AMBASSADOR: CROATIA NOT RISKY DESTINATION

LONDON, 30 March (Hina) - Croatian Ambassador in London denied allegations released in the British media that Croatia was inaccessible or at least risky for tourists due to NATO air strikes on Yugoslavia. The Ambassador forwarded letters to the editor of the London dailies "The Times" and "The Daily Telegraph", pointing out that they had published incorrect information that it was not possible to fly to Croatia due to the NATO actions in Kosovo. Croatia's air space was closed on Thursday yet on Friday it was re- opened for civilian traffic, said Ambassador Andrija Kojakovic in his letters to the editors of "The Times" and "The Daily Telegraph". In response to the quotes that British tourist agencies intended to cancel their vacation reservations to Croatia, Ambassador Kojakovic stressed that Croatia was a safe destination for holidays and there was no reason whatsoever for tourist agencies to cancel their travel plans to Croatia. The editor of "The Times" on Monday replied to the letter sent by Kojakovic promising he would correct the mistake in the next issue of the special travel feature published in the paper. "The Daily Telegraph" has not responded to the Ambassador's letter as yet. (hina) sp/rml