PERSPECTIVES OF RURAL TOURIST DESTINATION MOUNTAIN

The paper describes a cross-border project, which is funded by the European Union under the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA). The aim of the project is to strengthen the rural economy by supporting the professional development of rural tourism in Serbia and Bosnia. Landscapes Rajac and Vranica are similar, both in their tourism offers and the growth potential. Both regions have been known tourist attractions, picturesque rural tradition and well-preserved natural resources. The project aimed to create a strong cross-border cooperation between the two regions, and to support the development of rural tourism destinations Rajac and Vranica. The development of tourism in the villages of central Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia has the potential to increase the diversification of the rural economy, particularly the establishment of national cooperation. The main objective of the project is to ensure that the impact will go beyond strictly defined border areas and help the two countries to put into operation and capitalize on all their rural tourism resources.