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Dinkic opens Belgrade Tourism Fair
Belgrade,
26 February 2009
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Regional Development Mladjan Dinkic today opened the 31st Belgrade International Tourism Fair, where 850 exhibitors will present tourist destinations in 38 countries.
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Tanjug
Dinkic pointed out that Serbia expects its income from tourism to be $1 billion, adding that this is the best proof that all investments have paid off.
He recalled that five years ago Serbia’s tourism income was $300 million and last year it was three times bigger, adding that despite the global financial crisis Serbian tourism is flourishing.
Minister Dinkic noted that Serbian citizens now book their holidays much more easily than before, as they feel a necessity to go somewhere and forget everyday problems, adding that we must present Serbia’s potential to foreigners, as they feel the same.
He added that the Tourist Organisation of Serbia has made a great film, which will be presented all over Europe.
Dinkic said that Serbia must improve its accommodation capacity, noting that several new hotels are being built, while other are being renovated, though this is far from sufficient.
The Minister stated that he and Syrian Minister of Tourism Saad Ali Aga Al Kal signed an agreement on cooperation in tourism, adding that Al Kal proposed that Syria should become Serbia’s bridge to the Arab market.
Dinkic said he is pleased with the record number of 850 exhibitors at the fair, as well as with countries participating for the first time such as Libya and Syria, as well as Cyprus after a two-year pause.
President of the International Hotel and Restaurant Association Ghassan Aidi welcomed the visitors, voicing his pleasure with the fact that his Association’s general assembly will be held in Belgrade.
During the fair, which will be open until March 1, over 250 presentations and lectures will be held to present Serbia’s tourism potential, while the largest tourist agencies will grant discounts of 5–10%.
The guest country of the 31st tourism fair is Tunisia, while the partner region is Istria.
The fair is open from 10 am until 6 pm and the entrance fee is RSD 300.
He recalled that five years ago Serbia’s tourism income was $300 million and last year it was three times bigger, adding that despite the global financial crisis Serbian tourism is flourishing.
Minister Dinkic noted that Serbian citizens now book their holidays much more easily than before, as they feel a necessity to go somewhere and forget everyday problems, adding that we must present Serbia’s potential to foreigners, as they feel the same.
He added that the Tourist Organisation of Serbia has made a great film, which will be presented all over Europe.
Dinkic said that Serbia must improve its accommodation capacity, noting that several new hotels are being built, while other are being renovated, though this is far from sufficient.
The Minister stated that he and Syrian Minister of Tourism Saad Ali Aga Al Kal signed an agreement on cooperation in tourism, adding that Al Kal proposed that Syria should become Serbia’s bridge to the Arab market.
Dinkic said he is pleased with the record number of 850 exhibitors at the fair, as well as with countries participating for the first time such as Libya and Syria, as well as Cyprus after a two-year pause.
President of the International Hotel and Restaurant Association Ghassan Aidi welcomed the visitors, voicing his pleasure with the fact that his Association’s general assembly will be held in Belgrade.
During the fair, which will be open until March 1, over 250 presentations and lectures will be held to present Serbia’s tourism potential, while the largest tourist agencies will grant discounts of 5–10%.
The guest country of the 31st tourism fair is Tunisia, while the partner region is Istria.
The fair is open from 10 am until 6 pm and the entrance fee is RSD 300.
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