Sahit Muja: Albania is the fastest growing tourist destination in the world

Online, July 19, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Albania is fastest growing tourist destination in the world.
Tourism in Albania grow 20 percent this year and is expected to rise in coming months. In 2009 there was a 42 percent increase in the number of tourists visiting Albania compared to 2008. With new hotels, resorts, bars and restaurants, the Albanian private sector in tourism has been growing an average of 20 percent for last five years.

The Albanian economy had the best growth in Europe in 2008 and good growth last year, and the growth is expected to continue this year as well. Foreign investments in Albania have increased 59 percent in 2009 compared to 2008.

The Albanian government under Prime Minister Sali Berisha, has created an excellent environment to attract Tourists and Investors to Albania. Special emphasis by Albanian Government was paid on constructions of roads and improving infrastructure. The efforts on improving the legal system to protect investors also is a significant. Many European companies have chosen to escape the high taxes in Europe by investing in Albania as the country offers the best tax system in Europe with a 10 percent flat tax. Albania have a beautiful coastline, friendly people, good and fresh foods and delicious local drinks . Life Nights out in Durres, Vlora, Saranda are guaranteed to be fun and unforgettable. The summer is shining and see breeze for everyone.

In the northern Albania is Tropoja a natural travel wonders of the world. With its crisp, clean air and snow-capped mountains, Tropoje Albania is a vision for the soul. Tropoje, Albania is the best place with one of the cleanest air in the world.
With more and more travelers looking to take a breather from pollution, it's no surprise that destinations are starting to boast about having the world's cleanest air.

In Tropoje, Albania you'll find number of interesting villages from one end of the country to the other, each with its own special charm. Tropoje, Albania have one of the most beautiful and striking mountain chains in the world, which rise above the surrounding land like islands of rock in a sea of green. Each of the major gruppos stands alone, each to be enjoyed like a sculpture from all angles, set apart from one other by deep channels of river Valbona, and Drini valleys and connected by some of the most breathtaking passes in the world.

The rock soars near vertical, forming towers, spires, castles, and battlements, the pockmarked cliffs and frequent shrouds of mist lending a tattered medieval atmosphere.Nature has definitely smiled upon this remote spot on Earth and that so much of it remains untouched by human habitation is, perhaps, Tropoje's biggest attraction. It can't be appreciated through the window of a tour bus, one must get out to explore the National Parks, stand on one of those spectacular mountains peaks and breathe some of the cleanest air in the world or, deep in the forest in place call Sylbica, Doberdol , sit by a waterfall and watch the fine mist settle on those magnificent giant trees. If you love food, you'll be in heaven here.

Taste the local wild honey, it's the best anywhere in the world, or dip your fresh bread in olive oil and 'bush dust', a delicious concoction of various herbs and spices. Although tourism to Albania has increased tremendously in recent times, Tropoja has yet to find its place on the travel list for Americans. Visit Tropoje, Albania, learn about the fascinating history, and take away some truly incredible experiences.
By Sahit Muja
President & CEO
Albanian Minerals
New York