Development of rural tourism as a basis for future sustainable development in the cross-border region of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina

PROJECT OVERVIEW
Programme: CBC SRB-BiH 2014-2020
Call for Proposals: 3rd
Contract No. 48-00-162/2021-28-13 signed on September 6th 2023
Project Title: Development of rural tourism as a basis for future sustainable development in the cross-border region of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
Specific objective of the Programme: SO 3.1. Increasing the contribution of tourism to the socio-economic development of the programme area
Programmes’ result: Result inclusion 3.1.1: The offer and quality of tourism products and services is furthered based on joint efforts and initiatives
Project budget: Total contract amount (€): Contracted amount EU (€) and

% of total contract amount:
€   339,971.00 €  243,065.00

71,50%
Beneficiaries of funds: Lead applicant: Co-applicants:
BiH

Municipality of Han Pijesak

  BIH

Hunting Association Studena Gora, Han Pijesak

 SRB

City of Loznica,

Hunting Association Gučevo, Loznica
Location of the action: SRB: BiH:
Municipality of Loznica Municipality of Han Pijesak
Target groups: –        Local authorities and institutions involved in rural tourism activities – local government institutions

–        Local service providers in rural tourism activities (hunting associations, restaurants, accommodation facilities, services providers, etc.
Commencement date and project duration: September 15th 2023, 24 months
Overall objective: To increase competitiveness of cross border rural tourism sector through improvement of tourism infrastructure, new tourism products and services and enhanced partnership and cooperation in the cross-border area.
Specific objective(s) or project purpose: 1. Improvement of the infrastructure base for rural tourism development in order to increase the attractiveness of the cross-border destination

2. Improvement of the recognition of tourism destinations in the cross-border area through capacity building, promotional and marketing activities

 

Estimated results: 1.1. Reconstructed and modernised two (2) hunting lodges / cottages – one (1) in Loznica and one (1) in Han Pijesak

1.2. Reconstructed one of the existing cottage houses in Trsic and establishment of Centre for the promotion of rural tourism in cross-border region

1.3. Arranged new hunting grounds, built new observatories for spotting and monitoring wildlife, new feeding grounds built in Loznica and Han Pijesak

1.4. In the forest area of Han Pijesak and Loznica trails for hiking, walking and cycling will be marked and mapped and educational boards will be installed

2.1. Four (4) cross border workshops will be prepared and conducted in cross-border region (two (2) in Loznica and two (2) in Han Pijesak)

2.2. One (1) cross border Study for rural development and environmental protection and One (1) Strategy for tourism development in Han Pijesak will be prepared and distributed

2.3. Promotional events will be organized, promotional materials will be designed, printed and distributed

2.4. Two (2) off-road vehicles purchased for the needs of hunting associations and local self-government from Loznica and Han Pijesak

2.5. Large animals (bear and wolf) will be marked, animal tracking system will be provided and an Online Zoo will be established
Main activities

 

(in relation to the estimated results of the action):

 1.1.1. Preparatory activities and reconstruction of hunting lodges / cottages in Loznica and Han Pijesak

1.2.1. Preparatory activities, reconstruction of cottage house in Trsic / Loznica and establishment of Centre for the promotion of rural tourism in cross-border region

1.3.1. Construction of new ones and reconstruction of the existing hunting grounds, building new observatories for spotting and monitoring wildlife, new feeding grounds in Loznica and Han Pijesak

1.4.1. Marking and mapping of trails for hiking, walking and cycling in Han Pijesak and Loznica, and installation of educational boards

2.1.1. Cross border workshops preparation and conduction in cross border region (Loznica and Han Pijesak)

2.2.1. Cross border Study for rural development and environmental protection and Strategy for tourism development for Han Pijesak preparation and promotion

2.3.1. Rural tourism promotional activities in cross border region – Common tourism web platform development, Joint marketing channels and instruments to promote rural tourism capacities and tourist attractions and Common multilingual rural tourism guidebook with maps and integrated touristic offers

2.3.2. Promotional materials designed, printing and distribution (brochures, leaflets and roll up banners) 

2.4.1. Purchasing of off-road vehicles for Loznica and Han Pijesak

2.5.1. Marking of animals in Han Pijesak, establishment of tracking system and establishment of an Online Zoo.
Achieved results:
  • Two hunting lodges in Loznica and Han Pijesak were reconstructed and modernised, improving infrastructure for rural and nature-based tourism
  • Premises in a school in Tršić were reconstructed and a Centre for the Promotion of Rural Tourism in the cross-border region was established
  • Two off-road vehicles were procured, strengthening capacities of local hunting associations
  • A Study on Rural Development and Environmental Protection and a Tourism Development Strategy for Han Pijesak were developed
  • Eight wildlife observatories and seven feeding grounds were established in Loznica and Han Pijesak
  • Two digital maps were created with marked hiking, walking, and cycling trails, along with mapped tourist attractions
  • Four cross-border workshops were organized, with 144 participants improving their capacities
  • The project contributed to the development of sustainable rural tourism and environmental protection in the cross-border area
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