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Liburnia Riviera Hotels planning to open all facilities by mid-MayLiburnia Riviera Hotels (LRH) said last Friday that they were rapidly preparing for the start of the new season -- Opatija's Hotel Palace Bellevue opened on 5 March, and if the epidemiological situation permits nearly all LRH Group facilities should open in the first half of May at the latest. 07.03.2021. | News

Croatia to support COVID pass only if it is not obligatory, JL saysCroatia supports the introduction of a COVID passport at the EU level only if it is not mandatory, Jutarnji List daily wrote on Sunday, citing an anonymous source who says that cross-border travel without restrictions should also be allowed to those who present a test result or vaccination certificate. 07.03.2021. | News

Croatian tourism brand recognisability increases 50%The brand awareness of Croatian tourism destinations on foreign markets has increased by 50% in the last seven years, the Croatian National Tourist Board(HTZ) director Kristjan Staničić has said in an interview with Hina. 06.03.2021. | News

​Dubrovnik promoted at 73 U.S. airportsOver the next three months a short promotional film on Dubrovnik will be shown at 73 United States airports as part of the city tourist board's new campaign to motivate U.S. tourists to visit the southern Adriatic resort and Croatia, the Dubrovnik Tourist Board said on Tuesday. 02.03.2021. | News

Croatia second most sought-after holiday destination in AustriaCroatia is currently the second most sought-after holiday destination on the Austrian market, the Croatian Tourism Board (HTZ) said in a statement on Monday, citing booking figures for 2021 provided by TUI, one of the world's largest tourism and travel companies. 01.03.2021. | News

Croatia introducing "Safe Stay in Croatia" designation and protocols for touristsCroatia is introducing the national designation "Safe Stay in Croatia" or "Croatia, Your Safe Destination" indicating that its tourism and related sectors apply health and safety protocols because of the coronavirus outbreak, a presentation of the project was told on Thursday. 25.02.2021. | News

​Hospitality guild welcomes decision to open terraces, recommends bailout measuresThe hospitality and tourism guild in the Croatian Chamber of Crafts and Trades (HOK) on Thursday welcomed the announcement that bars with terraces will be allowed to reopen, but recommended a series of bailout measures because due to weather conditions, only some establishments will be able to work. 25.02.2021. | News

​Time for Croatian tourism to step into new development cycle say Horwath consultantsNow, when Croatian tourism is practically at a standstill because of the pandemic, it is the right time for a new development cycle focusing on new investments into high quality accommodation, greater engagement and repositioning of destinations, Horwath HTL told a press conference on Tuesday. 23.02.2021. | News

Five NW counties agree list of development projects worth HRK 10bnThe heads of five Croatian northwestern counties agreed a list of projects worth HRK 10 billion (€1.3bn) at a meeting in Bjelovar on Monday. The projects relate to transport infrastructure, education, health care, and tourism. The list was agreed ahead of the signing of a development agreement with the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds. 22.02.2021. | News

​Pula boasts 12 marked hiking trailsThe City of Pula has recently presented a project of 12 marked hiking trails in that biggest Istrian city. The project was implemented in cooperation with the Istria County Institute of Public Health and is intended to promote healthy living styles. 21.02.2021. | News