On the same day as the record-breaking 2019, Poreč exceeded two million overnight stays  

Author  HrTurizam.hr

3. August 2022.

Today (August 3.8.2022, 2019), on the same day as in the record year XNUMX, Poreč exceeded two million night stay. 

According to data from the eVisitor system, in the area of ​​the Tourist Board of the city of Poreč in the period from 1.1. until August 3.8.2022, XNUMX. was achieved two million overnight stays, which is 1% less compared to 2019, and 367.000 arrivals that is, 2% more compared to 2019. 

In the structure of overnight stays, guests from Germany with 548.000 overnight stays (+10) and 72.000 arrivals (+11%), followed by Austrians with 370.000 overnight stays (+4%) and 80.000 arrivals (+8%). Guests from Slovenian realized 192.000 overnight stays (-11%) and 46.000 arrivals (+14%) in the mentioned period. It is in fourth place Croatian a market that achieved 115.000 overnight stays (+21%) and 39.000 arrivals (+36%). Guests from Italy they are in fifth place, with 101.000 overnight stays (-18%) and 28.000 arrivals (-15%). Guests from Czech Republic in terms of overnight stays, they rank sixth, with 86.000 overnight stays (+42%) and 14.000 arrivals (+44%).  

In the analyzed period, 2% fewer overnight stays were realized in hotel accommodation, while household facilities recorded an increase of 8%. Camps also recorded an increase of 4% compared to the record year 2019, while the biggest drop was recorded in non-commercial accommodation, where the index compared to 2019 was only 65. 

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The director of TZG Poreč, Nenad Velenik and the mayor of Poreč, Loris Peršurić

"The markets of Germany and Austria continue to dominate the destination and record gains compared to the record year 2019. Despite the fact that we are missing about 700 beds per day, they leave the impression of a great tourist season. We are pleased with the increase in domestic guests in the destination (+21%) compared to 2019, which proves that we have established ourselves as a desirable tourist destination on the domestic market as well. Also, the Czech market recorded excellent results again this year and an increase of 42% compared to the record year 2019." said the director of the Tourist Board of the city of Poreč, Nenad Velenik and added that Porec filled to maximum capacity, which can be confirmed by the crowds on the beaches, streets, bars and restaurants.

"Nevertheless, all the service departments function flawlessly and with this we all together confirm our commitment to the guest to whom we want to provide unforgettable moments in Poreč." he pointed out Velenik.

We are ready for this season, we did a great job in the pre-season with numerous sports events, and we will continue this way after the summer season with Ironman and other events, he said. Loris Peršurić, mayor of Poreč and added: "The season is at its peak, all services are in full operation so that everything works as it should, and I think we can be satisfied. My personal thanks go to all those who work in tourism and who work hard so that our city achieves excellent tourist results this year as well All these people are the reason why our guests return year after year, and I am personally proud of that."  concluded Peršurić.

Cover photo: Vladimir Franolić / Source: TZG Poreč

 

Author  HrTurizam.hr

3. August 2022.