March 5, 2025, update: The airport will likely begin flights in the summer, although the official opening date has not been announced. Vlora Airport hit the headlines in Albania when construction was paused last month. Workers halted their efforts, demanding fair pay. “They must understand the situation. Let them know employees are not showing up […]
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Albania’s 2023 Tourism Season: Challenges and Adjustments
The adage that a good start is half the work didn’t quite hold true for Albania’s tourism sector in 2023. While the initial months showcased a wave of optimism, with foreign visitor entries soaring by about 40% from January to May, hopes for a seamless season faced hurdles. The long-held vision of all-year-round tourism materialized, […]
Batumi: Adventure Awaits in Nature’s Lap
Positioned at the crossroads of two continents, Batumi is a city where history meets adventure. This Georgian city, awarded the European City of Sport in 2019, continues to grow as a prime location for sporting events. From hosting the illustrious World Chess Olympiad to the thrilling UEFA European Under-21 Championship, Batumi pairs modern facilities like […]
Albanian Riviera: No Longer a Tourist Haven
Images of vacant sunbeds along the Albanian Riviera have sparked a storm of criticism, with the Prime Minister pointing fingers at what he calls “outrageous” pricing. Others suggest that competition from neighbouring countries and a lack of coherent strategy are significant factors hampering tourist arrivals. In stark contrast to the current situation, last summer saw […]
Albania: Ethnographic Museum of Kruja Reopens Its Doors
The Ethnographic Museum of Kruja, a significant cultural landmark in Albania, has reopened following comprehensive restoration efforts. Struck by the 2019 earthquake, the museum has been transformed into a modern facility, thanks to an €850,000 donation by the European Union via the EU4Culture programme. The restoration project, guided by UNOPS in partnership with the Ministry […]
Vlora International Airport to be Completed This Year
Vlora International Airport will be completed by the end of this year and welcome its first passengers in 2025.
A Glimpse into Albania’s Past: The Monumental Tombs of Selca
The Monumental Tombs of Selca, perched by the Shkumbin River, date back to the 3rd century BC and are an important heritage site.
Amid Anti-Tourism Trends, Albania Invites You
With tourism numbers increasing globally, many well-known destinations struggle to manage the influx. In places like Barcelona, tourists face hostility and even water spraying. Palma features graffiti equating tourism to terrorism. British stag and hen parties are unwelcome in Amsterdam, and Venice imposes hefty congestion charges during peak seasons. Dubrovnik limits cruise ship arrivals, while […]
Albania Sees Surge in Foreign Tourism for 2024
Foreign tourist arrivals in Albania surged to 4.5 million in the first half of 2024 — a 34% year-on-year increase.
ITFT International Tourism Fair Tirana 2024
ITFT International Tourism Fair Tirana 2024 opens at ExpoCity Albania at Sheshi Italia on Friday, April 5, 2024, concluding on Sunday, April 7.
Deadly Albania Earthquake Casualty and Damage Tolls Climb
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Albania’s capital of Tirana shortly before 4 a.m. this morning, killing at least six people.
Archeologists Report Huge Neolithic Find in Albania
Archaeologists in Korca in the southeast of Albania have unearthed one of the largest ancient cemeteries in Albania. In Turan, which sits in an agricultural valley surrounded by the Morava Mountains, excavations reveal 1,000 or more layered burials.
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