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Tourist results YTD better than in pre-pandemic 2019The tourist season is in full swing, with 1.3 million arrivals and 3.6 million nights registered this year to date, more than in 2022 as well as in the record year 2019, the Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ) said on Wednesday. 12.04.2023. | News

Regional tourism forum: No sustainability without people and investmentsTourism ministers and state secretaries from eight Southeast European countries, including Croatia, met in Tirana this week for the first forum on sustainable tourism, calling for stronger regional cooperation and greater focus on people and investments. 07.04.2023. | News

Istria expects 55,000 tourists and 180,000 overnights for EasterIstria expects to see approximately 55,000 tourists and about 180,000 overnights during the Easter holidays, the Istria County Tourist Board said, adding that the majority of guests are expected from Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. 07.04.2023. | News

Hoteliers optimistic, but rising costs and labour shortage make them cautiousHoteliers are optimistic about the tourist season and expect higher revenue by 10% on the year, but the shortage of workers makes them cautious, with 67% expecting inflation and rising costs will grow more than revenue, hence lower profitability and investments. 05.04.2023. | News

Valamar to invest €32 million in tourist portfolio in Dubrovnik Investments worth €32 million are planned in Dubrovnik in 2023 as part of an investment cycle by Imperial Riviera after Valamar Riviera and the AZ Pension Funds injected fresh capital into Dubrovnik hotels, Valamar reported on Wednesday. 05.04.2023. | News

​HTZ to continue marketing cooperation with ADACThe Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) Assembly on Tuesday decided on strengthening its marketing cooperation with the ADAC, the German automobile club, which would encompass the joint promotion and advertising at the German market in 2023. 04.04.2023. | News

"Plautilla" award goes to Vukovar water towerThe Vukovar water tower - a symbol of Croatian unity - was awarded the "Plautilla" international cultural and tourism award, Vukovar City authorities reported on Monday. 03.04.2023. | News

2nd World Sports Tourism Congress to be held in Zadar on 26-27 AprilThe Croatian Tourism and Sports Ministry said earlier this week that the 2nd World Sports Tourism Congress would be held in the coastal city of Zadar on 26-27 April.    02.04.2023. | News

€13.1bn revenue from foreign tourists in 2022 exceeds 2019 results​Revenue from foreign tourists in 2022 amounted to €13.1 billion, which is 44 percent more than in 2021 and 24 percent more than in 2019, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported on Friday, citing data from the Croatian National Bank. 31.03.2023. | News

DZS: Over 10m overnight stays in non-commercial accommodation in 2022Some 475,000 tourists stayed in non-commercial accommodation in Croatia in 2022 and generated 10.3 million overnight stays, which is an increase of 2% both in arrivals and in overnight stays compared with 2021, according to the the national statistical office (DZS). 31.03.2023. | News