Project Title: Local Gastronomy as a Tourism Offer of the Cross-Border Region

Donor: EU – IPA CBC MNE–ALB

Project Value: EUR 439,189

Donor Contribution: EUR 373,258.00

Implementation Period: 06 April 2018 – 06 April 2020

General Objective: Increase competitiveness of the tourism sector through economic valorization of cultural and natural heritage.

Specific Objective: Integrate local gastronomy into the overall tourism offer of the cross-border area.

Expected Results:

• Result 1: Traditional local recipes included in the offer of the local tourism industry.
  • Research of old, traditional recipes.
  • Standardization of recipes.
  • Capacity building for local restaurants and hotels to include traditional cuisine in their offer.
• Result 2: Creation of thematic gastronomic routes.
  • Establish tasting points in rural households.
  • Packaging and labeling of local products.
  • Development of gastro-routes and capacity building for rural families.
• Result 3: Promotion and placement of local gastronomic offers.
  • Preparation of various promotional materials.
  • Organization of a gastro fair in Montenegro.
  • Organization of visits for journalists specializing in gastronomy, agencies, and bloggers.

Partners:

• Lead Applicant: Regional Development Agency (RRA)
• Partner in Montenegro: National Tourism Organization
• Partners in Albania: Eco-Partners for Sustainable Development (Tirana) and Municipality of Puka