https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/croatian tourism/ Croatian Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:36:16+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/utga-2025-tonchi-glavina-minister-of-tourism-and-sport-croatia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/utga-2025-tonchi-glavina-minister-of-tourism-and-sport-croatia/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:32:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-luci-jerkovic-head-of-global-pr-croatian-national-tourist-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-2023-luci-jerkovic-head-of-global-pr-croatian-national-tourist-board/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:47:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-signs-moevenpick-split-for-2023-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/accor-signs-moevenpick-split-for-2023-opening/ The property will offer 156 comfortable rooms with sea view, two restaurants and spa centre in addition to an innovative work-space and conference facility. Thu, 30 Sep 2021 03:07:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-to-require-covid-19-test-for-fully-vaccinated-brits/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-to-require-covid-19-test-for-fully-vaccinated-brits/ Arrivals from the United Kingdom, Cyprus and the Russian Federation will now need to show a negative SARS-CoV-2 test performed in their home country on arrival. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 06:48:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-launches-new-social-media-tourism-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-launches-new-social-media-tourism-campaign/ The Croatian National Tourist Board has launched a new promotional campaign – entitled ‘Thank you’ - on social networks including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 04:09:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latest-wttc-safe-travel-recipients-revealed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/latest-wttc-safe-travel-recipients-revealed/ Croatia, Ecuador and Ghana have become the latest destinations to be awarded a global safety stamp by the World Travel & Tourism Council. Thu, 20 Aug 2020 05:34:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-tourism-demand-gradually-returning/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-tourism-demand-gradually-returning/ Croatia welcomed over 600,000 international visitors in the first ten days of July, around half the figure seen during the same period last year. In numbers likely to create a measure of confidence in the sector, 4.4 million overnight stays were registered from July 1st-10th. Tue, 14 Jul 2020 10:10:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/martina-bienenfeld-chief-executive-zagreb-tourist-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/martina-bienenfeld-chief-executive-zagreb-tourist-board/ With Croatia poised to take up the presidency of the European Union in early 2020, it is an exiting time for tourism in the country. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Martina Bienenfeld, chief executive of the Zagreb Tourist Board, about how the destination plans to seize the opportunities offered. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:27:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-arrivals-continue-upward-trajectory-in-croatia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-arrivals-continue-upward-trajectory-in-croatia/ The Croatian National Tourist Board has announced a six per cent increase in visitor arrivals for the first half of the year. June itself saw a ten percent increase in arrivals and an eight percent increase in overnight stays when compared to June 2018. Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:34:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-new-split-croatia-service-from-london-city/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-launches-new-split-croatia-service-from-london-city/ British Airways is set to raise anchor and take off for the Croatian city of Split – in time for the annual yacht week adventure. It’s the first time flights to Croatia have operated from London City Airport and British Airways will fly three flights a week through the peak summer months to September. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:19:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hills-balfour-expands-croatia-public-relations-role-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hills-balfour-expands-croatia-public-relations-role-in-europe/ The Croatian National Tourist Board has appointed public relations consultancy Hills Balfour to manage its PR, social media and online communication strategies across Europe. Thu, 06 Jun 2019 08:17:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-launch-split-croatia-service-from-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-launch-split-croatia-service-from-london-city-airport/ Customers will be able to fly to the Croatian city of Split from London City Airport for the very first-time next year when British Airways launches it latest new holiday route. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:37:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canopy-by-hilton-welcomes-new-property-in-zagreb-croatia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canopy-by-hilton-welcomes-new-property-in-zagreb-croatia/ The hotel, which joins Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik in the brand’s European portfolio, is situated in the heart of Croatia’s capital, near the city’s main rail station and the upcoming Branimir Centar shopping mall. Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:52:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/matko-maric-hotel-manager-valamar-dubrovnik-president-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/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. Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:16:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-to-launch-zagreb-flights-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:42:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hilton-imperial-dubrovnik-to-reopen-following-renovations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 13 Apr 2018 09:44:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vfs-global-extends-visa-partnerships-with-croatia-and-lithuania/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:48:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/canopy-by-hilton-zagreb-to-open-in-late-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Tue, 13 Feb 2018 07:54:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/mumm-brings-first-floating-bar-to-hula-hula-beach-club-croatia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/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. Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:28:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unesco-identifies-two-new-world-heritage-sites-in-croatia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 17 Jul 2017 10:23:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-blue-jadran-opens-to-guests-in-croatia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 05 Jul 2017 07:25:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/monarch-goes-year-round-on-zagreb-croatia-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 13 Apr 2017 08:37:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/monte-restaurant-wins-croatias-first-michelin-star/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/monte-restaurant-wins-croatias-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. Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:42:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-set-to-launch-daily-flights-to-croatia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Sat, 14 Jan 2017 12:56:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spike-in-british-visitors-to-croatia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Wed, 22 Jun 2016 09:09:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-set-to-welcome-private-wellbeing-destination-to-island-of-obonjan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-set-to-welcome-private-wellbeing-destination-to-island-of-obonjan/ An innovative new destination concept is taking shape on a private island off the coast of Croatia. Untouched for ten years, but once known as ‘the island of youth’, Obonjan island is now being reimagined to introduce a summer-long fusion of art and culture, music and entertainment, food and wellbeing within a carefully curated creative programme that will grow and expand with each year of operation. Thu, 17 Mar 2016 14:40:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-launches-low-cost-flights-from-luton-to-dubrovnik/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-launches-low-cost-flights-from-luton-to-dubrovnik/ easyJet has today announced it will launch a new route to Dubrovnik from London Luton Airport. On sale today it will operate twice a week throughout the summer with the first flights commencing on May 24th, 2016. The route is expected to be popular amongst leisure passengers searching for summer sun and easyJet is expected to fly 21,000 passengers annually between Luton and Dubrovnik - commonly known as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ owing to its beautiful coastline and rich cultural heritage. Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:18:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-welcomes-15m-tourists-in-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-welcomes-15m-tourists-in-2015/ The Croatia National Tourist Board has released its 2015 tourism data, revealing it received 14.9 million arrivals last year, an 8.5 per cent increase on 2014. There were 80 million over-night stay, an increase of 6.9 per cent on the previous year. The figures also revealed its increasing popularity among UK holidaymakers, with UK arrivals increasing 13 per cent in 2015, to 500,822 and overnight stays increased 12.5 per cent to 2,599,142. Thu, 18 Feb 2016 10:50:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/goldcar-launches-operations-in-croatian-hospitality-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/goldcar-launches-operations-in-croatian-hospitality-market/ Goldcar has announced its entry in the Croatian market through the launch of its new offices at Zagreb airport, Dubrovnik and Split. In addition to these locations, Goldcar has also opened a new office in Greece (Thessaloniki), thereby reinforcing its commitment to the Greek market, where there are already four existing rental points in Athens, Rhodes, Chania and Heraklion. Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:27:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-launches-europe-wide-marketing-campaign-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-launches-europe-wide-marketing-campaign-in-london/ Croatian Tourist Board has launched a new multi-channel marketing campaign designed to boost visitor numbers by showcasing the diversity of the destination. The ‘Full of Life’ campaign focuses on the rich and varied activities and experiences on offer throughout Croatia, from historical hotspots to fine wines and world-class music festivals. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:49:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubrovnik-tourist-board-launches-summer-of-festivals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubrovnik-tourist-board-launches-summer-of-festivals/ The Dubrovnik Tourist Board has unveiled itself as a ‘city of festivals’ with the announcement of the 2015 Dubrovnik Summer Festival and Midsummer Scene Festival programme. Dubrovnik has enjoy a successful start to 2015 with 63,917 overall arrivals since January, an increase of 13 per cent compared to the same period in 2014. Dubrovnik is most popular with UK visitors with 2,464 arrivals since January, a year-on-year increase of 17 per cent. Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:06:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubrovnik-forges-ahead-with-record-visitor-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubrovnik-forges-ahead-with-record-visitor-numbers/ The Dubrovnik Tourist Board has announced record breaking 2014 arrival figures as the Mediterranean destination continues to entice visitors from around the world. Dubrovnik received 851,311 arrivals between January 1st and November 30th 2014 – a 12 per cent increase on the same period the year before. Fri, 12 Dec 2014 09:57:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-launches-new-year-round-promotional-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-launches-new-year-round-promotional-campaign/ The Croatian National Tourist Board formally unveiled its new pre- and post- season campaign to the UK market this week, aiming to increase the number of all-year-round visitors to the country. Named Croatia 365, the campaign will showcase how Croatia’s cultural, eco-gastronomic, adventure, wellness and MICE offerings make it the perfect tourist destination throughout the year. Thu, 09 Oct 2014 11:47:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trifonov-completes-underground-hot-air-balloon-flight-in-croatia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/trifonov-completes-underground-hot-air-balloon-flight-in-croatia/ Ivan Trifonov has gained his fifth Guinness World record by becoming the first man alive to accomplish an underground hot air balloon flight, supported by the Croatian National Tourist Board. Trifonov, a seventy-year-old Croatian national originally from Austria, descended to the bottom of and successfully exited the 206 metre deep Mamet Cave (Jama Mamet) in Croatia in an unprecedented venture. Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:21:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-on-target-for-tourism-arrivals/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-on-target-for-tourism-arrivals/ According to September figures released by the Croatian National Tourist Office, 74,027 Brits enjoyed an early autumnal break in the country, up a massive 27 per cent on the same period in 2012. So far this year, 374,674 UK tourists holidayed in the Mediterranean hotspot, a boost of 25 per cent on last year’s figures. Mon, 11 Nov 2013 10:41:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/game-of-thrones-boosts-dubrovnik-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/game-of-thrones-boosts-dubrovnik-tourism/ According to figures released by the Croatian National Tourist Office, some 94,845 Brits holidayed in Dubrovnik between January-September 2013, up an impressive 15 per cent on the same period in 2012. The Dubrovnik-Neretva County, which among other destinations includes Cavtat and the islands of Mljet and Korcula, also reported a year-on-year boost of 16 per cent with 131,167 Brits visiting the region between January-September 2013. Wed, 23 Oct 2013 07:20:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-the-pearl-the-adriatic-dubrovnik/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-the-pearl-the-adriatic-dubrovnik/ With Croatia joining the European Union today its already booming tourism sector is expecting a boost as the borders open to a potential market of some 450 million visitors. Here Breaking Travel News reporter Tom Edwards heads to the world-famous resort of Dubrovnik, on the southern coast of Europe to find out what might greet these visitors. Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:59:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-tonko-rilovic-director-croatia-national-tour/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-tonko-rilovic-director-croatia-national-tour/ Political leaders will celebrate in Zagreb today as Croatia becomes the 28th member of the European Union. But what will this mean for the tourism sector in the country? Here Breaking Travel News sits down with Tonko Rilovic, director, Croatia National Tourist Office, UK & Ireland, to discuss the opportunities presented by this historic occasion. Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:14:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/meri-matesic-director-croatian-national-tourist-board-wtm-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/meri-matesic-director-croatian-national-tourist-board-wtm-2012/ Meri Matesic talks to Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market 2012 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:16:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-set-to-welcome-record-uk-visitors-in-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/croatia-set-to-welcome-record-uk-visitors-in-2012/ Visitor figures released by the Croatian National Tourist Office (CNTO) reveal a significant increase in visitors to Croatia over the past 8 months. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/exceptional-results-for-croatian-tourism-in-the-first-half-of-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/exceptional-results-for-croatian-tourism-in-the-first-half-of-2012/ The Croatian tourism industry has managed to build on the momentum achieved during a record-breaking 2011 by realizing 6.66 million arrivals and 35.87 million overnights in the first 7 months of 2012. Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:30:20 +0000