Tourism
Sveti Stefan set to reopen in Montenegro as luxury tourism dispute moves toward resolution
Montenegro’s flagship ultra-premium destination, Aman’s Sveti Stefan, will welcome guests again from 1 July after a five-year shutdown. Villa MiloÄŤer is also due to reopen on…
Montenegro pushes mountain tourism expansion with 570 km of new hiking trail work
Montenegro’s Ministry of Tourism has outlined plans to develop and maintain more than 570 kilometers of hiking trails nationwide, partnering with the Mountaineering Association of Montenegro.…
Montenegro’s airport passenger surge underscores how tourism and air connectivity are becoming inseparable
New MONSTAT transport data show Montenegro’s airports continued to build on the post-pandemic recovery, with passenger volumes rising year-on-year. The growth highlights both the economic upside…
Montenegro’s rising airport passenger numbers underscore how tourism connectivity is reshaping the economy
New MONSTAT transport data show continued growth in passenger volumes through Montenegro’s airports, with 2025 marking a record year and early 2026 bringing further double-digit expansion.…
Dubai–Tivat seasonal flights boost Montenegro’s Gulf links for luxury tourism and investment
New direct seasonal flights between Dubai and Tivat begin on 23 May, strengthening Montenegro’s access to Gulf-origin leisure travel and the luxury real-estate ecosystem centered on…
Tivat expands to about 50 destinations for the 2026 summer season, boosting Montenegro’s regional connectivity
Montenegro’s Tivat Airport is set to connect to roughly 50 destinations during the 2026 summer season, according to local tourism officials. The expansion underscores how aviation…
British Airways launches Heathrow–Tivat direct flights, lifting Montenegro’s premium tourism connectivity
British Airways has opened a seasonal direct service between London Heathrow and Tivat, with flights starting 14 May 2026. The route—operated three times weekly through late…
Montenegro’s tourism model faces a tougher test as structural gaps emerge
Montenegro’s tourism industry is entering a more competitive phase as rising prices, shorter stays and weak connectivity expose weaknesses in the country’s current model. With tourism…
EXIT’s Montenegro pivot puts €3.9 million in public-private funding under scrutiny
Montenegro expects the combined “EXIT to Montenegro” and returning “Sea Dance” festivals to cost about €3.9 million in 2026, with most support coming from state and…
Kotor’s cruise boom puts Montenegro’s tourism strategy to the test
Kotor has emerged as a standout Adriatic cruise stop, but its constrained old town and fragile heritage raise a central policy question for Montenegro: how to…