Dubrovnik, September 2, 2024 — According to the latest data from the eVisitor system, the Dubrovnik-Neretva County has experienced a solid increase in tourism activity during August 2024. The region saw 426,489 tourist arrivals and 2,096,505 overnight stays, marking a 3% rise in arrivals compared to August 2023, with nearly the same number of overnight stays as last year.

Guests from the United Kingdom, Croatia, Poland, Germany, and Bosnia and Herzegovina were among the top contributors to the record-breaking number of overnight stays. The most popular accommodation types were private accommodations, which accounted for 1,039,507 nights (50% of the total), followed by hotels with 610,240 nights (29% of the total).

Nautical tourism also showed impressive growth, with 9,137 arrivals, representing a 17% increase from the previous August. Additionally, there were 61,934 overnight stays in the nautical sector, a 3% rise compared to last year.

Year-to-date statistics reveal a strong overall performance, with 1,650,078 arrivals and 6,852,052 overnight stays recorded from the beginning of the year through the end of August. This reflects a 7% increase in arrivals and a 6% increase in overnight stays compared to the same period in 2023.

Currently, approximately 45,000 tourists are enjoying their stay in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, highlighting the region’s ongoing appeal and robust tourism sector.