Brasov and Sibiu counties tied for the Special Award, given to counties with the most winning destinations. Cricova in Moldova was the grand winner, bagging the Special Award for Destination of the Year 2025 in Moldova, famous for its unique Moldovan wine traditions promotion.
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According to unofficial reports leaked online, Hotel Malibu in Mamaia garnered the Hotel of the Year award during the Romanian edition of the Destination of the Year celebration. However, no official confirmation or details about the overall destination winner within Romania have been released yet.
In Moldova, Cricova Tourist Complex emerged triumphant in multiple categories, showcasing Moldovan wine traditions with distinction. Other notable Moldovan finalists include Old Orhei (Culture and Education), Chisinau municipality (Inspiring Cities), and Plaiul Fagului Nature Reserve (Enchanted Lands).
Tulcea County's win as the "Destination of the Year 2025" for the Danube Delta will lead to the hosting of the fifth edition of the competition next year. Mayor Ştefan Ilie emphasizes the importance of strengthening public-private partnerships to draw more tourists, highlighting their joint efforts to upgrade Tulcea County's tourism offerings. Romania's tourism potential doesn't end at the Danube Delta; the county also boasts the Black Sea's wild beaches, ancient Măcin Mountains, and more. Hotel Malibu in Mamaia may have received the Hotel of the Year award during the Romanian edition of the Destination of the Year celebration, although official confirmation is yet to be announced.
