EDUCATING IGNORANCE - Perceptions of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Part 1

Internationals immersed in warmth and hospitality openly admit “This is not what I expected, I love it here!” and readily plan a return with family members. “Such a shame only those working with NGO’s experience Bosnia, I can’t wait to tell them what it’s really like here” often echoes off centuries-old walls. A trickle of information perhaps, yet Australian born Ben Robinson hopes to create a torrent of interest in the future redevelopment of the “Forgotten Jewels of Europe”. His creation, Eastern Europe Holidays, is far more than a tool to entice tourists and entrepreneurs to the region it provides an information portal of truth to the masses. “Eastern Europe Holidays has significant areas of potential for BiH, and future economic revitalization of this region.

Being the first of its kind, I hope to create long-term benefits for this country in both tourism and business sectors” openly admits Ben. “We will provide a thorough ‘tourist experience’ as guests combine relaxation with learning, exploration and discovery.”

Contact: Ben Robinson, Managing Director, Eastern Europe Holidays

e-mail: brobinson@e-europeholidays.com

phone: +387 6198 4458

Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina 28 March 2005

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