Development of Typical Gastronomic Products of Interest for Tourism in South Economic Region of Kosovo – TourTaste

LOCATION

SOUTH REGION KOSOVO

TOPIC

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

DURATION

14.02.2013 – 14.10.2014
(20 months)

THE CHALLENGE

South Economic Region of Kosovo has great potential for sustainable tourism development based on its regional geographic position, richness of natural endowments, numerous examples of cultural and historic heritage, as well as vibrant folklore. The tourism-related business activities are already providing a good source for income for local population and business people. The South Economic Region has still severely underutilized potential in tourism-related services. In spite of abundant natural resources attractive for tourism purposes as well as rich cultural and historical heritage, the tourism industry still has to become a major development driver.

THE SOLUTION

Raising the quality of typical regional gastronomic sector and to develop an integrated model for development that would directly and indirectly raise completeness of agricultural, food and tourism sector in the South economic region of Kosovo. More specifically: 1. Raising Production Potential, 2. Gastronomic Innovation, 3. Regional Dialogue and 4. Quality Improvement

THE IMPACT 

  1. Raised excellence of the production area, increased attractiveness – 1500 people reached through Gastronomic festival, 219 participants on 58 topics from gastronomy trained, discussed or raised, both from public and private sector establishing ongoing dialogue
  2. Established common regional menu and recipes, establishment of regional gastronomic route – 34 traditional food recipes protected in an integral cookbook
  3. Created common roadmap of “Tourism and Taste – TOURTASTE”
  4. Increased product quality – Trained 394 people from HORECA and agro-production sector, 24 SMEs assisted with specialized packages

Funding:

EUR 389,908.43

 

Donator

An EU funded project managed by the European Union Office in Kosovo

 

Partners

 

Arbeiter Samariter Bund – ASB

Municipality of Prizren