#Sezona 2026

Number of guests nearly identical to last year, but overnight stays down three percent. Some hospitality workers describe a drastic drop in spending, while others say the season is on par with last year.

Unatoč rekordnoj sezoni i 4,7 milijuna turista u srpnju, strani gosti na splitskoj Marmontovoj kritiziraju visoke cijene, zapuštenu infrastrukturu i lošu ponudu zabave.

Croatia records growth in tourism figures despite earlier speculation of a decline, but restaurateurs face empty terraces due to high prices driving guests to cook in their apartments.

While some warn of gaps in bookings, others celebrate cumulative growth. Renters on the ground say the real picture is yet to be seen, and fiscalized data hides a statistical trap.

Director of the Split Tourist Board Ivana Vladović reveals Tax Administration data on higher spending, while small private renters warn that rising costs are eating into their earnings.

While the Tax Administration records a nominal 11 percent increase in fiscalized receipts, the Entrepreneurs' Voice Association warns of a drastic decline in revenue for some hospitality businesses. Key reasons include changing guest habits, high prices, and disloyal competition from shops.

The Split club and adidas unveil the away kit for the 2026/2027 season, featuring horizontal red-and-blue stripes and off-white details, inspired by the kits from the late 2000s.

According to eVisitor system data, tourist traffic from three key markets saw significant growth in July and the first seven months of 2026.

While the coast talks of empty restaurants, Hvar paints a different picture. Tourists are pleased with the calmer atmosphere, and hospitality workers say the drop in guests is minimal.

The visitors settled the winner by the 15th minute, and Gorica's coach openly spoke about the lack of quality and the necessity of new signings.

State Inspectorate's intensified inspections uncover 122 cases of unregistered rentals and seize over €343,000 in illegally obtained gains.

The four-time world champion from Red Bull praised 19-year-old championship leader Kimi Antonelli, while also acknowledging his own car troubles.

In the first 11 races, attendance records were broken at five circuits, TV viewership is up by double digits, and young Kimi Antonelli leads the championship with six wins.

The Mercedes teenager ends the first half of the Formula 1 season with a big championship lead, but the path to the title has also revealed a second, more resilient side to his driving.

British McLaren driver claimed his first win as reigning world champion, ahead of Verstappen and Antonelli, after a dramatic race in which teammate Piastri retired due to a gearbox failure.

By the end of June 2026, 194,500 charter guests were recorded, which is 3 percent less than in the same period last year. The president of the HGK Nautical Tourism Association describes the decline as a 'slight deviation' rather than a dramatic signal.