Bosnia and Herzegovina faces tourism resource threats and cultural promotion

Tourism and environmental preservation remain central topics for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tourism expert Marko Radić has warned that the country's primary assets—its rivers, forests, and mountains—are under threat. He noted that the construction of small hydroelectric plants, deforestation, pollution, and unplanned construction could cause irreversible damage to the natural infrastructure that drives the nation's tourism potential.

Radić emphasized that while individual responsibility is important, institutions bear the greatest burden for managing public spaces, issuing concessions, and enforcing environmental permits. He stressed that without proper waste management and infrastructure, appeals to individual awareness will be insufficient to protect the landscape.

In a separate development regarding regional promotion, the city of Stolac presented its cultural and natural heritage in Sarajevo as part of the ‘Walk of Culture’ project. Mayor Stjepan Bošković described Stolac as an ‘open-air museum,’ highlighting its 30 national monuments, including the ancient city of Daorson, the Badanj cave, and the UNESCO-protected Radimlje and Boljuni necropolises. The mayor noted that improved road connectivity has helped transition Stolac from isolation to a growing tourism hub.