Promotional Event in Virpazar

Posted on September 24, 2013

On Saturday, September 21st, 2013 in Virpazar, within the event "Lake, Heritage and Innovations", the Centre for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives (CSTI) organized a series of activities that promoted environmental protection and innovative way to ... more

Selekcija plastičnog otpada na Ćemovskom polju

Posted on April 26, 2013

Akciju čišćenja Ćemovskog polja u okviru Međunarodnog dana planete Zemlje koju su organizovali Ministarstvo održivog razvoja i turizma Crne Gore, glavni grad Podgorica, NVO Green home podržao je i CSTI promovišuci kampanju ... more

Umjetnost, plastika i reciklaža u Bijeloj

Posted on April 16, 2013

U ponedjeljak, 8. aprila 2013. godine, predstavnici Fakulteta likovnih umjetnosti (FLU) sa Cetinja poklonili su JU Dječji dom "Mladost" u Bijeloj eksponate i predmete koje su dizajnirali na radionicama „Umjetnost, plastika i reciklaža" (Art, ... more

Pres konferencija u Ministarstvu kulture Crne Gore

Posted on April 15, 2013

U četvrtak, 28. marta 2013 godine, sa početkom u 11h u prostorijama Ministarstva kulture Crne Gore na Cetinju, održana je Pres konferencija povodom završetka drugog modula treninga „Umjetnost, plastika i reciklaža“ (Art, ... more

Završene prve radionice na Cetinju

Posted on April 15, 2013

U petak, 29. marta 2013 godine, na Cetinju, završena je druga petodnevna radionica u projektu „Umjetnost, plastika i reciklaža“ (Art, Plastics & Recycling). Uz pomoć stručnog konsultanta, trenera na ovoj kreativnoj ... more

Wrap up event - Via Dinarica

Posted on February 25, 2013

On Tuesday, 28th of January 2013 at 12:00 am in the PR Centre in Podgorica, a closing presentation of IPA cross-border project "Establishing Via Dinarica - introduction to regional cooperation platform" was organized. In addition to project ... more

Info boards Via Dinarica

Posted on January 28, 2013

  Info boards which present Via Dinarica hiking and mountain biking trails are produced as part of IPA CBC BiH-Montenegro project titled as „Establishing Via Dinarica – A Preface to Regional Cooperation Platform”. ... more

Trainings for Hiking Guides and Mountain Biking Guides

Posted on November 08, 2012

The Centre for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives (CSTI) from Podgorica and “Limit” Extreme Sports Club from Bihać, as project partners, are organisers of trainings for mountain biking and hiking guides that are held at ... more

Ceremonial Closing Presentation of the Project Valorisation of the Ethno-Gastonomic Heritage in Shkoder/Skadar Lake

Posted on September 14, 2012

The ceremonial closing presentation of the project titled as "Valorisation of the Ethno-Gastronomic Heritage in Shkoder/Skadar Lake" was held at the PR Centre in Podgorica, on Wednesday 12th September, at 11:30 a.m. This event is organised by the ... more

Study Trip to Albania

Posted on August 27, 2012

This study trip contributed to strengthening available resources for the improvement of technical and management capacities and preparing the project’s participants to be actors of a thematic route with standards and regulations as well as ... more

Via Dinarica Fest

Posted on August 07, 2012

U periodu od 16-17. avgusta 2012. godine, Žabljak i okolina će biti mjesto dešavanja promotivnog festivala nazvanog Via Dinarica Fest. Program festivala možete učitati sa webstranice http://www.viadinarica-cbc.net/. U cilju promocije ... more

Closing presentation of DOT project

Posted on July 12, 2012

On Monday, 9th July 2012 at 11:00 am in the PR Centre in Podgorica, a closing presentation of IPA cross-border project „Business Cooperation and Skills Improvement for the Development of Outdoor Tourism” (DOT) was organized. In addition ... more

DOT Info boards

Posted on July 12, 2012

Na crnogorskom primorju u okviru projekta „Razvoj outdoor turizma kroz unapređivanje vještina i uspostavljanje poslovne saradnje“ (Development of Outdoor Tourism – DOT) urađene su i postavljene info table, koje ... more

Joint exercise of mountain rescue services

Posted on July 12, 2012

On Friday, 29th of June, on the Srdj hill above Dubrovnik, the Joint Exercise and the Signing Ceremony between mountain rescue services of Montenegro and Croatia was organized. Memorandum of Understanding was signed by presidents of mountain rescue ... more

Winter Rescue Training

Posted on April 25, 2012

As part of DOT project implementation the Mountain Rescue Service of Montenegro (GSSCG) has organized a ten days Winter Rescue Training program on Durmitor Mountain from April 1st-10th, 2012. This rescue training, including combined beginning and ... more

Press event at HEC

Posted on March 21, 2012

CSTI has formally announced the offerings of the Skadar Lake ethno-gastronomic heritage route during a press event held on Monday March 19th at the Hospitality Education Center (HEC) in Milocer. This exciting event was attended by a group of more ... more

Gastronomy training in Przno - II module

Posted on March 21, 2012

The second series of gastronomy trainings, conducted in order to help small businesses/hosts to improve their products by expanding their knowledge of ingredients, preparation of traditional dishes, and food presentation was held from 17th to 19th ... more

2nd visit of the international consultant to Montenegro

Posted on March 07, 2012

CSTI has welcomed Mr. Ignacio Nacho Errando, international consultant from Spain, for his 2nd visit with stakeholders of the in the Ethno-Gastronomic Heritage Route of Skadar/Skhoder Lake. Mr. Errando has extensive experience in rural tourism and is ... more

Final cluster group meetings

Posted on March 01, 2012

At the final cluster group meetings, held at the end of February, members of both cluster groups (Croatian and Montenegrin) came together to discuss program plans and details regarding the DOT brochure. This was the first time members of both groups ... more

Gastronomy training in Przno - I module

Posted on February 29, 2012

CSTI has held the first four days of training workshops for members of the Ethno-Gastronomic Heritage route around Lake Skadar. This engaging workshop was held at the Hotel Education Center (HEC) at Hotel Residence in Milocer, a venue well known for ... more

First cluster group meetings for DOT project

Posted on December 16, 2011

CSTI has conducted the first gathering of Montenegrin stakeholders in the cross border project - Business Cooperation and Skills Improvement for the Development of Outdoor Tourism (DOT). This two day meeting was held in Herceg-Novi on December 14th ... more

1st Visit of the International Tourism Consultant to Montenegro

Posted on December 02, 2011

  Aimed at the establishment of the ethno-gastronomic route within the project ‘Valorization of the Ethno-Gastronomic Heritage of the Skadar/Shkoder Lake,’ CSTI welcomed the International Tourism Consultant from Spain, Mr. Nacho ... more

Marking and signposting for DOT Project completed

Posted on December 01, 2011

CSTI announces the completion of marking and signposting activities for the DOT project - Business Cooperation and Skills Improvement for the Development of Outdoor Tourism. Marking and signposting for the project was conducted on access trails to ... more

The Swift Water Rescue (SWR) training

Posted on November 26, 2011

The Swift Water Rescue (SWR) training was organized on the River Zeta as a part of IPA cross-border project  "Business Cooperation and Skills Improvement for the Development of Outdoor Tourism" (DOT) from November 22 - 25th, 2011. Swift water ... more

Marking and Signposting Activities

Posted on November 21, 2011

In June/July 2011 CSTI facilitated a four day training workshop for members of regional mountaineering clubs Piva Mountaineering Club, Durmitor Mountaineering Club, and Dzambas Mountaineering Club. The primary focus of this intensive training was to ... more

Asset mapping along Via Dinarica route

Posted on November 14, 2011

CSTI has successfully completed the asset mapping phase for the Via Dinarica project. Our team conducted extensive field work along the proposed Via Dinarica hiking and biking trail in the Sinjajevina, Durmitor, and Piva Mountain regions of northern ... more

GIS training

Posted on November 03, 2011

Aimed at strengthening capacities and contributing to achieving concrete results for the project, Business Cooperation and Skills Improvement for the Development of Outdoor Tourism," , two training modules for Geographical Information Systems (GIS) ... more

Sea Kayak Guide Training

Posted on October 19, 2011

     Sea kayak guide training within the project "Business Cooperation and Skills Improvement for the Development of Outdoor Tourism" was held in Bijela from October 1st to 5th, 2011. This successfully organized five day ... more

The Promotional Fair in Rijeka Crnojevica and Virpazar

Posted on September 14, 2011

The promotional fair of homemade products, organised within the Festival of the nature and culture this year called „Vidra Fest 2011", is the best introduction to the establishment of the Ethno-gastronomic route of the Skadar Lake. The creation ... more

Closing presentation of ‘Re-discovering Cultural Treasures of Old Royal Montenegro’ Project

Posted on July 01, 2011

  The official closing presentation of the project titled ‘Re-discovering Cultural Treasures of Old Royal Montenegro' within the IPA 2007 Support to Civil Society Programme for Montenegro was held in Podgorica, at PR Center, on Wednesday ... more

The Kick off in Shkoder

Posted on May 20, 2011

The official presentation of the cross-border project titled "Valorisation of the Ethno-Gastronomic Heritage in Shkoder/Skadar Lake" within the IPA Cross Border Cooperation Programme Albania-Montenegro, was held in Shkoder, at the Hotel Colosseo, on ... more

ITLS training in Dubrovnik

Posted on April 18, 2011

Within the EU funded IPA Cross Border Cooperation project “Business Cooperation and Skills Improvement for the Development of Outdoor Tourism” between Montenegro and Croatia, eight Croatian instructors from the International Trauma Life ... more

Launching the project Development of Outdoor Tourism (DOT) and the coordination meeting of all partners in Dubrovnik

Posted on March 07, 2011

  The official opening and presentation of the project 'Business Cooperation and Skills Improvement for the Development of Outdoor Tourism (DOT)’ was held on March 4, 2011 at Hotel Petka in Dubrovnik. The representatives of the ... more

The three-day seminar on financial management

Posted on August 30, 2010

For the purposes of the project Re-discovering Cultural Treasures of Old Royal Montenegro in the area of the business development, organized by the Centre for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives, there was a three-day seminar in Bandići from 20.08. till ... more

Realization of the Study trip to Nature park Schwarzwald

Posted on August 18, 2010

Within project of Re-discovering Cultural Treasures of Old Royal Montenegro, in cooperation with Nature park Schwarzwald from Germany, the Centre for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives has organized a study trip from 08. till 13. August 2010th ... more

A three-day seminar was organized in Bandići in the preparation of a study trip to Nature park Schwarzwald

Posted on August 06, 2010

For the purposes of the project Re-discovering Cultural Treasures of Old Royal Montenegro in the area of the business development, organized by the Centre for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives, there was a three-day seminar in Bandići from 30. 07. ... more

CSTI has been attended II Croatian Congress on Rural Tourism

Posted on April 29, 2010

CSTI has been attended II Croatian Congress on Rural Tourism with International Participation from 21-25 April, 2010. More information on the congress organisation can be found on www.kongres-seoskog-turizma.org. The main focus of the congress ... more

Contract Signed for 18-month Cultural Exchange Project

Posted on December 29, 2009

The Delegation of the European Commission and Centre for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives have signed the contract for implementation of a project under which small entrepreneurs and motivated agricultural producers from 4 "nahija" districts of the ... more

Participation at IPA Seminars in 2008-2009

Posted on May 22, 2009

CSTI has been actively participating in a series of cross-border awareness seminars from mid-2008 until spring 2009. These seminars, organised by the Cross Border Institution Building (CBIB) http://www.cbib-eu.org/welcome/index.html and Secretariat ... more

CSTI Presents at RCI Conference in Przno – 20-22 May 2008

Posted on May 23, 2008

The third Regional Competitiveness Initiative Conference in Southeast Europe was held in Przno, Montenegro, from 20 to 22 May 2008. The RCI Conference had the goal of enhancing regional competitiveness by sharing the best practices in tourism and ... more

Meeting with GSTA & USAID / Round Table

Posted on May 17, 2008

CSTI organized a one day visit to Kolasin for the representatives of the future USAID implementing organization in Montenegro - Global Sustainable Tourism Alliance (GSTA). GSTA is a partnership of organizations in the sustainable tourism field ... more

CSTI at the Skadar Conference – 13 and 14 March 2008

Posted on March 15, 2008

CSTI Executive Director participated at the stakeholders' workshop for the formulation of the workplan for the "Proposal for an Integrated Sustainable Development Programme across Borders" that was jointly funded by ADA, CIDA, UNEP and SNV. Beside ... more

CSTI & Montenegro Adventures at Luxembourg Tourism Fair

Posted on January 25, 2008

Following the invitation of the Luxembourg - Montenegro Friendship Association and with the financial support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg, the Centre for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives and Montenegro Adventures travel agency ... more

Participation in the Ministry of Tourism Workshop – 25 December 2007

Posted on December 26, 2007

CSTI participated in defining the National Network of hiking and biking trails during this workshop. The initial selection process resulted in 37 biking trails connected to nearly 100 attractions and 69 hiking trails equally distributed over 9 ... more

Pilot Biking Initiatives 2nd - 16th September 2007

Posted on September 17, 2007

Trend data shows that mountain biking is expanding globally and especially in Europe. Given Montenegro's rugged terrain, scenic vistas and proximity to the Europe Union, it is an ideal destination. The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Protection ... more

CSTI Helps Montenegro Adventures to Promote itself at ITB Berlin

Posted on March 16, 2007

CSTI continues to work closely with Montenegro Adventures, which in March presented its offer at ITB in Berlin, as an exhibitor shareholder at the National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro stand. ITB Berlin is a prime meeting place, a marketplace, ... more

InWEnt Trainings – Bijelo Polje, Leipzig…

Posted on March 13, 2007

From December 4th to December 8th 2006, a member of the CSTI staff attended a training in Bjelo Polje led by FORS Montenegro in partnership with InWEnt, a German capacity building organization, on Integrated Regional Rural Development and Innovative ... more

CSTI Helps Montenegro Adventures to Promote itself at Holiday Show in Brussels and Holiday World in Prague

Posted on February 23, 2007

CSTI continues to work closely with Montenegro Adventures to improve their capacity to serve customers from around the world. In the last several months, Montenegro Adventures has focused on attracting tourists from across Europe. In November, ... more

Photography Adventure Exhibition

Posted on January 30, 2007

On Monday, January 29th 2007, the Centre for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives granted the artistic photographs taken during Photography Adventure in October of 2006, to the National Tourism Organisation of Montenegro, the Ministry of Tourism and ... more

WTM London & Follow Up Activities

Posted on November 21, 2006

During this year's World Travel Market in London CSTI helped the travel agency Montenegro Adventures to present itself for the first time at this premiere event.CSTI created the promotional material for the agency and produced a couple of unique ... more

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