Croatia Tourism & Policy: Croatia is hailing another “extraordinary tourism year,” reporting 17.5 million arrivals and 90.5 million overnight stays in Jan–Aug 2026 (+1%), with fiscalized revenue up 17.6% to €7.41bn—while a separate report flags the country’s biggest structural weakness: the EU’s most seasonal employment in accommodation and food services. Zagreb & Infrastructure: Zagreb opened a new €36m sports centre, including the city’s first pool in the western district, adding to the local visitor-and-lifestyle draw. Dubrovnik Culture & Luxury: Dubrovnik’s Franciscan Monastery hosts a free American choir concert on Sept 16 at 8pm, as the city also welcomes high-end arrivals like the €1.1m-a-week superyacht Amalya anchoring in Župa Bay. Travel Rules & Access: The US says ESTA applications take an average of 23 minutes and confirmed Croatia is among the 42 ESTA-eligible countries; separately, the EU is moving toward an “Affordable Housing Act” that could restrict Britons buying second homes in tourism hotspots, with Croatia named among likely affected destinations. On-the-ground Travel Insight: A spotlight on Biševo notes huge day-trip numbers to the Blue Cave but very few overnight stays—only 44 registered tourists in 2025—highlighting an opportunity to spread tourism beyond the single attraction.