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Croatian Tourism Achieves Satisfactory Results in August

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Tourism in Croatia has achieved nearly ideal results in the first eight months of the year, with a 4% increase in tourist arrivals and a 1% rise in overnight stays compared to the same period last year. According to a report by the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Ton?i Glavina, the country is expected to generate 15.2 billion euros in revenue from foreign tourists for 2024, four percent higher than the previous year. Glavina credited the growth in air traffic, which has increased by about 20% compared to 2023, as a key factor in the success of the pre-season and distant markets.

Key Takeaways:

  • Croatian tourism has achieved a 4% increase in tourist arrivals and a 1% rise in overnight stays compared to the same period last year.
  • The country is expected to generate 15.2 billion euros in revenue from foreign tourists for 2024, four percent higher than the previous year.
  • The growth in air traffic has increased by about 20% compared to 2023, with 110,000 more tourists visiting in the first eight months of the year compared to last year.
  • The number of overnight stays in August alone was equal to the number of overnight stays in August last year, with 31.6 million overnight stays and 4.9 million tourists.
  • The data on all types of transport also show an increase compared to 2023, with a focus on the growth of air traffic.
  • The tourism reform aims to achieve a balance between the economic contribution of tourism and the quality of life of the population.
  • Local governments will play a greater role in implementing sustainability strategies and regulations to manage tourism growth.

Statistics:

  • 4% increase in tourist arrivals in the first eight months of the year.
  • 1% rise in overnight stays compared to the same period last year.
  • 15.2 billion euros expected revenue from foreign tourists for 2024, four percent higher than the previous year.
  • 20% growth in air traffic compared to 2023.
  • 110,000 more tourists visiting in the first eight months of the year compared to last year.
  • 31.6 million overnight stays in August alone.
  • 4.9 million tourists made overnight stays in August.
  • 5% more guest spending until the end of August this year, with 299.7 million bills and 5.4 billion euros in turnover.

Sources:

  • "Croatian tourism achieves satisfactory, almost ideal results in August." - Contify.com

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