New record in passenger traffic for Tirana Airport for first quarter of 2024
According to Airport Council International (ACI), passenger traffic for Tirana’s Rinas International Airport grew by 260.8% for the first quarter of 2024, compared to pre-pandemic 2019 data. Why is this...
Government to support seasonal workers with 4 months of off season paid leave and insurance
Faced with acute shortages of seasonal workers in the tourism and hospitality sectors, the Albanian Government, in partnership with a number of organizations and associations, is discussing a scheme where...
Number of licensed tourist guides doubles in 2 years
The growing influx of foreign tourists coming to Albania and the extension of the touristic season throughout the year, has led to a marked increase in the number of licensed...
Museums and archaeological sites open 7 days a week for tourist season
All museums and archaeological sites in Albania are to remain open every day and with extended hours until the end of the tourist season in October 31. The growing number...
Madame Butterfly returns to the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet
Puccini’s Masterpiece Madame Butterfly will shortly return to the stage of the National Theater of Opera and Ballet after an 8 year absence. The masterpiece will be brought to the...