The Week for Sustainable Tourism took place in Albania on the dates 8 – 12 November 2022.

On November 8 and 9, 2022, for the first time in Albania were offered trainings with international standards in sustainable tourism. The actors of tourism in Albania showed a very high interest and the participation was from the ranks of the private sector (hotels, tour operators, destination organization) as well as the public sector (Ministry of Tourism and Environment, universities, and tourism experts). The participants considered these trainings as an important step towards sustainable tourism and a starting point for other activities in this sector. The trained experts will be able to offer services in the local market and promote further standards adoption.

In the framework of this week, was organized also the Conference: “Albania, our road towards sustainable tourism”. Sustainability in tourism was the focus of the Conference. Participants from the private and public sector showed a very high interest and emphasized once again that Albania should focus concretely on sustainable tourism. International experiences have shown that sustainable tourism is the future of tourism, and many countries and businesses are adapting sustainability standards and criteria. A successful tourism is a sustainable tourism in function of the tourist, businesses, and the common economy!

The Week for Sustainable Tourism was organized by RisiAlbania in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and the private sector.