The Croatian National Tourist Board and the Kvarner Tourist Board in Milan highlighted the news of the Croatian tourist offer for the Italian market. The focus is on sustainability, growing continental offer, authentic experiences and superb enogastronomy, with Kvarner as the European region of gastronomy in 2026. Italy is the key, seventh emissive market.
Hyatt Regency Zadar, the first hotel of the renowned Hyatt chain in Croatia, was officially opened on May 16, 2025. This luxury facility, an investment of the Doğuş Group, is located on the Zadar coast and represents a significant contribution to the tourist offer of Zadar and Croatia, offering 133 rooms, a spa center and top gastronomy.
The Zadar County Tourist Board connects family farms and agencies through the Welcome Taste & Buy project. A recent study trip revealed the eno-gastronomic pearls of the region, from the island to the hinterland, offering tourists authentic experiences and local products directly from the source. The goal is to brand and strengthen sustainable tourism.
Last weekend, a new section of the Croatian Camino network, Camino Lika, was opened, gathering pilgrims on a three-day journey from Udbina, through Podlapača and Bilaj, to Smiljan. Experience the beauty of Lika's nature, spirituality and hospitality on this unique route that has enriched European pilgrimage routes.
The municipality of Sveti Petar u Šumi launches St. Petrus, an innovative project with a dual role: creating a recognizable brand for local food and handicraft producers and establishing an Entrepreneurial Incubator. The goal is to revitalize the economy of central Istria, preserve tradition and encourage sustainable development through this unique Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
This Saturday, May 10, the island of Cres presents the author's cake "Creska rožica" on the occasion of 180 years of tourism and 30 years of crafting Slastice Margareta. This delicacy of local ingredients is the introduction to the "Cres Time Machine" on June 1, the opening of the Cres Kaić Interpretation Center and the concert of Jelena Rozga. Experience the tradition and tastes of Cres!