The Brindisi–Vlorë International Regatta has become a success story for Albanian maritime tourism. First, the event has grown significantly compared to its early editions, when only 10 yachts participated.

Today, it welcomes around 50 vessels, over 250 crew members, and nearly 400 foreign visitors, including family members. They spend their weekend in Vlorë and Orikum and also travel inland to destinations such as Berat and other heritage sites.

Next, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said the event shows the growing interest in Albania as a tourism destination. He also said the regatta now competes with the traditional Brindisi–Corfu race, which has seen declining participation compared to previous years.

In addition, he noted that the Brindisi–Vlorë route is considering expansion to Saranda in future editions.

Finally, he said each edition strengthens Marina Orikum and the Bay of Vlorë as leading maritime tourism destinations in the region, while boosting international promotion and local economic value.

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