Hoteliers and issuer of private accommodation are faced with enormous problems this summer. Coastal towns were deserted until the beginning of June. There are currently around 3.000 registered guests in Ulcinj, only 10% compared with the same period last year.
Opening borders – encouragement
Every year, scores of tourists from Albania, Kosovo and other countries visit Ulcinj and closing borders to these countries led to a drop in visitors.
However, representatives of TO Ulcinj told CdM they “are encouraged with the decision on opening borders to region countries”.
“Some hotels are full already. Hopefully, this trend will continue in September”, they said.
Preparations for 2021 season are under way
The consequences of the coronavirus crisis in tourism will be only known at the beginning of next year.
“What we know now is that terrorism, wars, security threats, tsunami, SARS or ebola epidemic have provoked such complications in tourism trends”, they said.
They believe that the only direction to move is forward.
Ada Bojana and Velika plaža most visited
Ada Bojana has been top location in Ulcinj for years.
Representatives of TO Ulcinj say that this year a great amount of Montenegrin citizens experienced the unique beauty of Ulcinj.
Their impressions are very positive and it is certain that number of domestic visitors will be on an upward trend”, they said.
Prices adjusted to the current situation
In almost every Montenegrin municipality, prices of private and hotel accommodation are even by 50% lower than last year.
Ulcinj is peaceful and safe destination where every guest can find what he/she wants.
TO representatives conclude that Ulcinj’s best features are beautiful beaches, hospitality, affordable prices, autochthonous kitchen and cultural motives.
