In the midst of the summer season, Albania remains one of the favorite destinations for many foreign tourists. Even in these hot July days, many European citizens are visiting Tirana.
RTSH spoke with tourists from across the continent, from America, but also with Italian neighbors.
"I come from New York, but I am an Italian citizen. We have arrived here and Tirana seems to me to be a very beautiful place. It has changed a lot as a city and I find it interesting with the tall buildings. I will also go to the sea. The people and the city are full of life."
"For me it's not the first time. I was here in 2023. I feel part of Albania. I feel like I was born here. I live in the south of Italy and it seems to me like we are the same. When I enter the restaurant they greet me in Italian. I feel honored."
"We are here to take a tour of Albania, to then go to Montenegro. We will take with us a beautiful memory of these days and a great consideration for the Albanians," said some of the tourists.
This young man from America in Albania has not only found a beautiful place, but also his life partner, an Albanian girl.
"For me, it's not my first time in Albania, as my wife is Albanian," he said.
In May, the number of visitors to Albania was higher. According to data from INSTAT, the number of visitors accommodated in tourist structures in Albania increased by 12.4% compared to the same period a year earlier.
The hotel room occupancy rate reached 29.8%, up from 28.7% a year earlier, signaling higher utilization of accommodation capacity.
Italy remains the main market for foreign tourists with 19% of the total, followed by Kosovo with 11%, Germany with 10%, France with 9% and Poland with 6%.
The North region recorded the strongest growth in foreign visitors, from around 47 thousand to over 73 thousand, while the South region also recorded significant growth.
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