Croatian Tourism News
Matko Maric, hotel manager, Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel
Matko Maric, hotel manager of the Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have been recognised as Croatia’s Leading Hotel by the World Travel Awards.
Korean Air to launch Zagreb flights in September
Korean Air will expand its network to Europe with the launch of a direct scheduled service between Seoul, South Korea and Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.
Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik to reopen following renovations
The five-star Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik is to re-open its doors on the April 15th after a major refurbishment of its interiors. Originally opened in 1897 and located on the doorstep of Dubrovnik’s Old Town, the hotel that revolutionised contemporary hospitality in Croatia has been restored to its former glory.
VFS Global extends visa partnerships with Croatia and Lithuania
VFS Global has extended its visa processing partnerships with the ministry of foreign affairs of the Republic of Lithuania and the ministry of foreign and European affairs of the Republic of Croatia.
Canopy by Hilton Zagreb to open in late 2018
Hilton and Zagreb City Hotels have announced development plans for Canopy by Hilton Zagreb. The project, featuring Hilton’s hotel brand that redefines the lifestyle hotel category, is scheduled to open in late 2018.
Mumm brings first floating bar to Hula Hula Beach Club, Croatia
For two unforgettable late afternoons – on August 8th-9th – Maison Mumm will be taking Croatia’s iconic beach club, in Hvar, to sea with its exclusive Mumm floating bar. For lucky guests, this innovative offer is a cool new way to celebrate summer.
UNESCO identifies two new World Heritage sites in Croatia
One of the most famous sights in Sibenik, St. Nicholas Fortress, and Zadar’s fortified city walls and gates have been confirmed as UNESCO protected World Heritage sites, contributing to eight UNESCO sites in Croatia.
TUI Blue Jadran opens to guests in Croatia
TUI Blue Jadran, the seventh hotel of TUI Group’s new experience hotel brand, has opened in Croatia. The building is considered to be the oldest hotel on the Croatian Adriatic coast.
Monarch goes year-round on Zagreb, Croatia, flights
Monarch is extending its Zagreb flights and city break holidays into winter 2017/18, with flights to the Croatian capital due to start on April 28th. Summer sales are strong and this news means the route will now be operating year round.
Monte Restaurant wins Croatia’s first Michelin star
The recent Michelin guide has included a restaurant in Croatia for the very first time: Monte Restaurant in the old town of Rovinj.
Emirates set to launch daily flights to Croatia
Emirates will further expand its European network with the introduction of a daily flight from Dubai to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, from June 1st, 2017. The new south-east European destination will be served by an Emirates Boeing 777-300 aircraft, the only wide-body service operating to/from Zagreb.
Spike in British visitors to Croatia
The Croatian National Tourist Board has released tourism data, revealing a significant 36 per cent increase in UK overnight stays so far in 2016 compared to 2015. According to official data collected by the National Statistical Office, between January and April this year Croatia achieved 28,080 arrivals and 97,111 overnight stays from the UK, compared to 21,292 arrivals and 70,952 overnights stays in the same period last year.