The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Montenegro participated in the Europe-Asia Interregional High-Level Tourism Forum, held in Podgorica on 12-13 October 2026. The forum was jointly organised by Montenegro’s Ministry of Tourism and the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).
Representatives of Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Montenegro, Georgia, Albania, Austria, Andorra, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, Bulgaria, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Timor-Leste, the Maldives, Malta, Czechia, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Samoa, Malaysia, Slovenia, Italy, North Macedonia, Türkiye and Mongolia attended the event.
Discussions focused on strengthening international cooperation in tourism, improving links between tourism markets and attracting investment. Participants exchanged views on developing human capital, addressing the shortage of skilled professionals, advancing digital skills and the use of artificial intelligence, simplifying visa procedures, expanding air connectivity and encouraging sustainable investment.
On the second day, an investment forum was held with the participation of international investors, financial institutions and tourism companies. Montenegro’s priority tourism projects were presented, alongside discussions on developing the tourism potential of areas beyond the coast and distributing investment more evenly across the country.
Representatives of Agalarov Development (Sea Breeze), BIG Group, Iberostar Group, JTB Corp., Ensana, Leonardo Hotels, Pasha Hospitality, Ara Hotels & Resorts, Adriatic Marinas (Porto Montenegro), Portonovi, Luštica Development, Kotor Cable Car, Casa del Mare, Bigova Bay, Addiko Bank and the World Bank Group took part in the investment forum. The World Tourism Organization’s investment guide, Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Montenegro, was also presented.
The forum highlighted opportunities to develop wellness, adventure and rural tourism, as well as year-round tourism, in Montenegro’s northern regions. Participants discussed ways to attract long-term investment in tourism and ensure that local communities also benefit from the sector’s development.
