The Third Edition of the International Tourism Fair "Kosova 2024" Opens Successfully in Pristina
Pristina, Kosovo - In an exhilarating atmosphere, the third edition of the International Tourism Fair "Kosova 2024" opened today in the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. This fair, expected to last for two consecutive days, is organized by the Union of Tourism of Kosovo under the patronage of the Municipality of Pristina.
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| At the International Tourism Fair "Kosova 2024, April 12. |
At this significant event for the tourism industry in Kosovo, over 300 companies from 15 countries are present to showcase their offerings. In the fairgrounds, visitors will have the opportunity to gather information and explore various tourist destinations, services, and activities.
Baki Hoti, the Executive Director of the Union of Tourism in Kosovo, shared some interesting data with attendees regarding recent developments in the tourism sector. He emphasized that the number of international visitors to Kosovo has seen a considerable increase in the past year, with a growth rate of over 28.4 percent. The upward trend continues in 2024, with a 50.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
"This increase in the number of visitors demonstrates that Kosovo is becoming increasingly attractive as a tourist destination. We are no longer just a transit country but a preferred destination for spending several days, offering rich cultural, natural, and historical experiences," said Hoti.
Meanwhile, the Mayor of the Municipality of Pristina, Përparim Rama, expressed that the participation of companies from neighboring countries and other nations such as Turkey, Japan, Bulgaria, and Malta reflects their interest in Kosovo's tourism potential.
"The international tourism fair serves not only as a platform for promoting tourist destinations in Kosovo but also as an opportunity to encourage cooperation among tourism entities in the region," emphasized Rama.
During the fair on April 12th and 13th, citizens will have the opportunity to benefit from a 20 percent discount on tourism offers and win rewards such as airplane tickets, accommodations in various hotels, tour packages, guided tours, dinner for couples, and many other gifts.