Skift Take
EU membership comes with a lot of baggage these days, but in terms of tourism it could mean a win-win situation for both Croatia and its neighbor nations.
When Croatia officially joined the European Union this July, the country celebrated what it hopes will be a richer era for tourism.
Croatia’s new membership in the Schengen Zone, the group of European countries that foregoes passport and immigration controls at their mutual borders, means the nation’s popular Dalmatian coast will be even more appealing to EU citizens looking to travel without restrictions.
Neighboring countries may also have reason to celebrate. While Croatia became easier for EU members to visit, new barriers now exist for tourists from ever
