REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA EXPECTS RECORD TOURIST SEASON WITH 1.2 MILLION OVERNIGHT STAYS

The Republic of Srpska is anticipated to have its most successful tourist season yet, with an expected 1.2 million overnight stays, according to Marko Radić, Head of the Tourism Promotion Sector at the Tourist Organization of the Republic of Srpska.

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- This year will certainly be the most successful. Last year was a record with 1.112 million overnight stays, and this year I expect around 1.2 million, Radić highlighted.

He mentioned that in the first five months of this year, tourism records in Srpska were broken, with the number of overnight stays increasing by approximately 20,000 compared to the same period last year.

- Specifically for May, it is noteworthy that for the first time, the number of registered overnight stays exceeded 100,000 in that month, Radić emphasized.

He added that the summer tourist season is a period with the broadest and most developed tourist offer in Srpska.

Discussing the most significant tourist events in Srpska, Radić reminded that the "Summer on the Vrbas" event in Banja Luka is ongoing until July 30.

- Coming up is the largest music event in the Republic of Srpska, 'OK Fest,' which starts on July 18 with nighttime programs and will last until July 21. Accommodation capacities are fully booked, but there are still camping spots available. Reservations can be made on-site, Radić mentioned.

He also noted that "Wine Park" will be held in Gradiška on Saturday, July 20, and the music festival "Fresh Wave" will take place in Banja Luka from August 1 to 3.

According to him, the craft beer festival will be held in Laktaši on August 3, and the "Music and More" classical music festival, the largest in the region, will take place in Trebinje from August 1 to 14.

Additionally, the 149th "Nevesinje Olympics" will be held from August 3 to 13.

- This is the longest-running event not only in the Republic of Srpska but also beyond, Radić concluded.