The Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro also said on Monday that the number of foreign visitors to Albania in the first two months of 2023 grew by 74% compared to the same period of the previous year, adding that the country expects a higher number of international tourist arrivals this year, with tourism gaining momentum as a much promising sector for the developing Albanian economy.

“As many as 309 325 foreign tourists visited Albania in February 2023, up from 200 997 visitors in February 2022, edging up by 54%. During the two first months of 2023, as many as 686 536 foreign tourists visited the country, compared to 395 234 during the same period of 2022, up by 74%,” Tourism Minister said.

Albania is rich in natural beauty, featuring mountain landscapes and stunning coasts, often part of the leading international travel magazines and blogs around the world. Cultural tourism is also becoming a top attraction for foreign visitors, as the country boasts a large number of museums, archeological and cultural heritage sites throughout Albania, attracting an ever-increasing number of both local and foreign visitors.

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