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Significance
Albanian tourism is booming. The country has posted Europe’s strongest growth in terms of overnight stays (the EU average was 13%). More than 60% of bookings came from foreign visitors.
Impacts
The surging number of foreign visitors may overturn perceptions of Albania as a country marred by poverty, crime and corruption.
The increase in job opportunities in tourism will ease the pressure on Albanians to emigrate in search of work.
Despite politicians’ assurances about protecting nature, some of the planned developments are likely to harm the environment.
Keywords:
Albania,
EUR,
Italy,
Kosovo,
North Macedonia,
economy,
social,
government,
infrastructure,
tourism,
transport,
employment,
fiscal,
immigration,
investment,
policy,
industry,
politics,
labour,
airlines,
health,
natural resources,
wages,
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