Last month, the Croatian government adopted a strategy for the promotion of nautical tourism in Croatia over the next ten years, according to which no more than 15,000 berths would be built during that period, as opposed to 33,000 as initially planned by regional authorities.
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Legislation Will Create Jobs and Strengthen the U.S. Economy; Historic Achievement for Travel Community

Legislation Will End Multi-Billion Dollar Loss in Visitor Spending; Recapture $23 Billion in Lost Tax Revenue

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 3232, the "Travel Promotion Act of 2008," by voice vote. The legislation will create thousands of new jobs and spur economic growth nationwide by attracting millions of additional international travelers to the United States who, since 9/11, have found ever-changing security policies and negative foreign press coverage to be a deterrent to visiting the United States.

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