November 2, 2018 - The promotion of the tourism industry, establishing airlines to Tivat and an Info Center about Montenegro, education and participation in fairs and the cooperation of the chambers of commerce, are the most important topics from the meeting held between the representatives of the Municipality of Tivat headed by President Dr. Siniša Kusovac and the delegation of the Czech Chamber of Commerce, led by Ambassador Karel Urban and President of the Chamber Jiri Nestaval.
Director of Czech Airports Pardubice Hana Šmejkalova proposed establishing charter flights with “Smart Wings” and “Montenegro Airlines” during the summer and emphasized the readiness for very close cooperation and enhanced joint marketing.
"The Czechs want to continue cooperation with Montenegro, especially in the field of tourism, but also in other spheres, and this meeting represents an initial step in that direction," said Ambassador Urban.
"Tourism and investments are the most important determinants of the development of the Tivat Municipality and Montenegro in general, and the large investments realized in the territory of Tivat have contributed to the fact that this municipality is present on the tourist map as an attractive nautical and tourist destination. In this positioning, setting up a good airline connection plays a big and important role," said Mayor Siniša Kusovac, as reported by his cabinet.
The meeting was also attended by representatives of Tivat Airport, the Faculty of Mediterranean Business Studies, as well as the largest investment projects in Montenegro - Porto Montenegro and Lustica Development. The President of the Czech Chamber of Commerce, Jiri Nestaval, conveyed the interest of Czech investors for arrangements in Montenegro and proposed the establishment of an Info Center about Montenegro within the Czech Chamber of commerce for the promotion of tourism potential, history, and culture.
The student exchange between the two countries in the area of education and training in tourism, the hotel industry and gastronomy, as well as cooperation through IPA projects, were proposed at the meeting. A memorandum on cooperation between Tivat and one of the Czech cities was agreed to be signed in the future.
Text by S.L., on November 1st, 2018, read more at Boka news
