TIRANA, Oct 18 /ATA/ – Albania saw a sharp rise in visitors and overnight stays in August, underscoring the country’s growing appeal as a Mediterranean destination, official data showed on Friday.
Total visitor numbers jumped 35.1% compared with August 2024, driven by a 40.6% increase in foreign arrivals and a 21.6% rise in domestic tourists.
Overnight stays rose 33.3%, with international visitors accounting for a 42.6% increase and residents up 11.7%.
Coastal destinations recorded the strongest growth, with foreign arrivals up 47.8%. Hotels and similar accommodation facilities saw a 35.2% rise in stays, pushing occupancy rates to 61.5% from 59.6% a year earlier.
Most foreign visitors came from Kosovo (21%), Poland (12%), and Italy (10%), followed by France and Germany at 7% each. Overall, foreign arrivals in August reached nearly 2.4 million.
The figures highlight Albania’s combination of natural beauty, competitive pricing, and traditional hospitality as key drivers of its expanding tourism sector.
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