The Republic of Srpska presented itself at the 47th Belgrade International Tourism Fair in a representative and meaningful way, through a joint appearance of the Republic of Srpska Tourism Organization and Republic of Srpska Representative Office, with participation of tourism organizations of numerous municipalities and cities and Kozara National Park.

There was particularly great interest in winter tourism centers, primarily Jahorina, Ravna Planina and Igrište. The offer of spa tourism, which is increasingly gaining importance due to its high-quality accommodation facilities and developed health and recreational offer, also attracted significant attention. Great interest was also expressed in the tourism offer of Trebinje, which is recognized as one of the most attractive destinations in southern Srpska. The visitors were also interested in the tourism potential of Višegrad, especially Andrićgrad as a unique cultural and tourism complex, and Bijeljina with its diverse offer - those who had not been were invited to come and get to know this gem of Semberija - and Banja Luka, which is increasingly positioning itself as a regional center of adventure tourism.

The Minister of Trade and Tourism of the Republic of Srpska, Ned Puhovac, visited the Belgrade International Tourism Fair and said that tourism workers were Srpska’s biggest promoters. Puhovac stated that he was pleasantly surprised by the way of presentation of the tourist offer of the Republic of Srpska and announced that this ministry would continue to support the republic Tourism Organization.

Srpska’s appearance at this year’s fair was very successful, both in terms of visibility and promotion of tourism potential, and in terms of contacts made and specific activities agreed.

The Republic of Srpska Tourism Organization successfully presented its tourism offer at the Budapest fair, and there was great interest in adventure tourism, rafting, canyoning and city break destinations, said Sanela Šimun, a public relations associate at the organization. She stated that a large number of meetings had been held with tour operators and travel agencies during the recent Belgrade tourism fair and this one in Budapest. – We can say that we have completed the fairs successfully, and that we expect a large influx of tourists from Serbia and Hungary during the spring and summer period – Šimun noted.

Source: Republic of Srpska Representative Office in Serbia – RTRS – SRNA

Photo: Republic of Srpska Representative Office in Serbia