• Economist Ljubo Jurčić estimates that oil prices will remain around $115-120 per barrel if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz remains unchanged.
  • Jurčić warns that poor countries will suffer first due to rising kerosene and fertilizer prices.
  • He criticizes Croatian tourism policy for increasing private accommodation beds instead of hotel capacity, attracting lower-spending guests.
  • He believes Croatia is not ready for boutique tourism and should develop health, congress, sports, and scientific tourism.
  • He predicts the tourist season will be similar to last year, with a possible deviation of two percent.