The Croatian National Tourist Board has organized a nautical trip for a group of specialized journalists from Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom and Ireland. All with the aim of promoting Croatia as an attractive nautical destination that successfully attracts sailing enthusiasts outside the main summer months. Representatives of foreign media, including The Irish Daily Mail, the British Sunday Times, the Polish Onet travel and Forbes Yachting, the Czech media Tema and the Austrian Die Presse, are currently touring the area of Šibenik-Knin County and exploring the main advantages of our country’s tourist offer.
“Nautical tourism is one of the main products of Croatian tourism. Such study trips allow foreign journalists to experience the richness of the Croatian coast and islands firsthand. The goal is to further highlight the quality of Croatia’s nautical offer. But also to show that our country offers numerous activities outside the peak tourist season. Then the conditions for sailing are ideal, and the destinations offer a calmer and more authentic experience. The off-season is particularly attractive for boaters. Such promotional activities greatly contribute to strengthening Croatia’s recognition as a safe, interesting and year-round destination, on a global level,” said Kristjan Staničić, director of the Croatian National Tourist Board.
During the trip, journalists have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty, cultural heritage and authentic gastronomy of northern Dalmatia. The route began in Šibenik, followed by visits to Skradin, Prvić, Zlarin and Tribunj. In addition, a tour of the Kornati and Murter National Parks was organized, and the study trip will end in Primošten.
Let us add that, according to the first incomplete data from the eVisitor system, in Croatia, more than 510 thousand arrivals and 3.3 million overnight stays were recorded in nautical charter during the first nine months. This represents a growth of 1% in arrivals and 1% in overnight stays compared to last year. Looking at the counties, the most overnight stays in this segment were recorded in the Split-Dalmatia, Zadar and Šibenik-Knin counties. Looking at the markets, the most overnight stays were recorded by guests from Germany, Austria, Croatia, the USA, the Czech Republic and others.
