AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Growth Watch: Albania’s tourism ministry says political protests have hurt the holiday industry, with foreign arrivals up only ~1% in June after ~8% earlier in the year, as cancellations hit from key markets. Flights & Access: June flights to Albania jumped 30.2%, outpacing the EU average, while Albania also expanded its eVisa to 40 African countries for fully online applications. Beach Rules: A new draft law would ban summer construction in resort areas, fine violators, and protect free public access to beaches. Health & Water Quality: New bathing-water rankings put Albania at the bottom in Europe, with only ~16.8% “excellent” and ~23% “poor” due to faecal bacteria concerns. Environment & Protests: Dua Lipa criticized Albania’s move to weaken eco protections for the Kushner/Trump-linked Sazan resort, as protests continue. On-the-ground Safety: Rescue teams are searching southern Albania after two German tourists sent an SOS while hiking, and a journalist died in a quad bike crash near Porto Novo Beach. Digital Payments: Card use overtook cash, with store payments at 59% in Q1 as terminals expand.
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