BERAT

Young Albanian entrepreneur wins Mediterranean award

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Award for tour operator also reflects the efforts of the city of Berat to support the development of the local tourism industry.

Key Points: 
  • Award for tour operator also reflects the efforts of the city of Berat to support the development of the local tourism industry.
  • Erilda Krasi of 1001 Albanian Adventures, a tour operator based in the city of Berat, has won the thirdARLEM Young Entrepreneurs Award, beating contenders from nearly two dozen other young, small businesses from around the Mediterranean.
  • The evaluation committee, which includes organisations actively engaged in promoting an entrepreneurial environment in the Mediterranean region, praised the work of1001 Albanian Adventuresas an example ofsustainable and responsible tourism that is helping to regenerate the local economic fabric and urban environment.
  • It transmits a strong encouraging message that hard work will be rewarded and we come out stronger after difficulties.
  • She initially focused on attracting other young people to work in the company.
  • It also works with schools and young people to develop an interest in the tourism sector.
  • ARLEM brings together local and regional politicians drawn from the 42 countries in the Union for the Mediterranean.