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Colliers: Real estate transactions in Croatia reach record-high EUR 810 mn in 2018The volume of real estate transactions on the commercial real estate market in Croatia in 2018 was EUR 810 million, which is twice as much as in 2017 and the result of a positive investor sentiment and attractive returns, while this year a similar investment volume is expected, mostly in the tourism sector and on the office space market. This is shown by the latest analysis of the Croatian office of Colliers International for 2018 and estimates for 2019 which the company's consultants presented at a news conference on Thursday. 28.02.2019. | News

HRK 174 mn for renewable energy projects in tourism, tradeGrant agreements within a tender to improve energy efficiency and renewable energy usage in tourism and commerce were signed on Tuesday and presented to beneficiaries in Smiljan, near Gospic, by Environment Protection and Energy Minister Tomislav Coric and the director of the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund, Dubravko Ponos. 26.02.2019. | News

Croatia among most popular summer holiday destinations for CzechsCroatia continues to be among the most popular summer holiday destinations for Czech tourists, and positive figures are expected from that market this year, the Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ) said on Monday after the Holiday World travel show in Prague where the HTZ won a silver medal for concept and stall setup. Holiday World is one of the most important travel shows in the Czech Republic. This year it took place from February 21 to 24, bringing together exhibitors from around the world. 25.02.2019. | News

HGK: Significant potential to strengthen Croatia-Russia economic relationsThere is a lot of potential to strengthen economic relations between Croatia and Russia, particularly in the energy, tourism, pharmaceutical, construction and agriculture sectors, it was said on Monday at a meeting of the Business Council for Cooperation with the Russian Federation and a seminar on how to successfully do business on the Russian market, held at the Croatian Chamber of Commerce (HGK). 25.02.2019. | News

Croatian tourist attractions presented at Munich travel showCroatian tourist attractions and services, with emphasis on Zagreb and the eastern Slavonia region, are being presented at the f.re.e travel and leisure show in Munich from February 20 to 24, the Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ) said on Thursday.  21.02.2019. | News

Minister says two remaining state-owned tourism properties to be put up for sale by summerState Assets Minister Goran Maric said on Wednesday that the two remaining state-owned properties intended for tourism would be put up for sale before the summer - a children's holiday camp in the southern coastal town of Baska Voda and a children's rehabilitation centre in the nearby village of Krvavica. 20.02.2019. | News

Minister says gastronomy increasingly important to tourismTourism Minister Gari Cappelli on Tuesday underlined the importance of gastronomy and excellence in gastronomy professions in enhancing the quality of tourism. Speaking at Open Day of Aspira college in Zagreb, Cappelli said that today it was perhaps even more honourable to be a chef because gastronomy increasingly motivated people to travel. He said Aspira and its gastronomy study programme in Zagreb and Split as well as the 100 students who enroll in it every year confirmed the validity of such studies. 19.02.2019. | News

Minister announces import of tourism workers from Ukraine, AlbaniaTourism Minister Gari Cappelli on Tuesday announced the possibility of importing seasonal workers from several countries. 19.02.2019. | News

1st Central European Tourism Summit (CETS) likely not to be held, lawsuits followIt is very likely that the first Central European Tourism Summit (CETS) will not be held in Zagreb at all given that event's organiser, Lu Buchanan, and her Spanish-based company, Cent Euro Fairs SL, that have already received the participation fees, have not responded to calls and e-mails from their partners in Croatia. The president of the Croatian Association of Travel Agencies (UHPA), Boris Zgomba, confirmed for Hina on Monday the information that no Central European Tourism Summit would take place in Zagreb. The latest developments are the reason why the Zagreb Tourist Board (TZGZ) filed a lawsuit against Buchanen and her company. 18.02.2019. | News

Vukovar gets new tourism video adVukovar has a new tourism video advertisement presenting the attractions of that eastern Croatian city on the Danube River which, according to the city's tourism board, is attracting more and more tourists each year. The video ad was shot under the auspices of the city's authorities and the local tourist board and was premiered to reporters this past Wednesday, with Mayor Ivan Penava saying that it was aimed at increasing the number of tourist arrivals to Vukovar as part of the strategy to develop Vukovar's tourism potential. 17.02.2019. | News