Croatia National Tourist Board Director Kristjan Stanicic gives a wide-ranging interview on the direction of Croatian tourism - with some ideas soundi.
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They are attracted by lush nature, beautiful beaches, historic sites and business opportunities.
But there’s a surprising country rarely mentioned that is getting increased attention: Croatia.Croatia, located across from Italy on the Adriatic Sea, introduced its digital nomad visa program in January and has since garnered a lot of attention in international and local media. The country of 4 million is big on tourism it gets about 20 million visitors a year. To Americans, it’s an under-the-radar nation. In Europe, it’s known for a unique blend of Eastern European and Mediterranean culture.
Montserrat
Tourists can t get into Montserrat right now, but remote workers can.
Announced on Jan. 29, the Montserrat Remote Workers Stamp lets travelers live and work on the tiny Caribbean island for up to 12 months. The response to this initiative has been extremely positive, Warren Solomon, Montserrat s director of tourism told CNBC Global Traveler. The geographic spread of the applicants matches our main international source markets, namely the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Europe.
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Known as the Emerald Isle, Montserrat is home to Soufrière Hills volcano, which erupted in 1995.
Remote workers (including freelancers and consultants) must have medical insurance and an annual income of at least $70,000. Fees are $500 for individuals or $750 or higher for families to apply.
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