Italians dominate Albanian tourism, followed by Kosovars

RTSH talked with tourists from beyond the continent, from America, but also with Italian neighbors.

I come from New York, but I'm an Italian citizen. We're here, and Tirana seems like a beautiful place. He's changed pretty much as a city and I find it interesting with the tall buildings. I'm going to sea. The people and the city are full of life. ”

This isn't my first time. I was here in 2023. I feel part of Albania. I feel like I was born here. I live in southern Italy and I feel like we're the same. When I enter the restaurant, they greet me in Italian. I feel honored. ”

“We are here to make a tour of Albania, next to Montenegro. We will take along a beautiful memory of these days and a great consideration for Albanians”, some of the tourists said.

This young man from America to Albania has not only found a beautiful country but also a partner of life, an Albanian girl.

For me this is not the first time in Albania, as my wife is Albanian”, he said.

In May, the number of visitors visiting Albania has been higher. According to data from INSTAT, the number of visitors who were accommodated at tourist facilities in Albania increased by 12.4% compared to the same period a year ago.

The hotel use rate reached 29.8%, down from 28,7% a year ago, signalling higher use of accommodation capacities.

Italy remains the main market of foreign tourists with 19% of total, followed by Kosovo by 11%, Germany by 10%, France with 9% and Poland with 6%.

The North region recorded the strongest growth of foreign visitors, from about 47 thousand to over 73 thousand, while the South Region also saw significant increases. / RTH/