# Tourism and economic development in Bosnia and Herzegovina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tourism-and-economic-development-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina
> Updated: 2026-10-26T15:33:49.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Efforts to leverage tourism and sports for economic growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina have gained attention through international cooperation and academic debate.

At the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference in Utrecht, representatives from the HerzegovinaBike Association studied European management models to improve infrastructure and service standards. The association aims to utilize assets such as the Ćiro Trail and the Balkan route to attract international cyclists and promote sustainable regional development.

Additionally, through the European Union’s Generation Change program, students at the University of Zenica discussed how sports can catalyze tourism. Luigi Soreca, Head of the EU Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina, noted that investing in local sports infrastructure and young talent could transform the country’s sporting spirit into long-term economic benefits for local businesses.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Bosnia and Herzegovina explores sports as a driver for tourism and economic growth

Through the EU's Generation Change program, students in Bosnia and Herzegovina are debating how to leverage sports to drive tourism and economic growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bosnia-and-herzegovina-explores-sports-as-a-driver-for-tourism-and-economic-growth

### 2026-10-22: Cycling tourism trends highlighted at EuroVelo conference in Utrecht

At the EuroVelo conference in Utrecht, experts highlighted cycling tourism's role in European regional development and its potential for growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cycling-tourism-trends-highlighted-at-eurovelo-conference-in-utrecht

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