The population of the Republic of Belarus is less than 10 Million people. But our country is really multinational. In a small country live together Belarusians (81 %), Russians (11 %), Poles (4,9 %) more info
This time country homestays open their doors to hundreds of tourists, showed their houses, described the services offered, attractions around their B&Bs and of course offered something special to taste. The action involved local tourism administration, craftsmen, folklore groups. more info
05.05.2013 |
The term ‘quest’ is now familiar to homestay owners
In the beginning of May Vidomlya rural settlement hosted an unusual training . The participants got acquainted with an innovative and quiet popular tourist product – questing. Quests are a sort of educational and informative getting one's bearings. After theoretical introduction training participants implemented their knowledge on practical experience: while walking around Vidomlya they defined the key points for a quest, tips and hints, directions. One can say that at the end of the day Vidomlya dwellers already had the first version of quest. more info
Belarus in Italy
In October, 26-30, a great forum Terra Madre was organized in Turin, held to support small producers of traditional products and preserve national food, culture, traditions. 6000 representatives of 150 countries took part in the forum. Belarusian association of "Agro- and ecotourism" presented Belarusian tourism product "Holiday on farm". Presentation of Belarus rural tourism was very successfully introduced in the section "Sustainable tourism and hospitality". During the fare there were introduced interesting local product from Rossony region - tea from herbs and forest berries. It had a great success.
