2 days ago · Dubrovnik has transformed from an overtouristed destination into a sustainable, year-round destination. This is confirmed not only by numerous renowned global media outlets and experts but also by results— in 2024, Dubrovnik recorded 1,397,052 arrivals and 4,555,636 overnight stays, a 9% increase compared to the previous year.

May 10, 2023 · So, did the pandemic hush Dubrovnik's cry for reasonable tourism? No, it did not. The city is doing better, thanks to lessons learned from past mistakes and its relentless quest to survive – as it has for hundreds of years.

Overtourism alienates and drives out local people. In Dubrovnik today, just 1,557 people live in the Old Town, down from 5,000 in 1991. Homes and flats are turned over to tourist accommodation which destroys any sense of community and pushes up property prices.

Jul 31, 2024 · According to a study by Holidu, which included annual tourism data from 2019, Croatia's Dubrovnik is the most overcrowded city in Europe. The Croatian city is now taking measures to fix the...

Jan 16, 2025 · Dubrovnik aims to transform itself from being an example of the damage of mass tourism, to the Mediterranean’s sustainable and responsible tourism leader. Quite the feat indeed, and not one that can happen overnight.

Aug 13, 2024 · According to the analysis, there are an incredible 27 tourists per inhabitant in Dubrovnik, reports N1. The main reason for this is probably the hype that the medieval port city on the Adriatic experienced as a filming location for the cult series “Game of Thrones”.

Jan 27, 2020 · Often called the “pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik’s luster has dulled in recent years under a seemingly endless flow of visitors. Last year saw nearly 2.3 million people visiting the ancient city, an increase of 11% over the year before. …

Aug 16, 2024 · Dubrovnik, Croatia is grappling with severe over tourism, according to a recent report by a German holiday rental website. The study, which utilized 2023 data from Euromonitor, reveals that the city now faces the highest tourist-to-resident ratio in Europe with 27 visitors for every inhabitant.

Jun 19, 2023 · Dubrovnik is Europe’s most overtouristed city. Using data from 2019, Statista found that Dubrovnik was the most touristed city in Europe, above both Venice and Barcelona.

Dec 17, 2024 · In today’s article, we share a few simple tips on what you (the visitor) can do to limit your contribution to over-tourism in Dubrovnik and have a more authentic and immersive experience at the same time.