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Balkan regional tourism development

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Tourism development in the Balkan region continues to evolve through strategic innovation, digital integration, and the expansion of rural and cultural offerings. In Serbia, the professionalization of rural tourism is being supported by the ‘Sela Srbije’ (Villages of Serbia) digital platform. This initiative centralizes information to connect tourists with local households offering authentic experiences like traditional food and monastery visits. Participation has grown from roughly 600 to over 1,900 households. These efforts coincide with broader growth, as Serbia reported over 4.3 million tourists and 12.4 million overnight stays in 2025. In Croatia, initiatives are bridging the gap between technology and local heritage. During World Tourism Day observances, professionals in Radoboj discussed how artificial intelligence can aid automation and personalization, while maintaining that “the human factor remains essential for service quality.” Local leadership in Radoboj also announced plans for a new tourist-information center and a gastronomic route. Meanwhile, Zadar County engaged approximately 2,000 residents through an ‘open doors day’ at protected sites like Vransko Jezero and Telašćica Nature Parks to strengthen community links to natural heritage. ~~Cultural and niche tourism is also expanding through localized events. On~~ Recent findings from the ~~Pelješac peninsula,~~ Association of Rural Tourism of Croatia (URTH) highlight the ~~inaugural Village wine fest is set to showcase regional viticulture, featuring grape varieties such~~ specific drivers of the agrotourism sector. A study indicates that homemade food and beverages are the primary motivators for visitors, with over four-fifths of respondents citing local food and drink as ~~Pošip, Grk,~~ their main reason for travel. While the sector benefits from high-quality service and ~~Plavac Mali~~ host hospitality, many visitors currently engage in one-day trips rather than overnight stays. Despite the popularity of these farms, only about a quarter of respondents feel agrotourism has a sufficiently prominent position in Croatian tourism, with over four-fifths supporting increased promotion to ~~promote an authentic Dalmatian atmosphere.~~ ensure the sustainability of rural villages.

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