AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew Air Routes: Tirana launched its first direct flight to Toronto, with PM Edi Rama pointing to rapid growth at Rinas and promising a digital upgrade including biometric “digital gates.” Tourism Safety & Health: Albania’s summer health centres logged 5,000+ visits in the first two weeks, while two 11- and 13-year-old girls drowned at Tale Beach in the north—an ongoing police investigation. Visitor Numbers: INSTAT reports April 2026 accommodation stays up 19.7% year-on-year, led by foreign visitors from Italy, Kosovo and the UK. Coastal & Heritage Watch: Divers removed two WWII-era shells from Porto Palermo’s seabed near tourist vessel docking areas. Road Travel: Police plan to use cameras, drones and automatic radars to curb “random stops” and target speeding and phone use. Protests & Protected Nature: Mass demonstrations continue over luxury resort plans tied to the Sazan/Zvërnec area, with protesters framing the fight as defending land and ecosystems. Travel Market Signals: TUI says Belgian last-minute summer bookers are more selective, comparing prices, reviews and weather before booking. Regional Travel Ease: The EU is moving toward expanding roaming to six Western Balkan countries, including Albania. Beach Hype: Saranda is being pitched as a “Maldives-style” escape for travellers seeking value and clear waters.
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