The crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations, southeastern Europe’s Bosnia and Herzegovina in its entire splendor, to be on display at EMITT Exhibition. Taking the offensive on the tourism front, Bosnia-Herzegovina will use the “Enjoy life, Enjoy Bosnia and Herzegovina” slogan in reaching out to the rest of the world at EMITT’s Exhibition.
2014 EMITT will offer an opportunity for those who want to experience the deep cultural, natural and historical wonders of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country that also bears deep, historical traces of an Ottoman past.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Tourism Association, to participate in the 18th TÜYAP East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition EMITT from January 30 to February 2, 2014, prepares to expand its share in world markets, giving Turkey the lead spot on their list.
Heart-shaped country
Adnan Vlajčić of the Tourism Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina assures that EMITT Exhibition is the leading platform for both attracting tourists from Turkey to Bosnia-Herzegovina as well as building B2B collaborations between the countries. Vlajčić further emphasizes that Bosnia-Herzegovina, built upon the rich heritage of the mesmerizing Eastern and Western historical civilizations, also represents crossroads and meeting grounds of different cultures.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a special meaning for the Turks, attests Vlajčić, pointing out that his country possesses some of the finest historical examples of the Ottoman past.
Historical monuments, exclusive rivers
Ekin Fair Director Hacer Aydın, asserting that Bosnia-Herzegovina is the home to thousands of natural wonders, adds that the country’s most beautiful historical monuments are located at Sarajevo and lists them as: the Covered Market Place (Bedestan), the Kursumlija Secondary School (lead roofed Madrasa), Gazi Husrev Bey Mosque and Tomb named after one of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent’s close relative, the City Hall, Inat Kuca (House of Spite/Pride), Emperor’s Mosque (Hünkâr Camii) built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed, the Latin Bridge.
Aydın further continues that in addition to the beautiful rivers of Una, Sana, Drina, Bosna, and Vrbas, The Bosnian Vrelo located on slopes of Mount Igman and the River Neretva flowing under the Mostar Bridge is a must see. The historical Koski Mehmet Pasa Mosque in Mostar, the Karagöz Mosque, the Alperenler Lodge, the streets of Travnik that have managed to maintain their historical texture, the Ottoman Castle, and the waters of the Plava Voda, highly recommended by Fatih Sultan Mehmed once, are also among the places that should be visited according to Aydın.
Sarajevo War Tunnel, the best example of the 4-year long fearless resistance of Sarajevo residents under siege, represents a great touristic value points out Aydın, concluding by indicating that hundreds of thousands foreign tourists visit the War Tunnel annually, rendering it a quite important site to not pass up.
EMITT Exhibition: EMITT Exhibition was first held in year 1997 at Istanbul TÜYAP Tepebaşı Fair Center with the name Voyager – International Tourism and Holiday Exhibition. The Exhibition which was held with the name Voyager in 1998 grew very fast in its third year and it moved to TÜYAP Beylikdüzü in 1999, where it was held in 4 halls and a total area of 7000 m2. Since 1999, the exhibition is being held under the name of EMITT – Eastern Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition. EMITT Exhibition, which drew a lot of attention from regional countries and international tourism society, did not only grew in terms of number of countries that attend, number of stands or the area it is being held but also became to reflect the tourism sector in Turkey. Bringing in many innovations, EMITT Exhibition has managed to be the 5th biggest tourism exhibition in Europe over 15 years. The exhibition plans to bring various projects into life both domestic and foreign in the years to come. Being one of the significant exhibition organizations in the world, ITE Group PLC joined among the partners of Ekin Fuar A.Ş. in 2009. www.emittistanbul.com
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