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Protests & Tourism Impact: Thousands of Albanians marched through Tirana again on Saturday, with demonstrators chanting “Albania is not for sale” against a Kushner-linked luxury resort planned for the protected Zvërnec area near Sazan—an issue that’s now spilling into wider anger over transparency and Prime Minister Edi Rama, with crowds boosted by the diaspora and calls for Rama’s resignation. Local Development Pressure: Reuters reports separate unrest too, including villagers tearing down fences over another resort project tied to confiscated land, underscoring how coastal tourism growth is colliding with land rights and environmental concerns. Accommodation Demand Signals: Albania’s short-term rental market is expanding fast—AirDNA shows listings up 19.3% year-on-year to March 2026, with 2.36m overnight stays and €133.7m revenue—though occupancy dipped slightly, hinting at a still-seasonal market. Health Services for Visitors: Albania’s 36 summer health centres opened June 1 and have already handled 5,000+ holidaymaker visits, with foreign tourists making up roughly 20–30% in some locations. Air Connectivity: Tirana launched its first direct flight to Toronto, adding a new route for the diaspora and travellers, as the airport pushes further growth and digitalisation.

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