CroatiaThe article reports on the challenges faced by hospitality businesses in Croatia’s Makarska region during the summer tourist season. According to local restaurateurs, this year's season was significantly worse than last year, with a decline in restaurant consumption by up to 20%. The main issue highlighted is the unusual behavior of tourists, who often share meals among large groups, leading to reduced revenue. For example, five people might order just one portion of fish soup and five plates, while others bring their own food and drinks. Additionally, construction work on the beachfront and some guests' tendency to cook at their apartments rather than dine out further impacted sales. Some restaurants reported that guests were overly cost-conscious, sometimes refusing to pay for items like cocktails priced over €10. Overall, the season was described as chaotic and poorly managed.
Bias read (Center): While the article discusses economic concerns related to tourism, which can have political implications, it does not take a clear ideological stance. It presents multiple perspectives from different restaurant owners without overtly favoring any particular political group or ideology. The focus is a
