Support to Tourism Pays off for Peja!

The Tourism Street Fair in the northwestern Kosovo city of Peja has become an increasingly successful annual event. This year, the event was held on September 10-11 and it attracted more than 14-thousand visitors. It also was a boost to the local economy. Sales by fair exhibitors were 80 per cent higher than last year!

The fun started at 11:00 hours in the central square, where dozens of vendors sold the region’s legendary pickled peppers and ajvar, offered samples of local wines and rakija and displayed local tourism information and packages, including mountain hiking, biking, and cultural opportunities. Visitors were treated to performances of traditional music and dance as well as local arts and crafts.

The annual fair is organized by the Municipality with assistance from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Kosovo Private Enterprise Program. It’s a great way to spend a weekend and find out about other wonderful getaways.