Rafting has become a big hit in Montenegro and this can be evidenced by the spike of earnings in this adventure alone.
According to reports, revenues from rafting in the first five months of this year in the country reached 740,000 euros. This data was provided by Montenegro’s Department of Public Revenues.
Novo Radovic, the country’s chief tax inspector, said that rafting is now becoming a solid income-generator for Montenegro which is a good development.
As of this year, there are now a total of 25 legal establishments allowed to operating rafting trips in the country. Six of the operators are not yet permanent residents of the country.
Along with the increase in visitors to Montenegro the retail establishments particularly those selling products relating to rafting have see an increase in sales. Swimwear, waterproof clothing and rafting equipment have brought new trade.
Montenegro’s Tara River is one of the most popular rafting destinations. The area boasts of the Tara River Gorge, Europe’s deepest canyon and second longest in the globe. This area is part of the Dumitor National Park and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.