The reception of concepts for the Territorial Strategy of the cross-border cooperation program with our western neighbor has begun
Concepts for the development of tourism are adopted under the Territorial Strategy of the Program for Cross-Border Cooperation between Bulgaria and Serbia 2021 - 2027. Investments must be aimed at improving regional competitiveness in the field of tourism. The open call is worth 8.5 million euros, and the deadline for submitting documents is August 15 of this year.
Among the activities eligible for financing are the development of new integrated regional tourism products and restoration of natural and cultural tourist sites. The improvement of cycling and road infrastructure between sites, the implementation of effective tourism marketing and the training of staff involved in the management of tourist attractions will also be supported.
Participants in projects can be local/regional bodies and authorities, public or non-governmental organizations, academic, research, training, educational, social and cultural institutions, regional and sectoral development agencies and business support organizations. They must all be registered and have worked in the program area for at least 3 years.
An information campaign will be held in both countries. The dates and locations of the events will be published on the program website, where the application documents are also published.
