SPLIT – MTLG Destination Update 2026

NATURAL AND CULTURAL FACTORS
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Split perfectly combines stunning natural landscapes with world-class cultural heritage. At its heart lies Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site seamlessly integrated into the city’s vibrant life, offering unique venues for events and gatherings. Marjan Hill and Forest Park provide lush trails, panoramic viewpoints, and recreational spaces just minutes from the city centre. The revitalised Žnjan Plateau adds a modern touch with its promenade, amphitheatre, sports courts, and beach areas — ideal for both leisure and corporate activities. Split’s surrounding islands, including Brač, Hvar, and Šolta, expand the city’s experiential offerings, while a calendar of festivals, exhibitions, and performances ensures an engaging cultural program year-round. For MICE planners, Split is a destination where heritage, natural beauty, and modern amenities converge, creating unforgettable experiences for both business and leisure travellers.
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GENERAL AND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
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Technology Park Split is an infrastructure supporting entrepreneurship, owned by the City of Split, established with the aim of fostering entrepreneurship, with a special focus on activities in the field of high technologies. It is managed by Split Development Agency – RaST, providing services to support the start-up and growth of innovative entrepreneurship through incubation and acceleration programs. The central building of Technology Park Split is located on the brownfield site of the former Dračevac barracks. The activities within the park provide preconditions for the creation of innovative and competitive micro, small and medium-sized enterprises while contributing to the development of a diversified, resilient and sustainable economy.
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TOURIST INFRASTRUCTURE
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The reconstruction of the Žnjan Plateau in Split has transformed it into a modern, year-round public space featuring a new promenade, bike paths, and enhanced beach areas. The project includes extensive greenery with over 800 trees and 13,000 shrubs, an amphitheatre, playgrounds, sports courts, and new hospitality venues. Parking is provided with an underground garage and outdoor spaces.
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MEETINGS INFRASTRUCTURE
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The construction of the Marjan Hotel on the West Coast is set to be completed by the end of 2026. Upon completion, Marjan will be a 5-star hotel spanning 15 floors, featuring 285 accommodation units and a conference hall with a capacity of up to 500 people, which can be divided into three smaller meeting rooms.
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Technology Park Split – conference halls:

1. Aspalathos – Multimedia conference room with gallery, capacity of 380 seats (395 m2)
2. Mediterranean – Large south-facing conference hall with a capacity of 160 seats (194 m²)
3. Cardo – Partitioned conference room with south-facing view, capacity of 80 seats (96 m2)
4. Dominis – Partitioned conference room with a capacity of 80 seats (96 m2)
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MEETINGS BUZZ
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Split continues to strengthen its position as one of the most attractive year-round MICE destinations in the Adriatic. The city’s marketing activities focus on promoting its unique blend of heritage, modern infrastructure, and Mediterranean lifestyle under the “Croatia’s Second Largest City – First in Experience” narrative. Recent digital campaigns and collaborations with international media have enhanced awareness of Split as a dynamic destination for conferences, incentives, and corporate events. The upcoming completion of the 5-star Marjan Hotel, featuring a 500-person conference hall, further amplifies this momentum. Combined with venues such as the Substructures of Diocletian’s Palace, Croatian National Theatre, Mestrovic Gallery, and seaside event spaces, Split’s diverse offering is supported by a strong social media presence and international partnerships that generate ongoing buzz among event planners and travel professionals.