UNWTO is confident that the area will recover from this tragic occurrence and stands ready and committed to support the national authorities in any tourism-related recovery programmes for the affected areas.
UNWTO is deeply saddened by the news of the devastating floods currently affecting Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia. On behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO conveys its heartfelt sympathy to the affected communities and to the Governments of the three countries.
“Our thoughts at this difficult moment are with the all the people in Serbia, Bosnia and Croatia” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. “Many livelihoods in this part of Europe depend on the tourism sector and we are calling on tourists to continue to visit the destinations and establishments still in operation as this can help speed up rebuilding efforts” he added.
UNWTO is confident that the area will recover from this tragic occurrence and stands ready and committed to support the national authorities in any tourism-related recovery programmes for the affected areas in order to ensure that tourism continues to thrive and contribute to the region’s future socio-economic development.
The ETC committed to support prompt recovery of flooded areas in the Balkans
The European Travel Commission laments the news of the floods currently affecting some areas in western Balkans and expresses its strong support to the prompt recovery of the region.
“On behalf of all members of our organisation, I express our solidarity to the people and families in the affected destinations” said ETC President, Peter De Wilde. “The ETC stands ready and committed to support the member National Tourism Organisations of Serbia and Croatia in ensuring that travellers in Europe continue to visit the areas impacted by high waters”.
The ETC expects that the affected destinations will return to normality soon and encourage overseas tourists to discover the area in the upcoming summer season.
The Balkans is a region with different cultures, languages and ethnicities that share similar historical influences. Fabulous scenery and the exotic weave of history and cultures make it a traveler’s treasure chest.
Photo caption: Devastating floods currently affecting Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia (inSerbia.info).
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