Learn how the Croatian National Tourist Board in 2026, with a larger budget and a new work program, is strengthening campaigns in key sourcing markets, developing digital marketing, encouraging better air connectivity and striving to attract guests with higher purchasing power throughout the year, with an emphasis on the quality of experience and value for money.
We bring an overview of how the Minister of Tourism and Sport Tonči Glavina and the Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board Kristjan Staničić summarize 2025 and announce 2026 through year-round tourism, price competitiveness, accommodation reforms, and record investments in sport. Find out what tax reliefs, new infrastructure projects, and a stronger connection between sports events and the tourist offer bring.
Find out what the 3.4 million euro renovation of the Aminess Younique Korčula Heritage Hotel brings: five stars, 11 premium rooms, a historic atmosphere in the old core, and the waterfront terrace as a new meeting place. We also bring the context of the investment and the planned opening at the beginning of the 2026 season, along with the gastronomic asset 7 Seas and chef Matija Bogdan.
Valamar is the winner of the Green Goat – Capra verde award from the Istria Tourist Board for a sustainability project that combines the Valfresco Direkt platform, cooperation with local family farms, and the "Valamar cares for fine school meals" initiative for healthy nutrition of more than 6,600 students in Istria and Kvarner.
The winners of the Valamar prize draw have been announced, with the main prize being a lifetime vacation at Pical Resort 5* in Poreč. Find out who won the prestigious prizes, what the new luxury resort offers, and how this project is changing the tourism image of Poreč and Istria. The combination of top gastronomy, wellness offers, and premium seaside accommodation is highlighted.
D-Marin at boot Düsseldorf 2026 reveals new development projects, including D-Marin Livorno marina and the Latitude loyalty program. Visitors can expect digital solutions, sustainability, and a premium experience in a network of 26 marinas with more than 14,000 berths, with a strong focus on superyachts and ESG standards.