General manager David Skillicorn said the inclusion of the north Dalmatian coast north of Split meant the operator’s coverage of the country was now complete.

He added that the strong exchange rate meant customers would be able to access savings, although they will have to book early to get the best rates.

Skillicorn said: “Not only do the early bookers benefit from the best availability, but in 2016 we’ve got the currency benefits going on as we now contract everything in euros.”

He added that taking advantage of early booking offers meant customers could expect about a 10% discount on the price of the trip, while those who leave it until the lates market will probably have to pay around 10% more than the brochure price.

He said this was largely due to airlines using variable fare structures to put prices up closer to departure.

Skillicorn said: “The message [of early booking bargains] is beginning to drip down to customers and we can thank the low-cost carriers for this.”

He added that by featuring the entire coastline and with new transport options, twin centre breaks were looking more attractive for consumers. “It is possible now to have a week in Pula and then go down to Split in a seaplane. If you drove that it is about six hours but in the seaplane it is 45 minutes.”

And thanks to the expansion, customers will be able to choose between 23 new properties and 11 new resorts.

Skillicorn said the programme was released as the operator sees a 20% increase in forward sales for Croatia in 2016.

He added: “Around 12 million tourists have visited Croatia this year and we don’t envisage this interest waning anytime soon.”