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​Gov't gives consent for new annex to contract for Kupari tourist resort projectThe government on Thursday gave permission to the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets to sign Annex II to the Contract for the implementation of the Kupari tourist resort project in Župa Dubrovačka and agree new time limits with the investor, Kupari Luxury Hotels, for the completion of this project. 27.04.2023. | News

World Sports Tourism Congress: Tourism and sports united for sustainabilityThe 2nd World Sports Tourism Congress opened in Petrčane, near the central Adriatic city of Zadar, on Wednesday under the theme "Tourism and Sports United for Sustainability". It was opened by Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who said that by organising this congress Croatia recognises the importance of sound tourism development. 26.04.2023. | News

Opatija hosts over 1,200 Nordic walkers​Over 1,200 walkers from across Croatia, the oldest being 89, gathered in the northern Adriatic resort of Opatija on Saturday to hold the 11th Croatian festival of sports and recreation in Nordic walking on the occasion of World Health Day. 15.04.2023. | News

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