Real Estate & Travel News in Montenegro from Propertyshowrooms.com

Montenegro included in top travel experiences for 2009

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The coastal resort of Kotor in Montenegro has been chosen as one of this year's top travel destinations by Rough Guides.

Already popular with property investors and holidaymakers from around the world, the town could experience a significant growth in visitor numbers following the recommendation.

Rough Guides describes Kotor as one of the "best travel experiences for 2009", ranking the town alongside exotic destinations in Cuba, Singapore, Colombia and Corsica.

The guidebook company recommends visiting the Adriatic resort for spectacular views of the world's second deepest fjord, a stunning natural feature which already attracts many foreign visitors to Kotor.

For those who prefer more energetic pursuits, Kotor is also home to Maximus, the largest nightclub in the country.

According to figures released by Montenegro's tourist board last year, revenues from tourism increased by 10.7% during the first ten months of 2008.

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Montenegro aims to expand tourism sector-180708

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Montenegro's prime minister has spoken of the government's recent efforts to fuel growth in the country's tourism sector.

Milo Djukanovic stated that the eastern European nation is achieving a greater international profile on the strength of its diverse attractions.

Speaking to Explorer magazine, he said this has helped to generate money which has gone towards improving the infrastructure in major hotspots, as well as the creation of new facilities and accommodation.

Mr Djukanovic commented: "The aim [is] to keep Montenegro in the company of the most attractive tourist destination in the globe permanently."

He added that money is also be poured into upgrading the country's transport infrastructure, in particular its road network.

Montenegro's holiday sector was recently boosted by the launch of direct flights to the UK.

Last month, Montenegro Airlines began operating a twice-weekly service between Tivat and London's Gatwick Airport.

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Montenegro Property Potential Being Ripped Apart

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Oh magical, marvellous and majestically magnificent Montenegro (sorry!), what are you doing? On the one hand you have everything and then some going for you – a flourishing tourism industry that is going the right direction to become a booming and thriving tourism industry for example, as well as significantly strong levels of foreign direct investment. And then on the other hand you risk tearing your fledgling real estate industry apart with inter political party quarrelling about who has the right to buy what. In recent weeks there has been a heated debate raging in Montenegro about whether foreigners should have such liberal rights to purchase what they like in Montenegro in terms of real estate, and all of this fighting means that Montenegro’s property market could potentially be ripped apart. But – that might not be such a bad thing! We actually think that some of the politicians in Montenegro have got a very good point…