TIRANA, October 10/ATA/ Speaker of the Assembly Elisa Spiropali held a meeting today with Kavaja-Rrogozhina tourist operators.
Attending the event, there were also Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro, Deputy Minister Ilva Gjuzi and MP Etjen Xhafaj.
During the meeting, the participants discussed on the success and problems from the tourist season, as well as the measures to be taken for the next season.
Spiropali said that the support of tourist operators is a priority for the development of the tourism sector.
“This industry is producing not only economy, but also significant improvement of the image of our country. Albania’s development has been progressive. Last year, Albania recorded over 10 million tourists, while this year’s tourist season, referring to January-August data, there were 8.5 million foreign visitors, or about 20% more than the same period of 2023”, said Spiropali.
Spiropali said that the Ministry of Tourism and Environment will soon present the strategy for tourism 2025-2030.
“The Assembly will support development of the tourism industry, as a priority sector of the economy”, underlined Spiropali.
On her part, Minister of Tourism Kumbaro expressed her support for tourist operators while emphasizing that Kavaja has not only created an important market in the tourism industry, but has also offered the highest standards.
While the representatives of the tourist operators discussed and raised some problematic issues related to drinking water infrastructure and waste water, energy and road traffic problems during the tourist season. /p.s./
