Croatia Positioning Sustainable Tourism as a Top Priority

October the 21st, 2025 – Getting the balance between profit and sustainability right is becoming a constant for Croatia as it seeks to firmly prioritise sustainable tourism going forward. As IstraIN/HRT writes, sustainable tourism is one of the...

Insider Tips: Unique Accommodations with Delta Vacations

Who says vacations only happen in hotels and beachfront resorts? An ocean view is great, but the room they’re in doesn’t have to be the same one you’ve booked a hundred times before. Delta Vacations has surprising, upscale and unique...

The best alternatives to 8 Croatian favorites

Croatia’s dazzling coast, storied islands and history-rich cities have become international icons. Popularity, however, comes with crowds, especially during the height of summer. Instead of jostling for space at Dubrovnik’s ramparts, Plitvice’s...

Dalić names Croatia squad with new faces for final qualifiers

Zlatko Dalić Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalić has announced his squad for the final two World Cup qualifying matches, unveiling a line-up that includes several new names and some surprise returns. Croatia, who sit comfortably at the top of their...

Europe’s Most Famous Beaches Face Disappearance as Sea Levels Rise

The global sea level has risen by around 21 centimeters since 1900, and the rate of increase continues to accelerate. In 2023, the level reached its highest point on record. By 2100, it is expected to rise by 0.28 to 0.55 meters under optimistic...

Marriott research finds 50% EMEA travellers use AI for holiday planning

A new Marriott Bonvoy study reports that AI is playing a significant role in how people in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) plan their trips. Marriott Bonvoy’s 2026 EMEA Ticket to Travel Report was conducted by Mortar and involved more...

EUROPE’S TOURISM SECTOR REPORTS 3 BILLION OVERNIGHT STAYS

Europe is increasingly popular with travelers, and its tourism sector isn't just recovering—it's exceeding the pre-pandemic levels. According to recent Eurostat data, EU accommodation facilities recorded a notable 3.021 billion overnight stays in...

Lightning Strikes Twice: My Annual Encounter with Croatia’s Border Police (and Bad Timing)

They say lightning never strikes twice in the same spot. But they’ve clearly never tried walking two dogs in southern Croatia, near an international border. The first strike happened last year. My wife and I were out in the wilds of Konavle — that...

Paul W. Smith: We all need a vacation, sometimes

Paul W. Smith “Outta’ My Mind on a Monday Moanin’” I just back from another great WJR Travel Club “Dream Vacation” to Greece, Croatia and Italy with our wonderful family of listeners. You’ve heard it before, and I’ll say it again, no matter where...

Iraq's PM invites Croatia to Development Road project

2025-10-26T15:07:29+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed, with Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić-Radman, cooperation in energy, investment, and defense....

Baghdad Courts Zagreb: Iraq, Croatia Explore Energy, Trade, and Cultural Ties

Iraq’s President Abdul Latif Rashid met Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in Baghdad on Saturday to map out wider cooperation in politics, the economy, and culture—talks that unfolded as Iraq prepares new parliamentary elections and...

UK tourists warned new travel rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal now in effect

UK holidaymakers face a change when flying to Spain, France and Italy and more UK tourists warned new travel rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal now in effect UK tourists will be hit by a European Union travel change on their next holiday - after a...

Croatia Airlines launches year-round Zagreb–Barcelona service

by croatiaweek October 23, 2025 in News Croatia Airlines (Photo: A.Grubelic) Croatia Airlines, in cooperation with the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) and the Zagreb Tourist Board (TZGZ), has officially launched its year-round service...

Tourism as a bridge for cooperation between Uzbekistan and the EU

Wed 22 Oct 2025 | 11:14 PM In recent years, tourism has become one of the priority areas in Uzbekistan’s foreign economic strategy. As part of this policy, the country is actively strengthening its partnership with the European Union, turning the...

Iraqi president meets Croatian FM to discuss bilateral ties

BAGHDAD, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid met Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic Radman on Saturday in Baghdad to discuss expanding cooperation in politics, the economy, and culture. Rashid said Iraq is working to...

Revealed: Experts' ultimate guide to the least crowded holiday destinations that are just as beautiful - but MUCH cheaper - than the tourist traps

A perfect storm of cut-rate flight prices, post-pandemic wanderlust, digital nomads and a proliferation of short-term holiday rentals has led to a scourge of overtourism at holiday hotspots across the globe. Some 80 per cent of travellers now...

New Marriott Bonvoy Research Reveals Importance of AI for Holiday Planning

Four in five (79%) travellers in EMEA intend to go on more or the same amount of holidays in 2026 compared to 2025, including 39% who plan to go on an increased number, according to new industry research conducted by Mortar, of more than 22,000...

Diego Maradona loses his way during Brazil’s World Cup opener against Croatia

 Little Diego lost Diego Maradona got lost trying to find his seat at the opening game of the World Cup and had to be rescued from a swarm of Brazil fans. Newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo said the Argentine great and Dubai ambassador had trouble...

British travellers becoming more comfortable booking with AI

British travellers are becoming more comfortable planning their holidays using AI, and are set to travel more often in 2026, according to new research. Marriott Bonvoy’s latest Ticket to Travel report found that nearly four in five Brits intend to...

Abundant Potential for Croatia-South Korea Cooperation

October the 25th, 2025 – There is plenty of potential for further and closer Croatia-South Korea cooperation, spanning digitalisation, the medical field and of course – tourism. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, digitalisation, the development of all...