In Brief

ALPEX POWER EXCHANGE STARTS OPERATING WITH DAY-AHEAD MARKET LAUNCH

On April 11, 2023, the Albanian Power Exchange (ALPEX) launched regular operations with the establishment of a day-ahead market, in cooperation with the Athens Stock Exchange and the Hellenic Energy Exchange.

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FORUM “FESTA” IN TIRANA, DISCUSSION PLATFORM OF WORLD TOURISM OFFICIALS TO PROMOTE ALBANIA AS NEWEST DESTINATION IN MEDITERRANEAN

From 3 to 5 April, 2023, the Albanian capital hosted the International Tourism Forum “The Future of Environmental Sustainable Tourism in Albania (FESTA), an event organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Environment of the Republic of Albania in collaboration with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) under the special care of the Prime Minister of Albania, Mr. Edi Rama, and Secretary – General of the UNWTO, Mr. Zurab Pololikashvili. The three-day forum brought together more than 300 representatives from 38 countries, a broad discussion platform of policymakers, entrepreneurs, tour operators and all the contributors to the important hospitality and leisure industry.

In his opening remarks at the event, Prime Minister Rama said:

“An Albanian’s house is the dwelling of God and the guest.” This is stipulated by…

TRAINS, NOT PLANES, ARE INCREASINGLY BUSINESS TRAVELERS’ PREFERRED CHOICE IN EUROPE

Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders.

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DOLCE & GABBANA EXPANDS DIVERSIFICATION WITH HOTEL AND PROPERTY PLANS

From luxury fashion to hospitality, Dolce & Gabbana is looking to spread its proverbial wings and move into the property market across Europe, America and Asia.

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AIRWAYS UNVEILS ITS STUNNING NEW AL MOURJAN BUSINESS LOUNGE – AT HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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The World’s Best Airline has opened the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport (HIA) named ‘The Garden’. The lounge overlooks ‘The ORCHARD’, surrounded by renowned…

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Peru Puts Sustainable Tourism In The Spotlight

Peru is home to some of the world’s most unique and protected landmarks and landscapes and in a bid to preserve this pristine natural environment and promote sustainable travel, PROMPERÚ (the official tourism board of Peru) is urging travellers to consider its eco-friendly destinations, operators and experiences on their travels.

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‘WORLD’S LONGEST’ PURPOSE-BUILT CYCLING TUNNEL OPENS IN NORWAY

There are many ways to explore the seven mountains that surround the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage city of Bergen on Norway’s fjord-studded west coast. The newest, however, might well be record-breaking.

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The launching of the PYRAMID OF TIRANA

You can now hop into a Tesla Model 3 taxi in Dubai

THE EMIRATE ADDED 269 NEW TESLAS TO ITS FLEET THIS MONTH…

Dubai’s Arabia Taxi will add 269 new Tesla Model 3s to its fleet in April 2023, as part of the five-year plan to transform Dubai taxis to 100 per cent environmentally friendly and carbon-free by 2027 (hybrid, electric and hydrogen-powered).

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After many months of reconstruction works, funded by a collaboration of AlbanianAmerican Development Foundation with the Municipality of Tirana and the Government of Albania, the Pyramid of Tirana was inaugurated on an amazing evening on 11th of May.

The atmosphere of the launch was electrifying. The renovated Pyramid shone brightly in the city skyline with the help of the 3D projections making the landmark absolutely stunning. This was coupled with the truly inspiring speeches from the Prime Minister, Mr. Edi Rama, Ministers, the Mayor of Tirana, Mr. Erion Veliaj, and the Co-CEO of the AADF, Mr. Aleksandër Sarapuli about the newest hub for culture, innovation, and community in Tirana.

Among others, the Prime Minister Rama stressed that “the Reborn Pyramid will become the heart of new Albania of Innovation and the biggest hub in the region for the youngsters who are dedicated to digital technology.” Also, he said that besides being a space for technology and information, the Pyramid will be a station of tourism in Tirana where all the visitors are welcomed to enjoy it.

The iconic building of Tirana will be the new home of TUMO Tirana, an afterschool program at the intersection of technology and design, which offers for 12- to 18-year-olds in new learning targets such as animation, graphics design, robotics, music, filmmaking, game development, programming, and 3D modeling. The Pyramid will be providing the possibility to host up to 4.000 kids each week attending TUMO courses.

The design project by world-renowned Dutch architecture MVRDV aims to transform the former mausoleum of Albania’s communist dictator into a regional technology and education hub, that represents the openness and the opportunities that were once denied to the Albanian people.