Europe accounted for a third of global leisure travel receipts in 2025, with countries such as Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France expected to drive further growth this year. Here’s what your travel itinerary could look like.
That’s great, but we should be wary of becoming dependent on tourism. I’m in one of the countries ahead of the curve on this problem (Croatia) and would not recommend following our lead in this regard.
I think it depends on the kind of tourist you’re attracting? If you’re catering to the type that gets blacked out drunk and smashes up the place then no, but tourists that come to enjoy the local landscape/culture/people then it’s fine. I haven’t been to Hrvatska but I visited your northern neighbor. Loved the country, would go back again 100%.
Been to both, but the country that stood out to me was Slovenia. Granted, I only visited Budapest in Hungary so it surely has more to offer, but Slovenia was something else. Went from watching snow fall in the mountains in the morning to having a swim in the ocean in the afternoon. Spectacular. Can’t wait to go back, and this time I might also venture into Croatia a bit. I hear nice things about both the country and the people.
That’s great, but we should be wary of becoming dependent on tourism. I’m in one of the countries ahead of the curve on this problem (Croatia) and would not recommend following our lead in this regard.
Maltese guy here: would not recommend either
I think it depends on the kind of tourist you’re attracting? If you’re catering to the type that gets blacked out drunk and smashes up the place then no, but tourists that come to enjoy the local landscape/culture/people then it’s fine. I haven’t been to Hrvatska but I visited your northern neighbor. Loved the country, would go back again 100%.
That’s not the problem I have in mind - the problem is becoming economically dependent on the industry.
Also, glad you loved it near here :D Slovenia or Hungary?
Been to both, but the country that stood out to me was Slovenia. Granted, I only visited Budapest in Hungary so it surely has more to offer, but Slovenia was something else. Went from watching snow fall in the mountains in the morning to having a swim in the ocean in the afternoon. Spectacular. Can’t wait to go back, and this time I might also venture into Croatia a bit. I hear nice things about both the country and the people.
Glad to know, and I hope you enjoy the visit here!