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With the aim of positioning Bosnia and Herzegovina as a competitive destination on the global market, USAID’s Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam) project is working on advancing human capital in the tourism sector, improving access to finance for tourism businesses, developing innovative tourist products, harmonizing policies and regulations and revolutionizing destination branding and promotion.

Through a broad-based approach to sustainable tourism development, USAID Turizam will contribute to economic growth and social harmony in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

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Grape Varieties at Home

Grape Varieties at Home

By Darrel Joseph It’s a beautiful pocket of southeastern Europe. A kind of treasure island on the edge of the Mediterranean with impressively rich vineyard terroirs that give birth to fabulously unique wines.  Wines that, despite their homeland’s viticultural...

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Banja Luka’s Kuhinjica: Oasis of Gastronomic Pleasures

Banja Luka’s Kuhinjica: Oasis of Gastronomic Pleasures

Kuhinjica for fulfilling gastronomic pleasures while traveling Ugostiteljstvo je jedan od najvažnijih sektora u turizmu. Od usluga hrane i pića, do druženja i zabave, ugostiteljstvo je suočeno s brojnim očekivanjima posjetitelja, a uz moderne trendove putovanja,...

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Exciting Itineraries Around Sarajevo and Mostar

With the ever-evolving landscape of tourism, businesses must stay ahead of the curve when it comes to creating attractive packages for potential visitors. The tourism sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina has seen tremendous progress in recent years, with both domestic and international visitors flocking to the country to explore its unique culture and stunning natural beauty.  To further improve the tourism offering for travelers, the Hub & Spokes model has been developed and implemented....
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Agent Academy

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s first Online Travel Agent Academy provides our existing and new travel trade partners with valuable business insights and knowledge to help them better understand the destination and the potential it offers.  15 modules encompass interesting, informative, and useful information about the country’s destinations, assets, experiences, and perhaps most importantly – the destination uniqueness.  WELCOME TO BiH'S ONLINE TRAVEL AGENT ACADEMY! Click here to...
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USAID Turizam Supports Announcement of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s First 14 Most Beautiful Villages

The Most Beautiful Villages of Bosnia and Herzegovina initiative will contribute to the development of the country’s rural tourism and the preservation of its natural and cultural heritage. On December 14, USAID Turizam held an official ceremony to announce the 14 Most Beautiful Villages (MBV) of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This announcement unveils some of the most picturesque villages and draws attention to the hidden gems of the country. The label Most Beautiful Villages is a concept launched...

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Results to date

The number of entrepreneurs, operators and workers from tourism, catering and related activities, who have undergone USAID Tourism training in technical, quality, safety, supervisory and managerial disciplines.

2354

Number of firms that received USAID Turizam technical assistance for improving business performance

451

Percentage of youth participants(15-29) in Turizam-assisted programs

48% Male52% Female

25%

Calendar of events

Driving Hotel Revenues through Enhanced Pricing Strategies and Consultations (Bihać, Hotel Opal)

The travel and tourism ecosystem continues to change at a high rate because of the pandemic, global economic activity slowdown, changing consumer behavior, and the expedited transition to direct online channels. This is forcing hotels to rethink revenue management strategies while being extra responsive to the needs of the wider tourism value chain, especially those of international outbound and local receptive tour operators and travel agents. As a result, hotels are devising new strategies...

Driving Hotel Revenues through Enhanced Pricing Strategies and Consultations (Bihać, Hotel Opal)

The travel and tourism ecosystem continues to change at a high rate because of the pandemic, global economic activity slowdown, changing consumer behavior, and the expedited transition to direct online channels. This is forcing hotels to rethink revenue management strategies while being extra responsive to the needs of the wider tourism value chain, especially those of international outbound and local receptive tour operators and travel agents. As a result, hotels are devising new strategies...

Driving Hotel Revenues through Enhanced Pricing Strategies and Consultations (Banja Luka, Hotel Marriot)

The travel and tourism ecosystem continues to change at a high rate because of the pandemic, global economic activity slowdown, changing consumer behavior, and the expedited transition to direct online channels. This is forcing hotels to rethink revenue management strategies while being extra responsive to the needs of the wider tourism value chain, especially those of international outbound and local receptive tour operators and travel agents. As a result, hotels are devising new strategies...