The Deputy Mayor of Dubrovnik, Jelka Tepšić, yesterday received the inaugural visit of the Ambassador of Sweden to the Republic of Croatia, Her Excellency Anna Bode, who has held this position since August last year.

They discussed the challenges facing tourism in Dubrovnik, and Deputy Mayor Tepšić briefed Ambassador Bode on the measures of the Respect the City project, through which Dubrovnik has managed to change the perspective in the international public regarding overtourism.

"This year, we expect a very successful tourist season. We are implementing Respect the City measures, controlling cruises, working on sustainability, and the latest GSTC destination assessment for the City of Dubrovnik in 2023 confirms that we are on the right track, reaching as high as 86 percent," Deputy Mayor Tepšić also said.

Ambassador Bode also provided information that there are currently 50 Swedish companies operating in Croatia, which also strive to work on sustainability principles.

In addition to the embassy in Zagreb, Sweden has honorary consulates in Dubrovnik, Split, and Rijeka. Also present at the meeting in the Dubrovnik City Administration was Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Sweden in Dubrovnik, Tonći Peović.