PROJECT DETAILS

The Project will act on facilitating development the potential of tourism by promoting cultural heritage and values in both Municipalities of Struga & Pogradec. This will be achieved through the comprehensive management plan that implies a tourism and promotional detailed action plan; establishment and equipment of the local tourist offices in Struga and Pogradec; training for tourism workers and civil servants in the field of tourism and sustainable development; the creation of new touristic facilities and products, their management plan and the development of sustainable financial plans; SMEs from the targeted area have the need for better integration with tourism content as well as improved infrastructure which will attract more visitors and extend the seasons. This will be achieved by: • Empowering the capacities of touristic service providers and operators in Struga and Pogradec • Improving the public tourism infrastructure in terms of upgrading the facilities for environment friendly touristic activities, pollution reduction and sustainable development • Joint touristic offers from Struga and Pogradec to increase in terms of common cultural heritage and values This will be achieved by creating a team of experts composed by both sides, then a joint touristic agency and opening two touristic offices in both cities. It will be completely reconstructed a pedestrian street by the lake in Struga, and rehabilitation of the walls of Pogradec ancient Castle, with many side components. In this Project will take place trainings, providing the touristic businesses with Renewable Energy Solutions, interventions in the touristic infrastructure and other PR and awareness raising campaigns.