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UNWTO leader says Croatia will be among first countries to welcome touristsWorld Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said on Wednesday that Croatia would be among the first countries to welcome tourists this summer now that its COVID-19 vaccination campaign had gained momentum.  12.05.2021. | News

ASTA invites partners to attend Dubrovnik Destination Expo in JuneIn the pandemic people long for travel and Croatian destinations offer both safety and lots of beauties, American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) vice president Robert Duglin has said ahead of ASTA Destination Expo in Dubrovnik on June 10-13. 11.05.2021. | News

Minister for bolstering tourism's resilience, sustainabilityTourism Minister Nikolina Brnjac said on Monday the National Recovery and Resilience Plan's goal regarding tourism was to increase the sector's resilience and sustainability through green and digital transition. 10.05.2021. | News

More than two thirds of tourism workers willing to get vaccinatedTourism Minister Nikolina Brnjac and Croatian Tourism Association director Veljko Ostojić said on Monday the summer season could be better than last year's, provided COVID-19 measures were complied with and a majority of tourism employees and the general population were vaccinated. 10.05.2021. | News

US Delta Air Lines to launch direct New York to Dubrovnik service on 3 JulyUS air carrier Delta Air Lines is launching direct flight service between New York and Dubrovnik on 3 July, which will operste four times a week between John F. Kennedy Airport and Dubrovnik Airport, the Croatian Tourism Board (HTZ) said on Friday. 07.05.2021. | News

Number of domestic guests in commercial accommodation doubles in MarchThere were 88,000 domestic guests in Croatia's commercial accommodation facilities in March 2021, which is 103% more compared with March 2020, and they generated 184,100 overnight stays, an increase of 74%, show data from the national statistical office (DZS). 07.05.2021. | News

HRK 35m set aside for sport in local communitiesTourism and Sport Minister Nikolina Brnjac on Thursday made decision of the allocation of 35 million kuna for the development of sport in local communities in 2021. 06.05.2021. | News

HTZ expects more than 180 flight services to Croatia during summerMore than 180 airline services will connect international destinations with Croatia this summer, and most of them are in Great Britain, Germany, France and Poland, the Croatian Tourism Board (HTZ) has said. 05.05.2021. | News

Hospitality guild says only longterm support can guarantee sector's survivalThe Catering and Tourism Guild of the Croatian Chamber of Crafts and Trades (HOK) on Wednesday said that only longterm support could guarantee the survival of the hospitality industry. The guild asks that job-keeping measures and fixed cost coverage should be applied as long as  revenues of businesses in the tourism and catering sector continue to fall. 05.05.2021. | News

Croatia and Greece most favourable destinations for Norwegians this summerAbout 70% of Norwegians want to travel abroad for holidays, and their most sought-after destinations are Greece and Croatia, according to findings of a survey conducted by the Norvegian Apollo tour operator. 05.05.2021. | News