Inside tourism in Himara.
This survey is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Regional Development Agency of Fier prepared it. The contents are the responsibility of the Regional Development Agency of Fier and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
USAID & Regional Development Agency Fier, RDA

Beauties of nature, cleanness of the sea, history and culture, hospitality and human values make Himara one of the most attractive regions in the entire Albania. Thousands of tourists from inside and outside Albania visit Himara during the summer time looking for relaxation and enjoyments. For most of them Himara is one of the most favorite places for holidays and weekends. Himara welcomes the visitors and every year tries to improve the conditions and services offered to tourists.
Himara municipality has identified tourism as one of the principal sector for economic development. This is the reason the municipality pays a special attention to this sector by focusing on investments to improve infrastructure and public services, information and other services for businesses and citizens. In addition, the efforts made by the municipality can be considered as strong support for the business sector operating in the field of tourism, which is gradually expected to be one of the most profitable sectors for Himara region.
The material hereby presented is part of the work done in connection to the improvement of information and communication with tourists, businesses and citizens in Himara municipality. The Regional Development Agency of Fier and Himara Municipality prepared it in the framework of the assistance provided by the USAID funded Local Government Program in Albania (LGPA).
This material is the result of a survey completed with tourists visiting Himara region during the period of July – August 2009 and brings information from tourists that visited and stayed for vacation in Himara region including their evaluation on what they find in Himara in regard to services offered as well as their suggestions for improvements in the future.
Findings of survey will serve to Himara municipality to improve the work on planning and implementation of public services and services for citizens. In addition, we hope that this publication and activities undertaken to announce it, will also reach tourist businesses in order to affect the improvement of diversity, quality and conditions of hotels, restaurants and activities and possibilities for relaxation and enjoyments.