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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.

News

Taxi Drivers in Sarajevo: The New Ambassadors of Tourism

Taxi Drivers in Sarajevo: The New Ambassadors of Tourism

USAID Turizam and Sarajevo Taxi have joined forces to enhance the tourist experience in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Taxi drivers play a crucial role in promoting tourism as they are often among the first people to greet travelers, whether they are domestic...

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First Herzegovina Wine Route Festival Held in Mostar

First Herzegovina Wine Route Festival Held in Mostar

To promote the rich wine culture and tourism offerings of Herzegovina, the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FTC BiH) organized the Herzegovina Wine Route Festival in Mostar. The aim of this unique event was to highlight the significance and potential...

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Investing in Tourism is Investing in Future

Investing in Tourism is Investing in Future

Are you looking for an opportunity to invest in the tourism sector or have an innovative business idea but need financial support? The U.S. Government, through the USAID Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (USAID Turizam) project, connects...

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Success Stories

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

Mostar celebrates the prestigious title of “European City of Wine Dionisio 2024”

With a ceremonial program organized by the City of Mostar, the Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the USAID Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam), and members of the Herzegovina Wine Route, the prestigious title of European City of Wine Dionisio 2024 is celebrated. This title is awarded by the European Network of Wine Cities (RECEVIN). Numerous domestic and international guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the Herzegovina Wine Route...

USAID Turizam and UN Women are organizing the conference “Women in Tourism: Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future”

Organized by USAID and UN Women, the first conference on women in tourism will be held in Sarajevo, along with a fair of products and handicrafts. The first conference of its kind, dedicated to women in tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina, named "Women in Tourism: Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future" will be held in Sarajevo on March 13th, with the goal of promoting equal representation as well as the economic empowerment of women in the tourism sector. The conference is scheduled to start on...

Register for workshops dedicated to handicrafts and agrotourism in one of the BiH’s cities (January 31 – February 16, 2024)

We are pleased to invite all interested parties to participate in one of the upcoming workshops organized by the USAID's Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam). The workshops will be conducted in collaboration with a local expert, focusing on improving the production of traditional handicrafts and agricultural-food products with the aim of enriching the tourism offerings of Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the coming period, the workshops are planned in the following...