EcoTourismSerbia

We are aware of the fact that Serbia has significant natural resources that can be valorized through ecotourism. To succeed in this it is necessary: a serious approach and role of the state

1. (creation of initial conditions and motivation), the active role of local government, creating the necessary infrastructure for ecotourism, intensive training and awareness of the population, the adoption and implementation of international standards and obligatory certification of integrated systems of ecotourism, continuous monitoring of the status field and establish a strong and responsible marketing, promote research programs and state environmental protection

2. Rural tourism in Serbia is just beginning and represents a large and untapped potential of the Tourist organization still does not devote enough attention

3. And urban tourism can offer a kind of environmental units in the cities (parks, greenhouses, zoos, restaurants with healthy food, the shops, environmental fairs, craft shops, art studios, etc.).

4. Development of  National Association of Ecotourism, "Ecotourism Serbia will in future work to establish cooperation with local, national and international institutions " Ecotourism Serbia soon expects to receive Ties - The International Ecotourism Society).

5 Propose specific development strategies of development of ecotourism in Serbia with the classification ekodestinacija

6. Direct further development in order to form and recognizable branding of ecotourism destinations

7. Ecology achievment,  ambiance and promotion of ecotourism destinations.

Education

8.  Training and educational programs are one of the essential activities that aim to

· raising awareness of sustainable tourism and ecotourism in people who travel, · raising awareness among local population living in and around natural and protected areas for which it was decided to become ekodestinacije

· education of local entrepreneurs, local communities and NGOs,

· public information on ecotourism and responsible travel. Education: Training and educational programs are one of the essential activities that aim to

· raising awareness of sustainable tourism and ecotourism in people who travel,

· raising awareness among local population living in and around natural and protected areas for which it was decided to become ekodestinacije · education of local entrepreneurs, local communities and NGOs,

· public information on ecotourism and responsible travel promotion

9. Provide fair and equal promotion of ecotourism at the national level through the local tourist organizations, and the Tourist Organization of Serbia. Turn on ecotourism as a new tourism product in the promotion of Serbia as a tourist destination in međunarodnum market.

10. Design content promocionog mix (public relations, communications with the media, etc.). Ecotourism and used to the maximum all the instruments.

Cooperation

11. Establish stronger cooperation among all relevant institution (public administration, local governments, tourism organizations, development agencies, scientific and professional insitiucije, professional associations ...) to the joint development of ecotourism activities.

12. Postaknuti cooperation of small and medium entrepreneurs, NGOs in ecotourism, strengthening existing and forming new associations and cooperatives

13. Enable all those who have in the chain of production and maintaining the ecotourism destination access to national and international funds.

Novi Sad, 08 oktobar 2009th

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE,

Professor. Dr. Ognjen Bakic

Vojislav D. Devic Academician MSA

  Nikola  Soro B. Sc. Ing. Eng.

Dragomir Panic, B. Sc. Archeologist

Radomir Jovelić Višerov