Croatia’s National Tourist Board will soon open an office in China. The announcement was made by Croatian Tourism Minister Damir Bajs in Shanghai during a presentation of Croatia’s tourism.

Ministar Bajs added that faraway markets, especially China, are important for Croatian tourism, and that Croatia expects a significant number of tourists from China in the long run.

Bajs was speaking to Chinese reporters during a presentation of Croatia's tourism on Tuesday, the Tourism Ministry said on Wednesday. Representatives of the Ministry, the Croatian National Tourist Board, the Association of Croatian Travel Agencies, and Slovenia's National Tourist Board are presenting Croatia's and Slovenia's tourism in China this week.

Bajs also reminded Chinese press that Croatia had cancelled visa requirements for Chinese tourists during the summer season. Later on Wednesday, Bajs and the Croatian delegation were scheduled to visit the Expo 2010 Shanghai world exhibition. On Thursday, the tourism of Croatia and Slovenia will be presented in Beijing.