Parallel Session

Context:

Exploring the value of cross-border adventure travel products in Albania and neighboring countries.

• Routes provide storytelling tourism mechanisms that showcase nature, culture, and sustainable initiatives. They also connect the region as one. 
• How do these types of adventure & cultural products help promote the entire region?
• How do they present the region in a positive light?
• How do they help raise the quality of regional tourism while also helping all the partnering countries individually?

Speakers:

Herida Duro

Director of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Environment, AL

Sonja Kurz

Country Director at GIZ, AL

Jasminka Varnalieva

Chief of Party at USAID Economic Development, Governance and Enterprise Growth (EDGE)

Jana Apih

Director at Institute factory of Sustainable Tourism, SI

Nevila Popa

Senior Expert at Sustainable Tourism Development, AL

Elion Çikopano

Entrepreneur at Rock Tirana Climbing Gym, AL

Bledar Jubani

Tour Guide and Manager at Kol Gjoni Guesthouse