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The Drop in Tourists This Summer Has Concerned Croatian Hospitality Workers
September 5, 2024
This summer brought an unpleasant surprise for Croatian hospitality workers on the Adriatic coast, with a decrease in tourist numbers compared to last year. In July, around 150,000 fewer tourists were recorded than in the same month last year, resulting in a revenue drop ranging from 20% to 50%, depending on the region. Hospitality workers from Istria, the islands, and coastal towns reported a significant decline in occupancy, raising concerns in the sector.
The main reasons for the weaker season include inflation, high prices of food and labor, as well as international sporting events like the European Football Championship and the Olympics. Jelena Tabak, president of the Hospitality Association, emphasizes that the pre-season and post-season performed solidly, but many restaurants were unprepared for such a drop during the peak season.
In addition to local issues, fewer German tourists were noticed, partly due to the economic crisis in Germany. Inflation has also raised prices in Croatian restaurants, making them less affordable for tourists on smaller budgets, who are increasingly choosing cheaper destinations like Greece and Albania. Although the revenue drop is significant, hospitality workers hope that the long-term extension of the tourist season will help mitigate these economic challenges.
Restaurants and Cafes on the Croatian Coast Facing Revenue Decline
August 3, 2024.
Restaurants and cafes on the Croatian coast are experiencing a decline in revenue between 20% and 50% this season. Even wealthier tourists are increasingly cooking for themselves instead of dining out, feeling deceived by high prices. According to unofficial statistics, the number of foreign tourist arrivals in Croatia decreased by about 5% in July, with a particularly concerning 10% drop in arrivals from the German market.
**Date: August 5, 2024**
### Ancient Road Discovered Underwater Near Korčula
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient road nearly 5000 years old beneath the seabed in Gradina Bay near Korčula. The road, which once connected the island of Korčula to a prehistoric settlement of the Hvar culture, was found at a depth of 4-5 meters. Alongside the road, Neolithic artifacts such as a stone axe and flint blades were discovered. This significant finding sheds new light on the development of maritime cultures in the Adriatic.
