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Tourism trends in Serbia: Protests blamed, but vouchers tell the real story

Since students began blocking colleges and organizing protests in November last year, government officials have often cited negative economic consequences, especially in tourism. However, despite global tourism trends showing a decline, Serbia has seen increased visits from foreign tourists to spas and mountains compared to the previous year. The drop in domestic tourism is largely attributed to the state’s delayed distribution of tourist vouchers, not the protests. According to the Republic Statistical Office, tourist arrivals in March 2025 fell by…