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Over the last few days, Croatian media reported that Opatija had rejected a 50 million euro investment by Malta company AX Holding, who had planned to build a complex of accommodation units for seniors, i.e., a five-star apartment-hotel and 200 apartments, on the site of the former hospital in Ičići, reports Novi List on January 23, 2019.  The Ministry of Tourism even backed the idea. “It's about investing in the segment of senior tourism, which we expect will be even more developed in the future. During 2018, the Ministry made new legislative changes in the framework of additional quality development for…

In a global quest for new cycling destinations, the world-renowned road cycling magazine Cyclist was thrilled with the scenes of the Makarska Riviera and the climb to Sv. Jure, the highest point on Biokovo mountain.  For this reason, Cyclist featured the experience of climbing Sv. Jure and the enchanting landscape of the Makarska Riviera in the prime section of their upcoming edition - and Croatia's stunning scenes even got a shot on the cover, reports Dalmacija Danas on January 25, 2019.  The Cyclist magazine team visited Dalmatia in September 2018 and cycled 136 kilometers through Imotski – Kamenmost – Zmijavci…

The largest and most-visited camping fair in the Netherlands was held from 17 to 22 January 2019. One of the more than 400 exhibitors was the Slavonian tourism cluster, which brings together five county tourist boards from the eastern Croatia (Brod-Posavina, Osijek-Baranja, Požega-Slavonia, Virovitica-Podravina and Vukovar-Srijem counties), in cooperation with the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ). Leeuwarden (West Frisian: Ljouwert) is a town in the north of the Netherlands, and it is the capital of the province of Friesland. In 2018, it was the European Capital of Culture. It is also known as the birthplace of Mata Hari (Margaretha Geertruida…

Croatia and Croatian tourism have been awarded at the prestigious American travel awards, the ‘Travvy Awards’, held at Gotham Hall in New York City.  Namely, Croatia won the silver in the category of the best European destination and bronze in the category of the world's best destination, while the Croatian National Tourist Board won the silver in the category of the best European tourist organization, HTZ reported on January 24, 2019.  The awards were accepted by Croatian National Tourist Board Director, Kristjan Staničić. “What the Academy Awards are for film and the film industry the Travvy Awards are in the…

January 24, 2019 - The latest news from around Croatia’s airports, for new flights to Croatia with updates from Zagreb and Split.  Flights to Croatia: ČSA Czech Airlines reduces traffic to Zagreb  Czech national airline ČSA Czech Airlines, a member of the air alliance SkyTeam, will reduce traffic on its seasonal Zagreb-Prague route. In the summer of 2019, they will operate with one flight less than last year, AvioRadar reports.  In April, May, June, September, and October, the airline will run four flights per week. The arrivals from Prague to Zagreb will be in the evening hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,…

ZAGREB, January 24, 2019 - The government on Wednesday decided to choose the Marea Alta company as the most favourable buyer for the Hotel Hrvatska (Hotel Croatia) in the southern coastal town of Baška Voda, which offered 46.13 million kuna for the hotel which after the sale will be remodelled and recategorised into a four-star hotel, according to State Assets Minister Goran Marić. Marić recalled that on May 12, 2018, his ministry published a tender for the sale of Hotel Hrvatska with a starting price of 42.3 million kuna and that not a single offer had been submitted. The government…

January 23, 2019 - Suncani Hvar Hotels announces the opening of luxury 5-star Palace Elisabeth for Summer 2019.  The good news keeps on coming from the island of Hvar.  Last month, the Sunshine Island completed its 150th birthday year, celebrating the oldest organised tourism in Europe. It is just one of a few rather unusual facts about Croatia's premier island, which is famed for its lavender, beaches, nightlife, culture, and the island with the most sun in Europe and the most UNESCO heritage in the world. Just as one might not perhaps expect organised tourism in Europe to have started…

January 24, 2019 - The sunshine island of Hvar is expanding its tourism credentials beyond nightlife and the beach, as Suncani Hvar introduces more cycling initiatives. Famed for its sun, beaches, lavender and vibrant nightlife, the island of Hvar is slowly adding another high-quality tourism offer to its already impressive repertoire - active tourism.  There have been a number of high profile sporting events held on Hvar in recent years, such as the Otillo Swim Run, which have added to the sporting calendar already populated by long-standing international events such as the 40-year-old 16km open sea swimming race, the Faros…

The links between the United Kingdom and the European Union, which have existed since 1973 and the times of the European Economic Community, are about to have their nature altered. While tourism is perhaps not the biggest concern on both sides, the industry is worth billions of dollars, and it is certain that even the softest Brexit would be complicated, making travel more expensive for the British, reports Večernji List on January 23, 2019. Although there will be no visa system introduced, travel may be affected on and after March 29 when Britain is scheduled to leave the European Union,…

The numerous conservation and restoration works in the Split Pjaca, as well as the initiatives of private owners on objects in the area, testifies to the fact that the famous square will shine again, reports Slobodna Dalmacija on January 22, 2019.  While we know that Pjaca is still one of the central squares in the city today, it has transformed into one big construction site. Fortunately, its presence today hopefully guarantees a better future. Most of the work is carried out under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, i.e., the Conservation Department in Split. Works are taking place on…