Interview: Increasing Chinese tourists to benefit tourism: Croatian mayor

RIJEKA, Croatia, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- "I invite Chinese tourists to attend the Rijeka Carnival," said Marko Filipovic, mayor of Rijeka, the third largest city in Croatia, in an interview with Xinhua on Sunday.

"I invite Chinese tourists to definitely come to Rijeka for the real experience of the carnival," to enjoy the atmosphere, celebrations and energy that feature almost 600 years of traditions and customs, Filipovic said.