We are pleased to inform you about the International Tourism Fair: Kosovo 2024 International Tourism Fair, which is a product and entirely managed by UTK, organizes the 3rd edition of the International Tourism Fair (KITF) Kosovo 2024, to be held on April 12-13, 2024, in Pristina, Kosovo.

About the Fair: The 1st edition of the "International Tourism Fair (KITF) Kosovo 2022" took place on May 4-5, 2022, in Pristina, Kosovo, at Hotel Grand, with the participation of 121 exhibitors from 7 countries. It was visited by a large number of visitors and had a very positive impact.

KITF Kosovo 2023 was organized under the patronage of the Municipality of Pristina, supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Entrepreneurship, as well as our partners, the Union of Tourism of Albania, the National Tourism Agency of North Macedonia, Montenegro, and with the support of our partners such as SwissContact-PPSE.

This was the most important and largest exhibition for the tourism sector in Kosovo, as well as one of the most important tourism fairs in the region. The fair was visited by key actors from Albania, the region, and beyond, including a wide participation from various subjects in different categories such as destinations, accommodations (hotels/resorts/new investments, etc.), travel agencies, airlines, mountain tourism, gastronomy, nature sports, etc.

KITF Kosovo 2023 had the main aim to promote tourism and strengthen cooperation between tourism entities in the region and the rest of the world. KITF Kosovo 2023 provided tourism professionals with an opportunity to meet industry colleagues, buyers, and suppliers through exhibitions, forums, and B2B meetings.

This year, more than 200 exhibitor companies from 8 European countries participated, including Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy.

KITF Kosovo 2024 aims to have approximately 300 exhibitor companies from 15 countries, with a focus on local tourism companies and traditional products. The promotion of Kosovo's tourist potential is our priority.

During the two days of this fair, in addition to exhibition spaces, there will be many B2B meetings, presentations, and panel discussions on various topics related to tourism.

Activities cultural will not be missing either, which will give a joyful atmosphere to all of this organization.

About Us: The Union of Tourism of Kosovo is the only official institution and partner with MINT, specialized in organizing and developing fairs, exhibitions, B2B, and various business events, targeting both the local and international markets. The Union of Tourism of Kosovo offers participants in fairs a complete and contemporary structure and infrastructure, equipped with all the facilities and necessary staff. Together with 3,000 m² of indoor space, this will make this organization one of the leading events in Kosovo's tourism. This year marks the third edition, and it aims to continue in the coming years with the goal of creating opportunities to promote not only Kosovo's tourism but also that of the region, intending to bring together many European countries.

We unite demand with supply and enable dialogue, giving businesses an opportunity to promote themselves in the region and beyond.

Therefore, the 3rd edition of the fair will be held in the spaces of the Palace of Youth and Sports (the hall where the parking was). This hall has a space of 3,000 m², as well as sufficient parking.

Participants:

·       National Tourism Agencies

·       Tour Operators

·       Travel Agencies

·       Hotels and Restaurants

·       Guesthouses

·       Artisans

·       Wine Producers

·       Public Institutions and Municipalities

·       Agrotourism and Rural Tourism Businesses

Tourism Associations, etc.

This Fair is established and managed with all rights by the Union of Tourism of Kosovo and is the only one of its kind in Kosovo. In this edition, the Fair will be under the patronage of the Municipality of Pristina and supported by the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship, and Trade, the Presidency, and the Ministry of Culture.

With respect

Baki Hoti

Chairman