Foreigners in hostels double - Gjecaj: We are working on more services. From horse rides to zip-lines
Although hotels and other accommodation structures in the south of the country, at the beginning of this year, continued to be frequented mainly by Albanian citizens, foreign tourists, due to the season, preferred hotels and guesthouses in Valbona and Theth.
According to data from INSTAT, in the first two months of winter, around 50 thousand Albanian and foreign citizens frequented hotels and guesthouses in the north of the country.
"Mountain tourism is now also moving towards a year-round season. In both Valbona and Theth, in these large valleys, only 30% of the guesthouses remain open all year round, mainly frequented by Albanians," says Aida Gjecaj, part of the Tourist Union.
What is noticeable is that the number of foreign citizens who have frequented hostels has doubled over the past month, compared to the same period last year.
"We aim for these structures to be equipped with all the facilities that provide optimal conditions for the tourists who visit them. We are working together with tour operators and guesthouse owners to offer as many extra services as possible, including horseback riding, motorbike excursions, as well as activities such as zip-lining," emphasizes Aida Gjecaj.
The tourism sector plan aims for Thethi to have an accommodation capacity of 1,550 beds in hostels by 2030, while the camping capacity will also increase.
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