TOURISM AND THE CHALLENGES OF A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN KOSOVO

Abstract

Strategic resource of  kosovar tourism, is more space with lot of value, so far preserved that in the long run, day by day will have more 
importance not only in economic aspect, but also in the aspect ecological, social and cultural of life. Geographical location, climate, 
mountains, gorges, flora and fauna, natural and cultural heritage, are basic elements that make Kosovo a tourist destination for domestic 
tourists  and foreign. Kosovo offers opportunities to develop these types of tourism: Tourism recreation, winter-sports tourism, summer 
tourism, cultural tourism, rural tourism, hunting and fishing, health tourism, excursions, alpine tourism, transit tourism, cross-border 
tourism, etc. Kosovo is a tourist destination that possesses the tourist value the affirmative, which represent important potential tourist. 
Activation should be the instigator of the overall development in the future. Excellent strategic position geographical, in Kosovo enables 
tourism development and powerful jerk in the international market. Good management of natural resources, which can be found in 
considerable numbers in Kosovo, will be essential importance for sustainable development. Tourism has significant potential to become 
fillip of development.