EXPO 2027 Belgrade courts North Macedonia’s business and tourism sectors, with a Skopje networking event drawing more than 50 representatives, according to a press release.
From January to July 2026, 82,047 visitors from North Macedonia travelled to Serbia, up 22% year on year. Participants at the Visit Serbia B2B Networking event discussed Expo-linked partnerships and joint itineraries linking the two countries, and highlighted possible joint tourism projects. Emerging Travel has also reported on fuel surcharges on flights from Serbia.
Danilo Jerinić, chief executive of EXPO 2027 Belgrade, invited North Macedonia’s business and tourism communities to make the Expo “a shared opportunity for our region”. The event was part of the international Visit Serbia roadshow.
North Macedonia will have a national pavilion called “All Rhythms of the Sun”, showcasing music, gastronomy, wine, tourism, culture and creative industries.
The Expo business programme includes six forums, a two-day Global Business and Technology Summit, more than 250 bilateral events and more than 50,000 business meetings. A digital B2B platform will help companies find partners and schedule meetings.
EXPO 2027 Belgrade runs from May 15 to August 15, 2027, under the theme “Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All”. The 93-day exhibition will feature more than 140 participants and is expected to draw about four million visits.