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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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Alps-Adriatic breakthrough: Croatia, Slovenia and Austria jointly target the US market through the “Alps-Adriatic-Amazing” campaign
Travel

Alps-Adriatic breakthrough: Croatia, Slovenia and Austria jointly target the US market through the “Alps-Adriatic-Amazing” campaign

Croatia, Slovenia and Austria are strengthening their presence in the USA through the “Alps-Adriatic-Amazing” campaign, focused on sustainable, authentic and slow travel experiences. The itineraries connect the Alps and the Adriatic, supported by B2B appearances in Las Vegas, media cooperation with Travel Weekly and continuous growth of US arrivals in Croatia

26.11.2025 · Tourism desk
Winter connectivity: Croatia is directly connected to 69 cities in 25 countries this winter, with 151 lines and strong hubs
Travel

Winter connectivity: Croatia is directly connected to 69 cities in 25 countries this winter, with 151 lines and strong hubs

In the 2025/2026 winter timetable, Croatia recorded a tangibly stronger availability: direct connections to 69 foreign cities in 25 countries, a total of 151 routes and emphasized traffic through hubs Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Amsterdam and Istanbul. Zagreb has the most operations, followed by Split and Dubrovnik, and 32 carriers fly, led by Croatia Airlines and Ryanair.

26.11.2025 · Tourism desk
CNTB opens call for marketing cooperation with organizers of TOP events 2026: application deadline 15 December 2025
Travel

CNTB opens call for marketing cooperation with organizers of TOP events 2026: application deadline 15 December 2025

The Croatian National Tourist Board has published a public call for marketing cooperation with the organizers of TOP events in 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically by 15 December 2025. The program co-finances the promotion of projects with a measurable impact on the visibility of the Croatian brand and the encouragement of year-round tourism.

26.11.2025 · Tourism desk
Tourism awards given in Dubrovnik: Rovinj destination of the year, HeadOnEast event of the year, Linđo awarded
Travel

Tourism awards given in Dubrovnik: Rovinj destination of the year, HeadOnEast event of the year, Linđo awarded

At the closing dinner of the Croatian Tourism Day in Dubrovnik, the Annual Croatian Tourism Awards for 2025 were presented. The champion of tourism is Rovinj, HeadOnEast – Osijek was declared the best event, and Linđo and Kristijan Iličić are laureates of the "Anton Stifanić" award. The Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to Jako Andabak and Boris Žgomba, the Ambassador of Croatian Tourism awards were presented and a new award was presented to your host of the year.

26.11.2025 · Tourism desk
Zadar shines again: Ante Butić national champion, Croatia in Macao 2026 with the support of the Zadar County Tourist Board
Events

Zadar shines again: Ante Butić national champion, Croatia in Macao 2026 with the support of the Zadar County Tourist Board

Zadar returns to the top of Croatian mixology: Ante Butić becomes the national champion in Dubrovnik (17-20 October 2025) and secures a performance for Croatia at the 2026 World Cup in Macau, while the Back2Basic team excels with the award of Kristijan Gjelov and the announcement of the IBA debut in Italy on 26 October with the support of the Zadar County Tourist Board

22.10.2025 · Tourism desk
Revenues from foreign tourists in the first half of 2025 reached EUR 4.375 billion, post-season and pre-season strengthen
Travel

Revenues from foreign tourists in the first half of 2025 reached EUR 4.375 billion, post-season and pre-season strengthen

In the first half of 2025, revenues from foreign tourists reached EUR 4.375 billion, with 5.9% growth, while in the second quarter, EUR 3.509 billion was generated and 5.7% more than last year. Growth is based on a stronger pre-season and post-season, better airline connectivity, and a focus on quality, sustainability, and higher spending per guest.

19.10.2025 · Tourism desk

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