Rural tourism is an important factor in the development of rural areas and helps to preserve local identity, traditions and customs. According to the official definition of the European Commission, rural tourism is a collective term for the ethno tourism, and represents tourism in every rural area and all tourism activities available in that area.
The key characteristics of rural tourism are peaceful environment, the absence of noise, the natural environment, and communication with local hosts. In addition, it is an opportunity to taste local food, agricultural products and get acquainted with rural businesses. Special tourist offers can be added to this list, i.e., all services that can be provided in rural areas.
Rural tourism, especially in rural households, is perceived as a potential for creating new activities. In addition to creating a complementary market in agriculture, rural tourism is seen as a vital bridge to connect rural families with the rest of the world.
Establishing the link between agriculture and tourism can become a crucial service activity for the future of the country and a chance for the survival of small farms, as well as one of a good economic opportunity for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Thus, Alterural monitors the development of rural tourism according to the following three commitments:
- Contribute to a better life, helping to maintain a strong social networking of rural families living mainly from agriculture, for whom tourism is an additional source of income.
- Assist in building an alternative future for the countryside in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Promote a different perspective for Bosnian villages and their inhabitants.
Subjects of rural tourism are:
Already registered family farms
Family households that have not yet been registered as agricultural households, or individuals who decide to become catering service providers.
Association Alterural is open for cooperation with all individuals and organizations that already participate in rural tourism, and especially with those who want to work in the field of rural tourism, but do not have the necessary professional support and promotion.
On the website www.alterural.ba you can find a complete offer of local products and services, from natural beauty, gastronomy, all the way to the cultural heritage of rural areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Alterural aims to present undiscovered beauties in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which represent a huge potential and wealth, both in products and services that can be gradually extended to the tourist season in all four seasons.
If someone wants to escape the city and take a break from working days, Alterural, a non-profit organization dedicated to the development, promotion and professionalization of rural tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina can offer a large number of accommodation facilities in the countryside, and local quality products.
