New recognition: Three Croatian cities are included in the list of the best destinations in the world
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Renowned professor and tourism expert Terry Stevens in his new book "Wish you were here" included Zadar, Lošinj and Rovinj in the list of 50 best destinations in the world. The new book of the famous "veteran" in the tourism industry on over 200 pages gives a unique insight into what makes a tourist destination excellent.
"The fact that the world-renowned tourism expert Terry Stevens included as many as three Croatian destinations in the top 50 in the world confirms the positive image that our country enjoys in the international tourism market, and is also a recognition to all valuable Croatian tourism workers," said the director of the Croatian National Tourist Board. Kristjan Staničić , congratulating Zadar, Lošinj and Rovinj.
New recognition for Croatia
Based on 40 years of work in the tourism industry in over 55 countries, Professor Stevens' book explains how good destination management and professional and hospitable tourism workers are most responsible for the success of the destination.
"We are proud of the new success of our destination, which as a wider whole - Zadar with the county, is recognized globally. The author emphasizes the turbulent history, but also the fascination with the recovery of Zadar, which rises in full glory. Old and new, Roman excavations and Basic's ingenious installations are of interest to many travelers and that is exactly what attracts them the most. In addition, the author notes that Zadar is still a place that preserves the autochthony and it shows Croatia, not just tourism, " said the director of the Zadar County Tourist Board Mihaela Kadija.
Professor Terry Stevens is the founder and CEO of the multi-award winning international travel consulting firm Stevens & Associates based in Wales. His company has worked in over 50 countries around the world specializing in destination development and marketing.
"As a result of many years of work and research, the author concluded based on his visits that Lošinj provides a high quality experience to its visitors. With a tradition of health tourism, more than 130 years, Lošinj with its benefits such as spa climate, biodiversity, high quality sea and first quality air with more than 200 sunny days a year ranked in a famous aromatherapy center and environmentally conscious but modern destination of vitality and health and we are proud of that " , said the director of the Tourist Board of the city of Lošinj Dalibor Cvitković .
The director of the Rovinj Tourist Board, Odette Sapač, is especially pleased that Rovinj, as the leading Croatian destination, is recognized in this foreign publication. Sapač pointed out that the author praised the positive direction of the development of Istrian tourism, at the same time presenting the long history of Istria and Rovinj, as well as their rich gastronomic and accommodation offer.