Although the official start of the summer tourist season is near, and the tenders for beach leases have been concluded, it is not yet known how many have been signed so far and when the remaining new beach leaseholders will sign contracts.
However, the Ministry of Tourism believes that everything will be ready and completed by May 1st.
"We have information from old tenants that some 80 to 90 percent of them have already concluded contracts. We do not have exact data for new tenants, but of course we appeal to both the institutions involved and the tenants to somehow bring the procedures to a conclusion and to have the beaches decorated by May 1st. I just want to point out that for all those tenants with whom contracts may not be concluded by May 1st, there is an obligation for the Coastal Zone to decorate all beaches to a certain level," said Maja Kovačević from the Ministry of Tourism in "Colors of Morning" on TV Vijesti.
Kovačević pointed out that the plan is to deploy a larger number of police officers at key border crossings, and faster procedures for crossing during the summer months will be introduced.
"Congestion at the borders is not only a challenge for Montenegro, but also for the wider region. However, through increased coordination and staff allocation, the goal is to reduce waiting times and increase throughput," the Ministry of Tourism said.
Kovačević also pointed out that around 60 airline routes from Tivat and more than 45 from Podgorica are planned this year, including flights to key European destinations.
"Positive announcements are also coming from the maritime sector - the cruising season will be boosted by arrivals to the Port of Kotor, and there will be more visits to the Port of Bar, with an estimated 90.000 passengers. Also, ship lines Budva–Dubrovnik and Bar–Bari are being announced," she said.
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