Nikšić reports growth in tourism and overnight stays

Nikšić is experiencing a significant rise in tourism, characterized by an increase in both visitor arrivals and the duration of stays. According to data from the National Tourism Organization of Montenegro and the local Tourism Organization Nikšić, the city recorded nearly 32,000 overnight stays through August, compared to 49,000 for the entirety of last year.

Mitar Barać, director of the local Tourism Organization, reported a 2% to 3% increase in arrivals and a nearly 12% increase in overnight stays compared to the previous year. This growth is attributed to a diverse event calendar and the development of specialized tourism sectors, including active, rural, and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) tourism.

The city is seeing growing interest from travelers in Western and Central Europe attracted to outdoor activities involving local lakes and mountains, as well as rural tourism and organic food. Additionally, the Congress Multimedia Hall at Dom revolucije, combined with the reconstruction of Hotel Onogošt, is expected to bolster the city’s capacity for business and congress tourism.