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Tourism trends in Žabljak and Zadar show growth and infrastructure pressure
Tourism in Montenegro is showing significant trends, with Žabljak and Zadar experiencing different impacts. In Žabljak, the local Tourism Organization expects a record-breaking season, with overnight stays projected to reach 300,000 by year-end. This growth is driven by substantial increases in visitors from markets such as the United States, Sweden, and Norway, which have seen up to 200 percent growth.
Conversely, in Zadar, the high volume of tourists is causing strain on local infrastructure and residents. During peak periods, the city manages approximately 22,000 tourists alongside a resident population of 70,000. This influx has led to pressure on the healthcare system, electricity, internet, and water supplies. To mitigate these issues, Zadar officials are planning to convert the old city core into a pedestrian zone starting next season, utilizing 'hop on' buses to improve mobility and reduce traffic congestion.
Entities
Ante Galić · Stojan Abazović · Zadar · Šime Erlić · Žabljak
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Zadar experiences peak season crowds of approximately 22,000 tourists alongside 70,000 residents. otvoreno.me · bokanews.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tourism is causing pressure on communal infrastructure, including parking, water supply, and sewage. otvoreno.me · bokanews.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] The city plans to partially close the old town core to traffic starting next season. otvoreno.me · bokanews.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tourist arrivals from the US, Sweden, and Norway have increased by up to 200 percent compared to last year. borba.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Žabljak expects to reach 300,000 overnight stays by the end of the year. borba.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] May saw a 38 percent increase, June 60 percent, and July 48 percent in overnight stays compared to the previous year. borba.me