economy
December 31, 2025
Da li bi Nova godina mogla da izvuče lošu turističku godinu?
Godina 2025. nije bila dobra za turizam, saglasni su predstavnici države, turističkih organizacija, ugostitelji i hotelijeri.
TL;DR
- 2025 saw a decline in Serbian tourism due to political/social tensions and inflation.
- Official data indicates a 4.4% drop in tourists in November compared to 2024.
- Foreign tourist numbers decreased by 7.8%, while domestic tourists saw a 0.5% dip.
- Holiday season bookings, especially in Zlatibor and Vrnjačka Banja, are strong, potentially improving annual averages.
- Belgrade is experiencing high hotel and restaurant occupancy during the holidays, despite no organized public New Year's Eve celebrations.
- New Year's Eve celebrations in Belgrade are decentralized, with a focus on 'matinees' and events at various locations, including Belgrade Waterfront.
- Foreign tourists comprise about 85% of visitors to Belgrade during the holidays, mainly from the region, Turkey, and Greece.
- Belgrade's tourism revenue has been growing, bolstered by new luxury hotels like 'The St. Regis' and 'The Bristol'.
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