Slovenia, Croatian, Austrian leaders woo tourists

The presidents of Austria, Slovenia and Croatia met in Vienna on Wednesday and encouraged travel between the three neighbouring countries.

It was the first time the heads of state met in person since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak.

Croatian president Zoran Milanovic repeatedly stressed that his country was safe for tourists amid the ongoing global pandemic.

The Austrian president Alexander Van der Bellen also called on people not to "panic or hide in their houses."

All three countries have strong economic links with Austrian companies operating in both Slovenia and Croatia.

At the same time many Slovenians and Croatians both live and work in Austria.