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Albania’s Tourism Sector Faces Its First January Reversal Since Recovery Began
Albania’s Tourism Sector Faces Its First January Reversal Since Recovery Began Albania’s tourism industry has entered 2026 with an unexpected setback, as official figures reveal the first January decline in foreign arrivals since the post-pandemic rebound. Data published by INSTAT confirms that 552,187 foreign citizens entered Albania in January 2026, representing a decrease of 1.5 per cent compared with the same period in 2025. Although the percentage drop may appear limited, its symbolic significance is considerable. For several consecutive years, Albania had recorded uninterrupted January growth, signalling the extension of its...