Have you noticed Montenegro is losing Russian tourists like it’s some kind of tourism apocalypse? Simonida Kordić, a tourism expert, and Russian ambassador Aleksandr Lukašik met and admitted – Russian tourists are still around, but their numbers have plummeted dramatically. Why? Geopolitical chaos has wreaked havoc! Kordić emphasized that Montenegro sincerely wants peace and stability, with EU membership as a top priority by the end of the year. But will that save tourism? Montenegro has taken over the presidency of the Europe Commission at the UN within the World Tourism Organization, which might open doors for future cooperation. Ambassador Lukašik highlighted tourism, sports, culture, and education as key areas for collaboration between the two countries. However, migration flows of tourists from Russia and Ukraine are complicated and need precise tracking for timely response. This is a red alert for everyone involved in Montenegro’s tourism – urgent action is needed! If you think this is just another tourism story, think again. This drop could shake the entire economy. So, what do you think? Can Montenegro handle these challenges, or will tourism keep sinking? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s the optimist and who’s the pessimist!
