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March 16, 2020 - A look at how Croatian hotels are handling the coronavirus crisis in the country. HRTurizam writes that there is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the tourism sector most. The borders are closed, all events are canceled, there is a ban on gatherings over 100 people, schools, colleges and kindergartens are closed, and the recommendation is not to travel, or to keep people in self-isolation.  Everyone in the tourist chain is under attack, from travel agencies and renters to hotels, many of which have had to close their facilities temporarily. As we can see…

March 15, 2020 - Things are changing quickly as the authorities react to the coronavirus threat. A Croatia travel update on the current situation.  Disclaimer - This is an attempt to give a Croatia travel update on the current situation. Things are changing very quickly, and we are doing our best to keep you informed as best we can. The information is by no means comprehensive, and all the info we have is published below. If you have something useful to add, please contact me on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Subject Travel Update, and we will add if relevant. Thanks for your understanding and…

March 15, 2020 - The Split Bus Station reacts to the effects of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the border regime with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro has changed since Saturday night. Thus, the director of the Split Bus Station, Mate Jujnovic, said that even before the border decision, he decided to take precautionary measures, which is why he abolished all international lines, reports Slobodna Dalmacija. In Croatia, all lines are still driving as normal, but probably not for long. “All lines outside Croatia have been stopped. On Thursday and Friday, the lines to Austria,…

March 15, 2020 - There is no doubt that rough times are ahead in the coming weeks, but spare a thought for the longer terms - 10 things which await you in Croatia after Corona. Being a tourism blogger in these uncertain times is about as useful to man as being a cocktail meister in Jeddah and - like many other people whose worlds have been turned upside down by the coronavirus - I am learning to adapt to new realities. At a time when we would normally be writing lots of articles about upcoming events and reasons to visit…

March 14, 2020 - With the coronavirus disrupting tourism all over the world, perhaps it is time to postpone plans a little and spend some time researching destinations for a visit later in the year. Some virtual tips to discover Zagreb.   There is no hiding the fact that the world has changed in the last week, and that more change is on the way, as countries respond to the coronavirus threat by locking down. As with many other people, I feel a little lost in the new reality and am struggling to come to terms with the best way to…

March 13, 2020 - Ryanair confirmed today (March 13, 2020) that its planned summer base in Zadar has been canceled due to the worsening situation with the COVID-19 virus and increased travel bans by the Government. The base, which Lauda should manage on behalf of Ryanair, will now be delayed until the summer of 2021, reports Zadarski.hr. “Ryanair regrets that the decision will result in a series of canceled flights. All affected passengers received email cancellation notifications. Concerned travelers will be able to choose between a full refund or a travel voucher that can be used on Ryanair flights within…

Mach 13, 2020 - Valamar, the largest hotel company in Croatia, has decided to temporarily close its hotels in Porec, Rabac, and Dubrovnik due to the coronavirus outbreak.  Valamar decided to close its hotels in Porec, Rabac, and Dubrovnik temporarily, following the recommendation of the competent authorities and the decision of the County of Istria, which restricted public gatherings, closed schools and kindergartens and restricted use of public spaces, reports Index.hr and T.portal. The Valamar Riveria Administration's statement is transmitted below in its entirety: "Following the recommendations of the competent authorities and the decision of the County of Istria, which…

March 12, 2020 - Life in the tourism industry is challenging with the current situation, even more so if you run a specialist Croatian tour agency in New York. TCN meets Srdana Pokrajac of Adria Trips on the perception of Croatia in the US market, and the realities of the current situation.  1. Let's start with the positives - interest in Croatia has risen considerably in recent years. Tell us a little about the reasons why, both world events and marketing.  When I first moved to the US in 2010, I would occasionally bump into people who would be pleasantly…

March 11, 2020 - It is 25 years since Vinkovci got a rather unusual gift from the UK - a traditional British telephone box, which continues to receive love and attention.  I am not sure what surprised me more - finding out that the oldest continuously inhabited town in Europe, dating back some 8,400 years, was in Croatia - or finding out that there was a traditional British telephone box which functioned right in the middle of the historic centre.  As is often the case when you see something that makes no sense, such as a British telephone box in…

Update - For the latest on the coronavirus in Croatia, follow the dedicated TCN section. March 11, 2020 - Search terms such as United Airlines coronavirus flight cancellation are topping the Google search charts, but how are things with flights to Croatia, especially with a new flight frontier lockdown in neighbouring Italy? These are uncertain times, and with the lockdown of Italy and all the cancelled flights due to the COVID-19 virus, tourists are understandably nervous.  There have - thankfully - been no fatalities in Croatia or its neighbouring countries yet, and the total number of case is 19. You…