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Our Travel Desk was born out of a long-standing passion for travel, discovering new places, and serious journalism. Behind every article stand people who have been living tourism for decades – as travelers, tourism workers, guides, hosts, editors, and reporters. For more than thirty years, destinations, seasonal trends, infrastructure development, changes in travelers’ habits, and everything that turns a trip into an experience – and not just a ticket and an accommodation reservation – have been closely followed. These experiences are transformed into articles conceived as a companion to the reader: honest, informed, and always on the traveler’s side.

At the Travel Desk, we write from the perspective of someone who has truly walked the cobblestones of old towns, taken local buses, waited for the ferry in peak season, and searched for a hidden café in a small alley far from the postcards. Every destination is observed from multiple angles – how travelers experience it, what the locals say about it, what stories are hidden in museums and monuments, but also what the real quality of accommodation, beaches, transport links, and amenities is. Instead of generic descriptions, the focus is on concrete advice, real impressions, and details that are hard to find in official brochures.

Special attention is given to conversations with restaurateurs, private accommodation hosts, local guides, tourism workers, and people who make a living from travelers, as well as those who are only just trying to develop lesser-known destinations. Through such conversations, stories arise that do not show only the most famous attractions but also the rhythm of everyday life, habits, local cuisine, customs, and small rituals that make every place unique. The Travel Desk strives to record this layer of reality and convey it in articles that connect facts with emotion.

The content does not stop at classic travelogues. It also covers topics such as sustainable tourism, off-season travel, safety on the road, responsible behavior towards the local community and nature, as well as practical aspects like public transport, prices, recommended neighborhoods to stay in, and getting your bearings on the ground. Every article goes through a phase of research, fact-checking, and editing to ensure that the information is accurate, clear, and applicable in real situations – from a short weekend trip to a longer stay in a country or city.

The goal of the Travel Desk is that, after reading an article, the reader feels as if they have spoken to someone who has already been there, tried everything, and is now honestly sharing what is worth seeing, what to skip, and where those moments are hidden that turn a trip into a memory. That is why every new story is built slowly and carefully, with respect for the place it is about and for the people who will choose their next destination based on these words.

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Free guided tours of Rijeka, Opatija and Kastav for Tourist Guides Day on 21 and 22 February 2026 with e-mail registration
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Free guided tours of Rijeka, Opatija and Kastav for Tourist Guides Day on 21 and 22 February 2026 with e-mail registration

Find out where and when the free guided walks in Rijeka, Opatija and Kastav take place on the occasion of International Tourist Guides Day. We bring the times, departure points and what awaits you on the tours: in Rijeka, guides from abroad lead the tour in Croatian; in Opatija, there is a thematic walk about women; and in Kastav, a blend of the old core and the forest, with e-mail registration.

19.02.2026 · Tourism desk
The Bahamas, as the platinum partner of the 25th SOBEWFF in Miami Beach, bring island cuisine and culture to the jubilee festival
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The Bahamas, as the platinum partner of the 25th SOBEWFF in Miami Beach, bring island cuisine and culture to the jubilee festival

Find out how the Bahamas, as the platinum partner of the 25th South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), bring conch bites, cocktails and FoodieCon® to Miami Beach, along with an influencer flight to Bimini. We bring an overview of what’s happening from February 19 to 22, 2026, and how the festival connects content creators, chefs and travel.

19.02.2026 · Tourism desk
UN Tourism after Zurab Pololikashvili: allegations, investigations in Spain and pressure on the new leader in 2026
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UN Tourism after Zurab Pololikashvili: allegations, investigations in Spain and pressure on the new leader in 2026

Find out what lies behind the allegations and media reports linked to the period of the former head of UN Tourism, Zurab Pololikashvili. We bring the context of the Spanish investigations, issues of transparency in Madrid, and the challenges awaiting the new Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais, and why a change in management standards is expected from 2026.

18.02.2026 · Tourism desk
African Travel Commission Summit in Lagos calls for removal of visa barriers and more regional flights in Africa
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African Travel Commission Summit in Lagos calls for removal of visa barriers and more regional flights in Africa

Find out what participants of the African Travel Commission summit in Lagos requested from governments: removal of visa barriers, faster e-visas, coordinated border rules, and more regional flights through SAATM. We bring you why connectivity and partnerships are key to the growth of African tourism. See what this means for ticket prices and travel within the continent.

18.02.2026 · Tourism desk
BIT 2026 in Milan changes the rules: Travel Makers, collaboration and the new role of artificial intelligence take center stage
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BIT 2026 in Milan changes the rules: Travel Makers, collaboration and the new role of artificial intelligence take center stage

Find out how BIT 2026 in Milan turned the travel trade fair toward the people who create journeys: Travel Makers. We bring the key messages about collaboration, AI, storytelling and managing the growth of tourism, and why it matters in the Olympic year. Learn what this means for destinations, agencies and cities like Milan, and how the relationship to reputation and sustainability is changing.

17.02.2026 · Tourism desk
The Institute of Hospitality Expands into Southern Europe: New IoH Mediterranean Region Led by Dr Julian Zarb
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The Institute of Hospitality Expands into Southern Europe: New IoH Mediterranean Region Led by Dr Julian Zarb

Find out what the launch of the IoH Mediterranean region brings and why it is headed by Dr Julian Zarb. We bring the context of tourism growth in Southern Europe, workforce and standards challenges, and what this network can mean for professionals and members in Croatia. With data on record overnight stays in the EU and travel recovery, see where the region extends and how it can stimulate cooperation, education, and careers.

17.02.2026 · Tourism desk

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