Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 25 ISSUE 2
Written by Răzvan STANCU, Adrian TUREK-RAHOVEANU

The article analyses the role of physical security management in public food and agritourism units in rural areas, focusing on the challenges and particularities of this context. In rural areas, where access to advanced technologies or resources is sometimes limited, the safety of employees and customers becomes essential for strengthening the local community's trust and for the success of businesses in this sector. Practical and adaptable solutions are presented, such as implementing simple surveillance systems or organizing activities in collaboration with local authorities. At the same time, the role of staff training is highlighted, which plays a decisive factor in reducing security incidents, especially in small communities, where relationships of trust are fundamental. The main goal is to identify accessible and efficient solutions, adapted to local specifics, that contribute to economic development and to strengthening community trust. The materials used include scientific articles selected from the Web of Science database, interpreted using the VOSviewer software for bibliometric analysis. The sources of information consist of specialized works, national strategies, official statistics and relevant documents in the field of tourism, security and sustainability. The applied research methods are bibliometric analysis and systematic theoretical analysis, assuming that effective physical security management is correlated with a high level of sustainability and sustainable local development. This complex approach allowed the formulation of relevant conclusionssuggesting that, through accessible strategies and security measures adapted to rural specifics, public food and agritourism units can contribute both to local economic development and to the creation of a safe and friendly environment for the community.

[Read full article] [Citation]