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With the aim of positioning Bosnia and Herzegovina as a competitive destination on the global market, the U.S. Government through USAID 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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Green Paradise on the Horizon: Enchanting Livno Landscapes

Green Paradise on the Horizon: Enchanting Livno Landscapes

The Livanjsko Polje ("Field of Livno") region is located in the central part of the outer Dinaric Alps. Situated at an altitude of 700 meters, it stretches approximately 65 kilometers in length with an average width of 5 kilometers, and is almost entirely surrounded...

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Bosnian Culinary Products Protected by Geographical Indications

In 2024, collaborative efforts led to a significant increase in the number of BiH's food products with protected origin labels, enhancing both their market visibility and integration into the tourism sector. In 2024, BiH achieved a significant milestone in preserving its culinary heritage, thanks to the collaborative efforts of USAID's Turizam project, the Food Safety Agency of BiH (BiH FSA), and partners such as the European Union (EU), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and United...

Transforming Hospitality Training in Bosnia and Herzegovina

USAID Turizam’s online learning platform Turizam Academy has partnered with France's Tutoreca to revolutionize BiH's hospitality training, offering flexible, expert-led online courses that empower professionals with world-class skills and foster continuous growth in the tourism sector.In a groundbreaking step toward enhancing BiH's tourism and hospitality sector, the online learning platform Turizam Academy, developed by USAID Turizam, has expanded its offerings through a new strategic...

Profi Program Driving Workforce Excellence in Bosnia and Herzegovina

USAID's Profi Program is revolutionizing workforce development in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s hospitality sector by enhancing employee skills, improving service quality, and fostering economic growth through innovative on-the-job training and strong local partnerships.USAID's Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam) has achieved groundbreaking success through the Profi Program, an innovative on-the-job training initiative. This program is setting new benchmarks for...

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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.

8406

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

1365

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

48% Male52% Female

24%

Number of new tourism products and experiences

89

Number of training activities

414

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Calendar of events

Global Event in Sarajevo “Resilience and Innovation Summit”

Save the date: 6. June 6-7, 2024 Join us in Sarajevo for the Resilience and Innovation Summit! A premier international travel event in Southeast Europe for 2024, gathering travel industry leaders from the Balkans, Caucasus, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. Dive into themes of resilience, ESG imperatives, innovative tech solutions for the tourism industry, and much more. Hosted by the USAID’s Turizam project, the Global Travel and Tourism Resilience Council & Travolution....

Day of Cheese and Potatoes in the Nevesinje Village of Bratač!

WHAT IS THE DAY OF CHEESE AND POTATOES? In 2023, the United Nations adopted a resolution declaring May 30th as International Potato Day, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of potatoes for global agriculture, economic development, and food security. On this occasion, the residents of Bratač village, in collaboration with the Slow Food Trebinje Herzegovina Association and the Tourism Organization of the Republika Srpska, are organizing the event "Day of Cheese and Potatoes" for the...

ReShape Adventure: Workshop Dedicated to International Standards and Trends in Adventure Tourism

ReShape Adventure - Empowering adventure tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina by aligning with international standards! Reserve your spot! USAID Turizam is organizing a workshop dedicated to international standards and trends in adventure tourism on April 3, at the hotel ibis Styles Sarajevo. Travel agencies that sell adventure tours, guides, and other registered operators in adventure tourism, it is time for us to gather so you can: Work together on creating safety protocols and risk management...