CROATIA AT HUNGARIAN TOURISM FAIR

( Editorial: --> 2245 ) BUDAPEST, March 25 (Hina) - The largest tourism fair in Hungary "Utazas 98" (Travel 98) commenced in Budapest on Wednesday. More than 600 exhibitors from 43 countries are participating in the fair. Croatia's tourist offer from all regions is represented at a large stand under the banner of the Croatian Tourism Association. Brochures offering destinations on the Adriatic can also be found at the stands of more than 30 Hungarian agencies. President of the Croatian Tourism Association, Marijan Bulat, held a press conference at the start of this year's tourism fair in Budapest. He said that 127,000 people from Hungary visited Croatia last year and this year expects 150,000 Hungarian tourists. (hina) jn mrb/rm 251622 MET mar 98