In Kosovo, there was a 50 percent increase in the number of visitors in January of this year, compared to last year. This was said during the marking of the four-year anniversary of the establishment of the Tourism Union of Kosovo, where the need for the promotion of the country was emphasized. Also, institutions have been requested to support and subsidize businesses and eliminate barriers.

The President of the Tourism Union of Kosovo, Baki Hoti, said that its establishment was a request of the community. Hoti added that during four years more than 50 businesses have been certified with the "Safe Travels" stamp.

In marking the four-year anniversary of the establishment of the Tourism Union of Kosovo, Hoti added that the objective is to increase cooperation with the institutions of Kosovo.

The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Resul Makreshi, said that tourism is one of the most important sectors of the country's economic development, for which he added that Kosovo is competitive for tourist destinations.