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€106m in grants awarded for 16 public tourism infrastructure projectsTourism Minister Nikolina Brnjac on Thursday awarded €106.4 million in grants for 16 projects of construction and update of public tourism infrastructure and health and wellness tourism. The grants were allocated under the National Recovery and Resilience  Plan (NRRP) for regional diversification and specialisation of Croatia's tourism industry through investment in tourism products of high added value. 28.03.2024. | News

Hotels opening doors to guests for Easter holidays, expect good turnoverIn Croatia, there have been more travellers and overnight stays this year to date than in the corresponding period of 2023, and the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ), hoteliers and travel agencies expect the continuation of positive trends during the Easter holidays. 28.03.2024. | News

Croatian sports minister meets with International Ice Hockey Federation presidentInternational Ice Hockey Federation president Luc Tardif and Croatian Tourism and Sports Minister Nikolina Brnjac on Saturday visited the Admiral Ice Dome in Zagreb, where they opened the Croatian Championships second semifinal game between KHL Medveščak Admiral and KHL Zagreb. 24.03.2024. | News

80 boats at this year's Croatia Nautical ShowThe 16th edition of the Croatian Days of Small Shipbuilding and Tourism, the Croatia Nautical Show, was announced earlier this week, and from 18 to 21 April, an impressive display of 80 boats and other vessels will be showcased. 24.03.2024. | News

€17.2m contract signed for wellness tourism in Topusko​A €17.2 million grant contract was signed on Thursday for sustainable medical and wellness tourism in Topusko, about 90 km south of Zagreb. 21.03.2024. | News

€17.1m for modernisation of Minerva Hotel in Varaždinske Toplice spaA €17.1 million contract to upgrade the quality of accommodation and facilities of the Minerva Hotel was signed in the Varaždinske Toplice spa on Wednesday by the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Nikolina Brnjac, and the Director of the Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation, Denis Kovačić. 20.03.2024. | News

Croatia perceived as safe tourist destination - conferenceThe director of the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ), Kristjan Staničić, said on Wednesday that safety and security is one of the most important criteria for selecting a destination for travel and holidays and that in that regard, Croatia is among the top destinations. 20.03.2024. | News

€8.44m to be disbursed for upgrading Kalos hospital on KorčulaTourism and Sports Minister Nikolina Brnjac and the head of the Kalos special hospital in Vela Luka on the island of Korčula, Damira Bojić, sealed a €8.44 million contract on Tuesday for the renovation project, upgrading the hospital into a spa and wellness complex. 19.03.2024. | News

UHPA Days: Travel agencies vital for year-round tourism; Istria recommended for 2024The annual gathering of travel agencies, known as UHPA Days, kicked off in the northern Adriatic city of Umag on Tuesday with the signing of contracts designating Istria as the recommended destination by the Association of Croatian Travel Agencies (UPHA) for 2024. 19.03.2024. | News

Zagreb to welcome spring with Festival of LightsThe sixth Festival of Lights Zagreb, serving as a prelude to the springtime tourism season in the Croatian capital, will be held from 20 to 24 March, the city's tourist board announced earlier this week. 17.03.2024. | News