The red and black November comes to a close, giving way to the December holidays, where the preparations are now nearing the end and the only thing expected is the lighting of the lights so that the capital will be fully involved in the colorful festive atmosphere, which will last throughout the month. "There will be artistic concerts, various parties in nightlife venues, there will be activities for children in all the surroundings of Tirana, not only in the capital, leading a Christmas Market in every administrative unit, with toys and animations, with gifts to stay as close as possible during these holidays with all age groups and all walks of life", explains Mirela Kocollari, director of the city's promotion.
Festive activities are also a good way to attract even more tourists to our country, in this year that has proven to be a success in terms of increasing foreign visitors. "The fantastic promotion, the new airlines that have opened, the good connection with the destinations, the economical prices but also the events and all these things that happen in Tirana have been like a bait that has pushed young tourists even more one day. many, to come for a weekend and spend in such a fantastic atmosphere, more days in Tirana. So we definitely expect again in December, even though it may be a bit cold, to have tourists", says Kocollari.
Of course, the arrival of more tourists is positive not only for the promotion of the country, but also affects the economic growth of the city.
"They will eat a lunch and a dinner, buy a gift for relatives, sleep in a hotel, so all these are good for the country's economy, the number of jobs increases because the need for services, for the improvement of services has also increased and is bigger, so it's all a chain that brings economic growth and development", adds Kocollari.
On the 24th there will be a Christmas concert and then every evening until December 31st, there will be concerts with different artists. While during the day, in Skënderbej square, where the Christmas village will be, there will be activities for all age groups. / Ch
