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Montenegro tourism growth and infrastructure challenges

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Montenegro is experiencing a rise in tourism activity, with data through September 10 showing 93,000 tourists, a 14 percent increase compared to the previous year. Revenue from tourist taxes has risen by over 8 percent, and visits to national parks have increased by 13 percent, generating 3.3 million euros in ticket revenue. In Herceg Novi, tourist numbers remain stable despite water restrictions affecting approximately 20 percent of hotels lacking independent supply systems. While infrastructure challenges create operational difficulties for private accommodations, the post-season remains active. The region also shows growth in cultural tourism. The Mirko Komnenović City Museum in Herceg Novi attracts roughly 450 monthly visitors, highlighting the importance of historical sites. Additionally, the Humac Franciscan Museum near Ljubuško in Bosnia and Herzegovina reported approximately 7,000 visitors for the year, noting increasing interest from international tourists. Recent national National data indicates mixed results as tourist arrivals rose by 4.7 percent to 2,728,564, even as total overnight stays decreased by approximately 1.5 percent to 15,367,166. Dr. Jovan Rabrenović from the Institute of Economic Sciences noted that the average number of nights per arrival fell from 5.98 to 5.63, suggesting that rising arrival numbers do not always equate to increased economic value. Conversely, To address these complexities, the municipality Chamber of Tivat reported strong growth during Economy of Montenegro (PKCG) has called for increased synergy between state institutions and the first eight months private sector to improve air accessibility. During a meeting at Montenegro Airports, Nina Drakić, President of the year, PKCG, stated that air accessibility must be integrated with a 17.02 percent increase in arrivals investments and a 7.21 percent rise in overnight stays. Nautical tax collections in Tivat also rose by 8.77 percent compared service quality to the previous year. To address these economic complexities, stakeholders are now calling for improved transform accessibility into higher tourist spending and more stable business operations. Officials emphasized that improving air connectivity and synergy between is a critical prerequisite for extending the private sector travel season and public institutions. developing sectors such as MICE, health, and winter tourism. Minister of Public Works Majda Adžović also noted the strategic importance of developing airport infrastructure for the national economy.

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