WORKSHOPS FOR ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN HERZEGOVINA

The Tourism Organisation of the Republic of Srpska, with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is organising a series of workshops in Herzegovina aimed at accommodation providers. The initiative seeks to enhance knowledge, improve service quality and strengthen the overall tourism offer of the Republic of Srpska.

The workshops will take place in Nevesinje, Gacko and Kalinovik. They are intended for accommodation owners and service providers, as well as anyone interested in starting a business in the accommodation sector.

FOUR KEY AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about legal obligations and accommodation registration procedures, improving service quality and hospitality, digital promotion and market visibility, as well as opportunities for developing rural tourism and creating tourism products.

The initiative aims to support local accommodation providers, improve the promotion of their facilities and help develop a higher-quality tourism offer that meets the needs of modern travellers.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

The first workshop will be held on 20 October 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Nevesinje Municipal Administration building.

The second workshop is scheduled for 21 October at 1:00 PM at Košuta Restaurant in Gacko.

The third workshop will take place on 22 October at 10:00 AM at Hotel Moskva in Kalinovik.

AN OPEN INVITATION TO ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS

The organisers invite all accommodation providers, as well as those considering entering the sector, to attend the workshops and take advantage of the opportunity to gain new knowledge and exchange experiences.

Improving skills, connecting local service providers and working together to enhance the quality of the tourism offer are important steps towards further tourism development in the Republic of Srpska, particularly in rural areas and destinations with untapped tourism potential.