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Zelengora and the Sutjeska National Park lakes from Kalinovik: park rules and guest offers

Sutjeska National Park covers 16,052 ha in Foča, Gacko and Kalinovik and is managed by JU NP "Sutjeska". Camping is allowed only at designated sites with park approval, and the 2026 fee decision, marked as a draft, sets entry at 20 KM per adult per day, so confirm amounts with the park. Three places to stay on Zelengora are on the platform, and Kalinovačka kuća sells local products from Kalinovik.

7 October 2026
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Photos and description for your farm or guesthouse Google profile: what the rules ask

Google accepts JPG and PNG business photos from 10 KB to 5 MB, recommended 720 x 720 pixels, without heavy filters. The description should be honest and contain no prices, promotions or links. A phone and good light are enough.

6 October 2026
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Farm household, sole trader or company: which form for agritourism in RS

A farm registered only in the Register of Agricultural Holdings may sell its own produce but not services to guests. For lodging and meals there are sole trader and d.o.o. routes and, per an APIF notice older than the new Law on Tourism, a private person entered through a contract with a tourist organisation. They differ in tax, VAT, fiscal receipts and incentives.

6 October 2026
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Welcoming guests with disabilities on a rural property: low-cost changes and clear information

Guests with disabilities, older guests and their families are a large market. UN Tourism recommends cost-effective improvements, and on a small property clear information before arrival, asking guests what they need and preparing staff matter most. Guidelines were published in December 2025.

6 October 2026
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Pricing an agro-tourism package: costs, margin and agency commission

Build the price from your cost per guest and the margin you need. If an agency sells the package, divide by (1 minus the commission) instead of adding a percentage. Tourist tax is charged to the guest per night on top of the accommodation price, shown as a separate line.

6 October 2026
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Working with travel agencies: contract, allotment, commission, cancellations

The Republika Srpska Law on Tourism sets no commission rate and no allotment rules, so you agree them in a contract. The agency answers to the guest for the package and you answer to the agency under your contract, so fix prices, cancellation deadlines and overbooking handling in writing.

6 October 2026
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Solar power on a farm or guesthouse in RS: prosumer rules and support

A household or business in Republika Srpska can install a solar plant for its own use and become a prosumer (kupac-proizvođač). Surplus power is settled by a scheme that depends on size: net metering up to 10.8 kW, net billing up to 50 kW. The agricultural subsidy for solar panels exists, but only for production buildings, not for guesthouses.

6 October 2026
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Agro-tourism in Ljubinje: what the area offers and where to go

The municipality of Ljubinje (318.5 km2, Republika Srpska) names the development of rural, sports and recreational tourism on its investor page, alongside traditional tobacco and garlic growing. For information contact Opština Ljubinje, Svetosavska 2, tel. +387 59 630-280.

6 October 2026
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Wine tourism in Herzegovina: grapes, wine route and receiving guests

The Herzegovina Wine Route (Vinska cesta Hercegovine) is managed by the Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH with six towns, including Trebinje. The main grapes are Žilavka, Blatina and Vranac. Members pay an annual fee set by the route's Council, and tasting prices should be checked with each cellar.

6 October 2026
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Guest safety on hiking, cycling and horse riding: preparation and rescue

A host taking guests into nature should prepare the route, check the weather and know how to report an accident. According to the PD Klekovača club, the Mountaineering Association of Republika Srpska does not (yet) have a mountain rescue service, so accidents are also reported through police or emergency medical services.

6 October 2026
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Agro-tourism in Bileća: what the area offers and who to contact

Bileća offers Bileća Lake, fishing, hiking, UNESCO-listed stećci and events such as the Somovijada. To be listed in the local offer contact the Tourist Organisation of Bileća; for farming, hospitality and incentives contact the Department for Economy of the municipal administration.

6 October 2026
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Tourism in Nevesinje: attractions and the Tourist Organization contact

The Tourist Organization of Nevesinje lists Novakuša and Provalija caves, Lake Alagovac, Velež and Crvanj mountains and the Morine plateau as main attractions. First contact for tourism providers: tel. +387 (0) 59 601 405, to.nevesinje@gmail.com.

6 October 2026
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