Croatia has shone on the world tourism scene again! We won two bronze medals, for the Best Destination in the Mediterranean and for the Best Cruise Destination in Europe. These are the prestigious Travvy Awards, often called the “Oscars of the tourism industry”. The awards were presented last night at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. And based on the votes of travel agents and tourism professionals across North America, they represent one of the most important awards in global tourism.
“These prestigious awards are yet another confirmation of Croatia’s exceptional international reputation. But they are also the result of the continuous work of all stakeholders in Croatian tourism. We are particularly pleased that the awards came from the US market, which is showing increasing interest and trust in Croatia as a safe, authentic and attractive destination. Successes like this are a strong incentive for further improving the quality and sustainability of our tourism offer. We thank our partners and travel professionals who have recognized the value of Croatia as a tourist destination with their votes,” said Kristjan Staničić, Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board.
In addition to the awards won, Croatia was also nominated in the Best European Tourist Board category. This further confirms its leading role in promoting authentic and sustainable tourism experiences on the American market. All of the above confirms Croatia’s growing reputation as one of the leading European destinations among American travelers. The awards were accepted on behalf of the Croatian National Tourist Board by Paula Carreiro, an associate of the CNTB Representative Office in New York.
“We are extremely honored that Croatia has been recognized again at the Travvy Awards. These awards reflect the dedicated work of our tourism partners and the growing interest of American travelers who are discovering the magic of Croatia. From historic cities and islands to superb gastronomy and rich cultural heritage,“ said Leila Krešić-Jurić, Director of the Croatian Tourist Board’s North American Representative Office.
Let us add that these awards come after another successful year for Croatian tourism on the American market. Namely, Americans achieved 829 thousand arrivals and 2.3 million overnight stays in our country during the first ten months. Compared to last year, this represents a growth of +10% in arrivals and overnight stays. Croatia’s growing attractiveness on the American market is further boosted by new and existing airline routes, including a new direct United Airlines route from New York/Newark to Split, in addition to existing flights to Dubrovnik, and direct Air Transat flights from Toronto to Zagreb.
