When planning a trip, accommodation is one of the main considerations that must be addressed. Today, thanks to various online platforms, it is much easier, so it is not surprising that their popularity is growing day by day. The Statistical Office of the European Union Eurostat recently published data on the growth in the number of overnight stays in private accommodation booked through online platforms. This is a trend that has been going on for more than three years. At the beginning of this year, the following countries recorded the greatest increase in visitors: Italy, France, Spain, and during the summer months Croatia is also on this list.
Advantages of online platforms
• The diverse offer of apartments, villas, and hotels gives tourists great opportunities to find accommodation in accordance with their needs and budget. On the other hand, for property owners, online platforms are an excellent marketing channel that enables a greater range of accommodation on a global level.
• Simple accommodation reservation is another advantage of online platforms. Users have the option of filtering accommodation according to capacity, location, prices and can make a reservation very quickly and easily with a few clicks.
• Reviews from previous guests. There are ratings and reviews of previous guests on online platforms, so future guests can more easily choose suitable accommodation based on their experience.
Although AirBnb and Booking are the leading and most well-known online platforms for renting out accommodation, they have recently faced strict legal regulations. In addition to unfair competition compared to other accommodation units, it is considered that this method of renting has a bad effect on the local population, by increasing the prices of apartments and this can lead to the displacement of residents. In order to prevent illegal rentals, the largest online platforms must now share data with local authorities on a monthly basis.
When it comes to Montenegro, in 2023, 2,613,306 tourist arrivals were recorded, of which a total of 16,389,279 overnight stays. Montenegro also records an increase in private accommodation and has a diverse offer of apartments, rooms and villas available on an increasing number of online platforms.
Online platforms have definitely made traveling easier and enabled tourists from around the world to experience their destinations like locals. So try www.apartmanija.me one of the leading online platforms for finding the best accommodation in Montenegro. Book your perfect accommodation in Budva, Kotor or Tivat today and relax on the magical coast of the Adriatic Sea!