NOZOMI – Travel Society by Răzvan Pascu has officially launched in Romania, marking the entrepreneurial venture of travel consultant Răzvan Pascu following his departure from established tour operator Eturia, where he spent 11 years developing his expertise in the travel industry.
The newly formed travel agency has secured its official license from Romania’s Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, clearing the regulatory pathway for operations. The company is currently in its early stages, actively recruiting staff to support its expansion and service delivery.
Focus on Curated Travel Experiences
NOZOMI positions itself around three core service offerings: group circuits targeting remote and less-visited destinations, individual vacation packages centered on exotic beach locations, and meticulously planned travel experiences designed to meet diverse client preferences. This diversified approach reflects Pascu’s experience navigating the competitive Romanian travel market.
The agency is investing its initial resources into several strategic priorities, including building out its team, developing new travel circuits, negotiating partnerships with hotel properties, and establishing collaborations with international travel partners. These foundational efforts are typical for early-stage travel agencies seeking to differentiate themselves and scale operations.
Founder’s Vision for Growth
Pascu expressed optimism about the venture’s prospects in a recent statement. “I am very happy. But above all, very motivated. Because I feel that the most beautiful professional period of my life is coming. And I hope that in the coming years NOZOMI will become one of the most appreciated travel agencies in Romania,” he said.
This confidence reflects both personal conviction and the specific market opportunity Pascu identified during his time at Eturia. By launching independently, he aims to apply accumulated industry knowledge to build a differentiated brand in Romania’s competitive travel sector.
Romanian Startup Momentum in Travel Tech
NOZOMI’s launch arrives as Romania’s startup ecosystem continues demonstrating activity across consumer-focused sectors. While the travel and tourism industry in Europe has undergone significant transformation following pandemic-related disruptions, traditional travel agencies adapting their service models and leveraging personal expertise remain viable business models, particularly for niche markets like group expeditions and customized vacation planning.
The travel sector represents an ongoing opportunity across Europe, where startups and established players compete on service quality, destination knowledge, pricing, and digital integration. Romania, with its emerging startup culture, continues seeing entrepreneurs venture into hospitality and tourism-adjacent services as consumer spending on travel rebounds.
NOZOMI’s focus on curated experiences and personalized service positioning suggests Pascu is banking on the enduring value of expert travel consultation in an increasingly digital marketplace, distinguishing his offering from automated online booking platforms.