Albania opens call for proposals in tourism sector

Source: Xinhua   2017-03-28 00:59:46

TIRANA, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The Albanian Ministry of Economic Development, Tourism, Trade and Entrepreneurship on Monday launched the first call for draft proposals in the field of tourism for 2017.

The main purpose of this call is to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the tourism sector in Albania, encouraging tourist season expansion through product diversification with innovative models and promotion, as well as improving the quality of service offered in Albanian beaches, the ministry said in a press release.

The deadline to apply for a project in the field of tourism is up to April 21, 2017 and it has no geographical restrictions, leaving open the possibility for any entity within the Albanian territory to apply and benefit from the fund.

According to the ministry, funds available for this call for project proposals are 25 million leks (200,800 U.S. dollars). Available funds will cover 50 percent of the project value.

Albanian authorities are paying special attention to the tourism sector, considering it as a key contributor to the overall economy.

Bank of Albania data indicated that tourism increased its contribution by 25 percent to the economy in 2016 compared to 2015. Meanwhile, the number of visitors grew by 19.7 percent compared to 2015.

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Albania opens call for proposals in tourism sector

Source: Xinhua 2017-03-28 00:59:46

TIRANA, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The Albanian Ministry of Economic Development, Tourism, Trade and Entrepreneurship on Monday launched the first call for draft proposals in the field of tourism for 2017.

The main purpose of this call is to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the tourism sector in Albania, encouraging tourist season expansion through product diversification with innovative models and promotion, as well as improving the quality of service offered in Albanian beaches, the ministry said in a press release.

The deadline to apply for a project in the field of tourism is up to April 21, 2017 and it has no geographical restrictions, leaving open the possibility for any entity within the Albanian territory to apply and benefit from the fund.

According to the ministry, funds available for this call for project proposals are 25 million leks (200,800 U.S. dollars). Available funds will cover 50 percent of the project value.

Albanian authorities are paying special attention to the tourism sector, considering it as a key contributor to the overall economy.

Bank of Albania data indicated that tourism increased its contribution by 25 percent to the economy in 2016 compared to 2015. Meanwhile, the number of visitors grew by 19.7 percent compared to 2015.

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