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Albania raises its tourism game with new influx of Chinese travelers
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Glistening on the Adriatic just across from southern Italy, Albania is experiencing a record-breaking rise in tourism – and there's more to come thanks to a visa-free arrangement with China. CGTN's Evangelo Sipsas reports from Saranda.
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00:00
Albania is having a tourism moment and it's not just a summer fling.
00:05
What used to be a seasonal business is now transforming into a year-round destination.
00:11
From the Adriatic coast to the rugged highlands, the country is welcoming more visitors than ever
00:16
and they're coming from all destinations.
00:20
In the past, we focused on peak periods, but now we're seeing success year-round,
00:26
drawing in both new and traditional markets. That's a huge master.
00:32
One of the biggest new chapters in this story, China.
00:37
A strategic visa-free agreement is now in effect, unlocking a whole new market of eager travelers.
00:44
Albania hopes to welcome 400,000 Chinese tourists annually, not just in peak season,
00:49
but also during quieter months when destinations are calmer, cheaper and easier to enjoy.
00:56
We want Chinese tourists to stay longer, especially in the quieter months.
01:01
The interest is real, and Albania is ready to welcome them with personalized, professional services.
01:08
And the country is building fast to meet the demand.
01:12
From brand new five-star hotels to upgrade coastal infrastructure,
01:16
a nationwide construction boom is reshaping Albania's skyline, while trying to keep its charm intact.
01:23
For Albania, this isn't just about numbers, it's about authenticity.
01:28
The campaign slogan, Experience Albania, isn't just branding, it's a promise,
01:33
one built around culture, storytelling and connection.
01:40
Albania stimulates all the senses, from the weather to the joy our people create.
01:44
That authenticity, it's what keeps visitors coming back, and it makes us one of the most visited destinations.
01:52
And this growth hasn't come at the expense of nature.
01:55
Albania has made sustainable development a priority,
01:59
with 22% of its land already designated as protected areas.
02:04
New investments are now being carefully balanced with preservation,
02:07
to ensure that the country's natural beauty is enhanced, not erased.
02:13
Back in Saranda, tourism leaders are confident.
02:17
Albania is no longer just on the map, it's helping retry it.
02:24
Tourism is a borderless industry.
02:27
We don't want to be just the vase for someone else's bouquet,
02:30
we want to be in the bouquet.
02:32
With rising global attention, a year-round strategy and a nationwide construction boom,
02:39
Albania is no longer a detour on Europe's tourist trail.
02:43
It's a destination on its own.
02:45
And with China now in the mix,
02:47
this small country is making a big impression on global tourism.
02:52
Evangelos Sipsos for CGTN, Saranta, Albania.
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