RisiAlbania, the program of the Swiss Embassy, Ministry of Economy, Tourism, Trade and Entrepreneurship, and Albanian Industry of Turism organized the “Risi Turistike” awards ceremony  for the tourist product 2015 in the area of Berat and Shkodra (26 & 28 May 2015), in support to the development of the tourism sector as one of the priorities of economic development and new job creation.

National competition “Risi Turistike” will become a yearly activity under the management of existing tourism structures as well. It will be supported by various stakeholders such as business, local and central government, donors who are always looking for innovative ideas in tourism sector. Risi Turistike serves as an instrument to further develop the tourism sector and promote employment in the country, with a focus on youth.