TIRANA, April  3 /ATA/ The international tourism forum “FESTA” kicks off on Monday in Tirana. It will bring together for 3 days more than 300 participants from 38 countries of the world.

The Minister of Tourism and Environment, Mirela Kumbaro, said that “the week dedicated to tourism starts on Monday with the International Forum “FESTA” – The future of sustainable and environmental tourism in Albania.”

With the participation of senior political officials from the Balkans and Europe, agencies and representatives of industries operating in the travel and tourism sector, as well as the special guest Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the Green Deal, this forum will kick off with an official opening held by Bettany Hughes historian, author and one of the most popular TV personalities in the UK.

During the three days of the forum, 70 speakers divided into 7 thematic panels will discuss important topics related to sustainable tourism and its future trends, such as the role of governments, development strategies, branding, new professions and profiles  of this sector.

For all those who are part of the tourism and travel industry, April 3, 4 and 5 will be an opportunity to listen to experts in the field, to establish business connections and partnerships, to share experiences and to get familiar with the offers of the tourism market.

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