Sarajevo Tourism Boom: Sarajevo is seeing record summer crowds, with over 100,000 visitors in July and huge events driving demand for culture, film, music, food and nature. Festival-to-Streets Energy: The Sarajevo Film Festival’s final night is set for a major open-air concert: Solomun performs in front of the Eternal Fire on Aug. 21, with officials highlighting Sarajevo’s growing pull for world-class acts. Culture Beyond Ratings: A CineLink panel at the Sarajevo Film Festival asked how to measure cultural impact beyond view counts, focusing on social value, authenticity and the lasting effect of local stories. Wildfire and Heat Warning: Southeast Europe remains on high alert as extreme heat, drought and wildfires strain firefighting resources; Bosnia received support for blazes including a Mount Risovac fire near Bosansko Grahovo. Sustainable Tourism Project: Italy-backed “Via delle Cascate” is upgrading trails and waterfall sites near Bihać, Jajce and Travnik, aiming for accessible, environmentally friendly tourism. Travel Planning Tip: China has expanded its visa-free transit programme to 57 countries (including Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan), making multi-stop Asian itineraries easier for eligible travelers.