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Montenegro tourism growth and infrastructure evolution

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Montenegro is experiencing significant growth in its tourism sector. By the first nine months of 2026, the country recorded over 2.66 million tourists, a more than 10 percent increase compared to the previous year, alongside 14.8 million overnight stays. Minister of Tourism Simonida Kordić noted that September specifically saw a 19 percent rise in tourists, surpassing 2019 records. Efforts to improve air accessibility remain a central focus. ~~The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro has called for increased synergy between state institutions and the private sector to enhance competitiveness and extend~~ At the ~~travel season.~~ World Travel Market in London, officials discussed expanding international connectivity. easyJet ~~is planning~~ plans to introduce ~~four new routes~~ direct flights from ~~Tivat—connecting to Edinburgh, Birmingham, Basel,~~ Edinburgh and ~~Amsterdam—starting next summer. Additionally, tourism ministers~~ Birmingham by 2027, while Jet2 will introduce services from ~~Montenegro and Bulgaria have discussed establishing a direct airline connection~~ Leeds. British Airways is also set to ~~enhance destination accessibility. Regional diversification strategies are yielding results. Nikšić reported a 2%~~ maintain its seasonal service from London Heathrow to 3% increase in arrivals and a nearly 12% increase in overnight stays through August. National parks also saw increased activity, recording approximately 770,000 visits, a 13 percent increase. In Herceg Novi, the off-season in October was successful with 4,285 registered guests, an 8 percent increase over the previous year, while individual accommodation arrivals rose 14.3 percent during the September and October period. Tivat. Investment in the Herceg Novi region ~~is being highlighted~~ continues through the “Tourism Doing Business – Investing in Montenegro” publication, a joint initiative by UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism. ~~Four locations—Žanjic,~~ Specific sites identified for development include Žanjic, Arza, Sutorina, and ~~Zelenika—have been identified for development, including~~ Zelenika, with plans ranging from high-end hotel ~~complexes,~~ complexes and villas to wellness ~~facilities,~~ facilities and marinas. ~~While Montenegro looks~~ To diversify the sector, the government is looking toward ~~strengthening ties~~ northern Montenegro. Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ervin Ibrahimović met with ~~Western Europe,~~ the ~~US,~~ Italian company TechnoAlpin to discuss utilizing technical expertise to develop ski resorts in Hajla, Štedim, and ~~the Far East,~~ Kolašin 1600. This aligns with broader goals to enhance northern and rural regions to extend the ~~country faces localized infrastructure challenges, such as water restrictions affecting approximately 20 percent of hotels in Herceg Novi.~~ tourist season and reduce coastal pressure.

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