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Extreme heat cuts productivity and spending, while traditional business interruption insurance often fails to cover indirect damage.

Testimonies from guests along the Croatian coast reveal a widespread problem of unprofessional behavior among hospitality staff, from rude waiters to dirty rooms and insufferable ice cream vendors.

Tax Administration data on fiscalized receipts for July 2026 shows growth in both hospitality and accommodation in Zadar County, despite surveys indicating a decline.

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.

The new Consumer Protection Act, in effect in Serbia since August 2, introduces strict rules for hospitality venues, menus must be clear and accessible before ordering, and extra charges like cover charges are no longer allowed.

In intensified inspections running from late April to early August, the State Inspectorate conducted over 13,000 inspections and found irregularities in 37 percent of cases.

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.

At Sinj's Pijaca market, a receipt for one coffee and one juice came to 8 euros, sparking outrage among locals who wonder how Zagora became a luxury destination.

In intensified inspections from April to August, most irregularities found in hospitality and unregistered accommodation.

From April to August, the State Inspectorate carried out extensive checks in hospitality and tourism, uncovering thousands of violations and unregistered accommodation facilities.

Instead of fleeing to bigger centers, Gracija Požar and Kristijan Piplica decided to return to Knin and build their careers there. Their experiences show how small communities can be fertile ground for entrepreneurial ventures.

The Mayor of Sinj has issued a decision on the working hours of hospitality establishments during the 'Days of Alka and Velika Gospa 2026' event, allowing them to operate without restrictions on key days.

Tax Administration data shows a 4.4% increase in the number of fiscalized receipts and a 23.6% rise in total value compared to July 2025.

After footage showing a restaurant owner hitting a stroller and being arrested, lawyer Luka Lenić warns that the police have mechanisms for faster action without lengthy court proceedings.