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The five-star Aminess Younique Korčula Heritage Hotel has opened its doors at the site of a historic building from 1912, with the 7 Seas restaurant led by a chef who has climbed Mount Everest.

The 'Together on the Road' campaign highlights high-traffic sections and offers safer alternatives, aiming to reduce the risk of dangerous situations on Istrian roads.

Owner Markica Kikić was left in shock after German guests caused a fire in his apartment in Poreč, causing €400,000 in damage. While the fire consumed his home, he claims the guests continued to party, and the Booking platform further disappointed him.

While residents fume over broken promises and ignored calls, the mayor and the director of Vodovod present diametrically opposed versions of the causes behind the water cuts.

Tourist Board Director Iva Bencun says timely information for renters and guests can mitigate the impact of potential water shortages on tourism.

In July, the Kvarner tourist region recorded 740,000 arrivals and over 5 million overnight stays, a slight increase compared to last year. The domestic market has become the third strongest, while Hungarians and Czechs are seeing double-digit growth.

Travelers are mass-canceling distant destinations and turning to closer European getaways, while airlines face millions in losses and extended flight times.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sport has invited private accommodation hosts to apply for non-refundable funds for installing AC charging stations, with a key requirement being the possession of a special status.

The renovated Dubrovnik symbol of luxury welcomed its first guests in early August 2026, following an extensive reconstruction that took nearly a year longer than planned.

The captains of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have joined forces with investor Vicenco Blagaić on the monumental 'Tri sestrice' project on Pelješac.

Marko Perić, Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Rijeka, warns that tourism has been heading in the wrong direction for years and that government measures will not bring a quick turnaround.

A long-time property owner in Gornji Karin has sent an open letter to the media and the county prefect, accusing the town of Obrovac of completely neglecting the area.

In July 2026, Vir recorded 929,222 overnight stays, confirming its status as one of the country's strongest tourist destinations. Slovenians have taken the lead as the most numerous foreign guests by overnight stays.

The International Croatia Ring Autodrome will span 50 hectares, with the main track stretching 3.6 kilometers. The project has been added to the list of strategic state investments, and locals have already started returning from abroad.

The only airstrip in Bjelovar-Bilogora County, shelled during the Homeland War, is operational again. The first flight opened the door to the development of aviation tourism in Nova Rača.

On the site of the former Adriatic restaurant, a hotel with 150 units and 222 beds is planned, marking the start of a significant transformation of the prestigious Dubrovnik bay.