In the first quarter, 15% more tourist nights were realized in Croatia

According to the first system data eVisitor, which includes tourist traffic realized in commercial and non-commercial facilities and nautical charter (eCrew system), in the period from January to the end of March more than 1,1 million arrivals i over 3 million overnight stays, which compared to the same period last year represents a growth of 16 percent in arrivals i 15 percent in overnight stays.

From that is on Adriatic achieved 2,2 million overnight stays, which is 20 percent more than last year, on the continent over 415 thousand overnight stays were realized, which represents a growth of 7 percent, while during the first quarter in the city of Zagreb 440 overnight stays were achieved, which represents a growth of 5 percent compared to the same period last year.

"Croatia had an excellent passing time in the first quarter, we are recording stable and double-digit traffic growth, which is a direct indicator of the strengthening of our overall offer in the pre-season, that is, the increasing recognition of Croatian destinations as year-round and attractive destinations. The periods before and after the season are the parts of the year in which Croatian tourism can make the most progress when we talk about sustainable and high-quality growth, and all our activities go in this direction as defined by the new Strategic Marketing and Operational Plan, which has the ultimate goal of positioning our country as an attractive and safe destinations in the niche between standard and premium. In other words, we are focused on groups of guests with different needs and travel motives, i.e. on tourists who are looking for interesting destinations and offers, escape and rest from everyday routines and authentic experiences., he said Kristjan Staničić, director of the Croatian Tourist Board. 

When we segment Croatia's tourism result by counties, in the first quarter the most overnight stays were realized in Wife (772 thousand overnight stays), on Kvarner (534 thousand overnight stays) and in Split-Dalmatia County (333 thousand overnight stays), and in terms of destinations in Zagreb, Rovinj, Dubrovnik, Split, Opatija, Poreč te Zadar.

"The positive trends we are seeing in tourism, from physical to financial indicators, are the result of systematic work and all the activities we have undertaken in the last period in order to direct Croatian tourism towards year-round and sustainable development. The fact that for the second year in a row we have recorded record attendance in the pre-season is a confirmation that tourists already recognize us as a year-round destination, but also that our destinations offer more and more content and a richer offer in that period. I believe that with the further engagement of the entire sector and with the strong support of the Government, which the tourism sector has had in all segments from day one, these positive trends will continue, which make Croatia a desirable destination throughout the year, and a destination that listens to the wishes and needs of tourists. , but also the local population, because this is the only way we can continue to have successful tourism in the future" she pointed out Nikolina Brnjac, Minister of Tourism and Sports.  

Seen according to markets, during the first three months the most overnight stays were made by guests from domestic market (over 962 thousand overnight stays), and then follow Slovenians (over 285 thousand overnight stays), The Germans (279 thousand overnight stays) and Austrians (over 250 thousand overnight stays). When we look at overnight stays per types of accommodation facilities, the most overnight stays were in hotels (1,7 million overnight stays), in household facilities (638 thousand overnight stays) and in camps (151 thousand overnight stays).   

During Easter and the extended weekend, over 380 overnight stays were achieved 

Let's add the first system data eVisitor also show that in Croatia during the extended Easter weekend, i.e. in the period from March 29 to April 1, 120.436 arrivals i 380.970 nights.

Uz domestic guests who were the most numerous, during the extended weekend in Croatia there were the most guests from the market Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Slovakia etc. The most sought after accommodations were hotel facilities, and when we look at the destinations, they had the most guests for the extended weekend Poreč, Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Rovinj te Split.  

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