Articles tagged “croatia”

Croatia is just the latest destination to tackle short-term rentals, but the long-term impact of the government's proposal is uncertain

Today's podcast looks at Moxy's tenth anniversary, Amtrak's counter-marketing, and Dubrovnik's efforts to fend off tourism hordes.

Dubrovnik continues to reap large tourism rewards from being a filming location for Game of Thrones, but it needs restrictions to protect its fragile infrastructure and preserve resident quality of life.

In a shift away from traditional tourist hubs, private tour guides nurture small group experiences in less-popular cities to grow their business organically.

Croatia will be joining the Schengen area in the new year. Starting January 1, travelers will be able to move passport-free between Croatia and the 26 member countries that make…

In Skift's top stories, BET co-founder Sheila Johnson's Salamander Hotels adds properties to its portfolio, a new bridge reshapes travel patterns in Croatia, and United Airlines predicts hybrid work will drive future leisure travel demand.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the new CEO of Four Seasons, a bridge reshaping Croatian tourism, and the Latin American carrier going its own way.

Thanks to the Pelješac Bridge, Croatia gained a new tourist attraction, investment, and a faster link between its mainland and southern islands. And against apocalyptic predictions, Bosnia and Herzegovina seems to have come out on top as well.

The Central and Eastern European travel market is ripe for investment. Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, domestic and regional tourism has continued to grow above 2019 levels. Meanwhile, amidst rapidly increasing digitization among both consumers and travel providers, the region boasts huge long-term opportunities for companies who are able to connect with its unique traveler base and integrate technology across these similar yet distinct markets.

Funnelling budget to target these more affluent, longer-stay visitors makes sense. It might even address the labor crunch. But cities probably shouldn't take their eyes off traditional tourists at this delicate time.