Regional Contest for Boosting Tourism in Western Balkans Begins

The contest called “Futourismo”, within which innovative digital solutions for the boosting of tourism in the Western Balkans are being sought, begins today and closes on February 23, announced the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC).

The contest is organized by the RCC and the project of promotion of tourism financed by the European Union, and the six most effective and innovative proposals will be awarded EUR 15,000 each.

As announced, digital solutions will have a positive impact on keeping the jobs, continuing the business operations and promoting the region as a tourist destination.

“Futourismo” is a regional contest within which newly founded small companies, entrepreneurs, organizations and others are invited to propose and develop innovative technological digital solutions which will have a positive impact on the future of tourism in the six economies of the Western Balkans.

– In order to support the region in adopting to the unprecedented situation we’ve found ourselves in due to the pandemic, last year we organized the “Balkathon” contest for the best digital solution in the Western Balkans… Now we are presenting the even bolder “Futourismo” contest. Tourism is very affected, and this is our contribution to helping it getting back on its feet through new, innovative ideas for the new era lying ahead of us – said the secretary general of the RCC, Majlinda Bregu.

More information is available at rcc.int/futourismo.

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Majlinda Bregu