To the Seaside!
Challenges in the Development of Istrian Tourism under Austria-Hungary and during the Italian Administration, with a Focus on 1925
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Opatija, Portorož, Mali in Veliki Lošinj, Brioni, 1925, tourism, public healthcareAbstract
The authors analyze the development of tourism in Istria and the islands of Kvarner at the end of the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20th century. The article focuses on the significance of modernization processes, such as the construction of public infrastructure (roads, waterworks), improvement of the health service, and modernization of tourist facilities—all of which encouraged the development of this industry. In addition, it analyzes the developments in the tourist season of 1925, which was declared a Holy Year. The article is based on an overview of the relevant literature, historical records and press accounts (the Slovenian, Croatian, Italian and Austrian press) and includes an analysis of statistical data about the number of visitors to coastal tourist destinations in Istria and the islands of Kvarner during Austrian rule and at the beginning of the Italian period.
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