Tourism development in Albania:

Albania has so much to offer to tourists in terms of its hugely diverse natural beauty, its culture, its heritage and archeological sites. It also benefits from a wonderful Mediterranean climate. Albania offers infinite potential to investors to take advantage of unexplored opportunities in tourism, and helping to develop this industry into a key strategic sector in the country’s economy.

During 2009, the number of tourists visiting Albania reached 3,050,828. This represents an increase of 35% compared with 2008, a clear indicator of strong growth created by improvements in infrastruture and business conditions supporting the tourist industry in this country.

Continuing improvements are being made to encourage investors to develop the infrastructure for tourism in Albania.

Just like other countries in the Western Balkans, Albania has put into place legislation and investment initiatives designed to support the economic growth of the country compatible with European policies and working principles. The Albanian Government has made support of the current and future expansion of tourism a priority, with the goal of transforming the country into a Mediterranean tourist destination and placing it on the world map of tourism.

In an effort to support the continuing development of the tourism industry in Albania and to make this country a tourist destination, the importance of the active engagement of the local and international Business Community and strong Partnerships between community based organizations, government and regional development agencies is a must.