The Croatian National Bank has estimated that Croatia will earn 15 billion euros from foreign tourists this year, which would be a growth of 3,6 percent compared to 2024. Tourists in our country spend an average of 140 euros, it writes HRT.
The most generous guests are from the USA, who spend twice as much as the average. At the same time, in the first eight months of this year, more than 310 million invoices were issued, 3,6% more than last year, for a total amount of almost six billion euros or 10 percent more. However, inflation should also be taken into account, which was 4,1 percent in July and August
Why is non-passionate spending worse than in previous years?
Many people are complaining this season that our guests' non-boarding spending is worse than in previous years. This is, of course, also influenced by rising prices. And while everyone is warning and calling for a "wise" pricing policy, tourism professionals believe that only those who offer quality will be able to justify their prices.
Student Marko Miljkovic He listens to the impressions of Šibenik's guests all summer.
- Tourists did not generally complain about prices in terms of catering facilities, some were even pleasantly surprised by the prices, but they complained more about accommodation prices and even in supermarkets, he explained.
Tourists have discovered that many products are more expensive here than in the country they come from. And they mostly compare prices with previous ones.
- Prices are going up a bit, the first time we were there, you didn't have the euro yet, now you can see the difference, prices are higher, but I guess the population has to earn a living, he said Amir from England.
- A little too high prices, if you look at the last few years, but acceptable, he said. ukash from Poland.
Some will therefore spend every cent on vacation twice.
- Tourists spend the most on postcards and magnets, which are also the cheapest, precisely because this season tourists have shown that they find it expensive, explained Larisa Mešković, an employee at the souvenir shop.
However, there are also those who are satisfied with the price-quality ratio.
"I think the prices are great, compared to the Netherlands - I see people spending on ice cream, beer, attractions," the Dutchman pointed out. Diyon.
- It's not very expensive, but I come from New York, everything is insanely expensive there. We mostly spend on food, drinks and sightseeing, the American added Richard.
The same tourist cake should be divided into several parts
According to data from the Croatian National Bank, the number and amount of invoices issued are higher, but tourism workers point out that inflation and the increase in supply are taking their toll.
- If we talk to colleagues, craftsmen, entrepreneurs, traders, caterers - then some are not satisfied, there are fewer of them. This shows that there are more and more of us, but the number of guests is the same, or maybe a little, even fewer, he warned. Joso Smolic.
There are more and more restaurants, souvenir shops, and various seasonal crafts, so almost the same tourist cake now needs to be divided into several parts.
If guests get quality service and a good product for their money, they will return. If they realize that they are trying to make a quick buck in a few summer months, they will run away without a care.
Source: HRT
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