Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, met with CEOs and representatives from major German travel agencies, including DERTOUR, ADAC Reisebüro, and Schauinsland-Reisen GmbH. They discussed upcoming inspections of Albania’s accommodations and tourist destinations.

Gonxhja said the meeting aimed to strengthen strategic partnerships with the German market, a top priority for Albanian tourism.

They explored new cooperation opportunities. They planned organized travel packages, promoted family trips, and expanded self-drive itineraries. The goal was to offer diverse and high-quality tourist experiences.

Gonxhja also announced that ITAKA, Poland’s largest tour operator for Central European flows, planned to launch a direct line to the new Vlora airport.

In 2024, over 400,000 German tourists visited Albania. The country aimed to surpass 500,000 in 2025, consolidating its position as a reliable and preferred European destination.

This collaboration aligned with Albania’s vision to make tourism a shared success story. It combined cultural and natural assets with art, sports, hotel investments, and international events, supporting sustainable development and European promotion.

Gonxhja added that the partnership reinforced the goal of creating rich holiday experiences. He highlighted projects in art, sports, historic centers, hotel investment, global brands, international events, and social development, moving Albania closer to the European family.

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