The sky’s the limit for Albania as British Airways announce extra flights to the capital, Tirana
- New British Airways summer schedule extends flights five times a week from Gatwick to Tirana
- Growing tourism figures push talks for another new Albanian airport (Albanian Minister of Transport and Infrastructure)
- Interest from international property investors and second home buyers steadily increasing (Lalzit Bay Resort & Spa)
Albania’s tourism market is set to fly high this year with the UK’s national flag carrier British Airways increasing the frequency of flights between London and the capital, Tirana.
The introduction of direct flights from Gatwick five times a week (up from the current thrice weekly flights) is thought to be due to an increase in passengers wanting to explore the increasingly popular Balkan country both for short-break holidays and as a second home location.
Peter Walshe, Marketing Director for Albania’s leading Lalzit Bay Resort & Spa comments,
“The future is looking bright for Albania. With an increasing number of tourists visiting each year combined with the new BA flights, the country looks set to explode as a tourist destination. One of Albania’s biggest attractions – aside from its cultural and historical charms, balmy Mediterranean climate and stunning beaches – is definitely its rock-bottom cost of living.
“Added to that is an ever-improving infrastructure. Indeed, Albanian Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Edmond Haxhinasto suggested recently that growing tourism figures are one of the key factors behind plans for a new airport. Tirana International Airport is currently Albania´s only international airport so it is important to construct another airport in the south of Albania in order to further realise tourism potential across the whole country.
“As an EU potential candidate country, Albania shows positive signs of following other Southern European countries such as Croatia and Montenegro in terms of their infrastructure and tourism development. And like their Balkan neighbours, interest from international second home buyers is also steadily increasing as people realise the superb buying opportunity in this hidden gem of a country.”
Lalzit Bay Resort & Spa, a beautiful 5* beachfront development just 30 minutes from Tirana’s airport, is fast becoming one of the most anticipiated resort destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as an attractive investment choice for British and European buyers.
From as little as €35,000 for a studio, Lalzit Bay Resort & Spa provides holidaymakers with superb on-site facilities including a beach club, tennis courts and a wide choice of delicious international cuisines available in the resort’s numerous restaurants.
For more information contact Lalzit Bay Resort & Spa on 0845 125 8600 or visit www.lalzitbay.com