TIRANA, Oct 31 /ATA/ Consolidating the tourism sector, with the aim of shifting from seasonal tourism to a year-round tourism offer, remains a key focus of government policy for the medium term (2027–2029).
The draft budget’s explanatory report identifies increasing tourism’s contribution to the national economy as a key priority, projecting the sector’s share of GDP to reach and remain at 33% over 2027–2029, compared with 26.4% in 2025.
The government’s medium-term plans also place emphasis on employment and regional development. The share of employment in the tourism sector is expected to edge up from 8.6% in 2026 to 8.7% in 2027, before reaching 8.8% over 2028–2029.
Meanwhile, the country’s accommodation capacity is set to grow, with the number of accommodation establishments forecast to rise from 2,100 in 2027 to 2,150 by 2029.
Another key development is the planned expansion of agritourism. According to official government figures, the number of licensed businesses in the sector is projected to increase from 400 in 2027 to 650 by 2029.
As regards international visitor flows, Albania aims to maintain the upward trend in foreign arrivals. The number of foreign nationals expected to enter the country is projected to reach 15.5 million in 2027 and rise to 16 million by 2029.
These targets are intended to strengthen tourism’s role in the Albanian economy, diversify the country’s tourism offer and extend activity throughout the year, while also boosting employment and economic development across different regions.
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