The Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to Greece, Mrs. Luela Hajdaraga, participated in the launch event for the Research and Monitoring Centre for Coastal and Maritime Tourism in the Eastern Mediterranean, organized by the Ministry of Tourism of Greece and supported by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

During this event, a Joint Declaration was signed to establish the Observatory, which will gather and analyze data for the sustainable development of tourism. This Observatory will serve as a reference center for monitoring the economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism in the coastal areas of the Eastern Mediterranean.

High-ranking representatives from member countries, ministers, and ambassadors from Albania, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Montenegro, and other Mediterranean countries participated in this activity, alongside representatives from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, local authorities, and academics.

In her speech, Ambassador Hajdaraga emphasized Albania’s commitment to the sustainable development of tourism, stating, “Albania has long recognized the great potential of coastal and maritime tourism. We are committed to tourism that respects and preserves our coastal ecosystems, and we are ready to cooperate closely with regional partners.”

This event marks an important step in promoting a shared vision for the sustainable development of tourism in the region, strengthening cooperation and the exchange of reliable data in the field of coastal and maritime tourism.