Tourism as a Potential Contribution for Sustainable Development in BIH

Authors : Alen HUSUKİC, Erkan İLGÜN

Pages : 74-83

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Publication Date : 2014-06-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :At a time when Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is one of the least developed countries in Europe, and when most of economy’ sectors are underdeveloped; it is very hard to say what should be considered as a starter of economic development. Authors consider tourism sector as a field that could contribute the most, and as a field that has biggest chances and opportunities to increase economic well-being of people in BiH. The research is consisted from set of data that proves and defends statement that tourism is sector that can be most useful for BiH economy and if the plan for tourism development is carried out systematically it could make rapid economic growth, with the long-term and sustainable development. 
Keywords : Economic Progress, Tourism sector, Sustainable development, Bosnia and Herzegovina