Montenegro’s tourism is booming, but its airports must rise to meet demand. Podgorica is holding steady, yet Tivat — the gateway to the Adriatic — is in urgent need of renewal.
Economist Davor Dokić argues that fresh investment, possibly through concession, could transform the country’s connectivity and fuel further growth.
Not all agree. Žarko Radulović of the Montenegrin Tourism Association warns against surrendering control, insisting that the key lies in expanding routes and frequency.
“Tourism flourishes where the skies are open,” he says — and for Montenegro, every new flight means more visitors, more revenue, more opportunity.
The example of Tirana shows what vision and political will can achieve. Montenegro, with its unique coastline, mountains and culture, has even greater potential.
The choice ahead is not whether the country can compete, but how quickly it can unlock the infrastructure that will let its tourism truly soar.
