The Hoo project: Creation of owl and other wildlife experiences
Wildlife tourism is an important part of the global tourism industry. It can also have a positive effect on the protection of endangered species and help wildlife conservation. This project aims to encourage natural heritage-based wildlife tourism in the cross-border area of Montenegro and Serbia. It has 3 specific objectives: Develop wildlife-based tourism products by […]
Thematic journey through heritage corridor from Serbia to Montenegro – CREATIVE TWINNING
Tourism is one of the most important economic branches in the world. Cultural heritage tourism, in particular, is one of the fastest growing types of tourism in the global market nowadays. This project aims to develop a know-how model for preserving, valorising, interpreting and integrating heritage sites along nature trails into a comprehensive natural and […]
Child-friendly tourism in the cross-border region
Tourism is an important source of income for every country and helps in developing mutual understanding, exchange and collaboration across borders. Child-friendly tourism, as part of the tourism industry, can contribute to sustainable community development. This project is aimed at boosting child-friendly tourism in Montenegro and Albania, countries with traditional lifestyles and abundant natural resources. […]
Augmenting Cooperation – From Christian Antiquities Towards Enhanced Tourism
The cross-border area of the municipality of Berane (Montenegro) and Shkodër County (Albania) is rich in undiscovered archaeological sites from different periods. However, this area is still economically underdeveloped, as little has been done to valorise it. Tumbarice Castrum near Berane was covered by soil and dense forest, while local farmers in Albania only collected fragments […]
Local cuisine as tourism offer of cross-border region
Gastronomy, as the essence of culture and a major element of intangible heritage worldwide, is a growing driver for tourists. Gastronomy tourism helps to brand and market destinations and assists in maintaining and preserving local tradition and diversity, while harnessing and rewarding authenticity. It also enhances local economic development, sustainable practices and food experiences. This […]
Preserving cultural landscape of Albania and Montenegro
As tourist destinations, both Montenegro and Albania are committed to further developing their tourism products. Taking into account that some areas in the mountainous zones in both countries have become more attractive for investment, this project recognised the importance of protecting and preserving the cultural and natural heritage of such zones, while developing sustainable tourism […]
Tourism, Adrenaline and Rafting Adventure (T.A.R.A.)
Active tourism is becoming more and more popular each year and as such represents a very important part of the tourism offer of every country. It contributes to local economies, environmental protection and sustainable development. In that regard, this project aims to create an integrated cross-border tourism destination, which is internationally recognisable for active tourism. […]
Life on BiH/MNE border – Ancient traces of ageless heritage and tradition
Cultural heritage is perceived as a common good of paramount importance and that is why its preservation is vital. This project looked to create and promote joint cross-border tourism products by encouraging partnerships in culture and tourism and restoring neglected cultural and historical heritage in the municipalities of Nikšić and Plužine in Montenegro and the […]
Cycling routes to improve natural and cultural heritage of Herzegovina and Montenegro – CYCLING RURAL
Cycling tourism is becoming an increasingly important part of the tourism industry, especially in terms of its contribution to sustainable tourism development. This project aimed to support the development and promotion of cycling and outdoor tourism in certain rural areas of the cross-border regions of Montenegro and Herzegovina, as well as its integration into the […]
Tourism hubs for better tourism offer in less advantaged mountainous areas
Tourism is one of the major economic drivers in both Montenegro and Kosovo*. This project is focused on two mountainous zones in the cross-border area of these economies. Those zones are very attractive, but are barely used for outdoor tourism due to the fact there are no basic services there. To address this gap, this […]