Historical and Cultural Potentials in the Area of Durres in the Function of Its Sustainable Development
Manjola Xhaferri - “Aleksander Moisiu” University, Political Science and Law Faculty, Department Political Science, Durrës, Albania
Mirela Tase - “Aleksander Moisiu” University, Business Faculty, Department of Tourism Durrës, Albania
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/tmt.2021-2022.253
Manjola Xhaferri - “Aleksander Moisiu” University, Political Science and Law Faculty, Department Political Science, Durrës, Albania
Mirela Tase - “Aleksander Moisiu” University, Business Faculty, Department of Tourism Durrës, Albania
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/tmt.2021-2022.253
6th International Thematic Monograph - Modern Management Tools and Economy of Tourism Sector in Present Era, Belgrade, 2021/2022, Published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans in cooperation with the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality, Ohrid, North Macedonia; ISSN 2683-5673, ISBN 978-86-80194-49-3; Editors: Vuk Bevanda, associate professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia; Snežana Štetić, full time professor, The College of Tourism, Belgrade, Serbia, Printed by: SKRIPTA International, Belgrade
Abstract: Today, in general, all over the world, there is more and more talk about the economic growth of developed and developing countries. One of the successful branches that have contributed to the economic growth of these countries is tourism.
Albania is a country with an ancient history reflected in its rich cultural heritage with national and international values. To date, the preservation of its values has been associated with the preservation of national identity, pride, and wealth, while the integration into regional development policies is seen as a good opportunity not only for the preservation of cultural heritage but also for its real contribution to the sustainable economic and social development of the country.
Based on the historical and ethnocultural study of Albania in general, and the city of Durres in particular, there is a need for a scientific study oriented to this economic, historical, and cultural attraction, useful and profitable for the regional economy in particular and with a direct impact on the Albanian economy in general.
This study highlights the instruments and the way of studying the tourist areas to turn them into important economic centers for the region itself and the national economy.
The problem can be posed in this way: Today in Albania there is a need for serious studies on sustainable development, especially in the field of tourism, studies which have not been lacking, but which should be specifically oriented towards a more concise than generalized form, studies that focus on medium or long-term solutions for the development of tourism, mainly historical and cultural, as an important direction for the economic and social development of the country.
There are natural resources, human resources, capital, and entrepreneurship initiatives that need to be recognized, valued, oriented, and promoted to increase investment in regional and national tourism. But there is also a significant lack of knowledge on the instruments to be used by these entrepreneurs to be part of success rather than failure, as has happened in some cases for those who have dared to invest in this important sector of the economy and national culture.
In the framework of this study, tourism is considered important for sustainable development in the city of Durres. The diversity of cultural monuments, cultural traditions, and traditional hospitality, constitute a strong attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.
The aim of this study is the presentation of the tourist potential for the sustainable development of the Durres region, to serve its promotion, as well as the establishment of the relevant tourist infrastructure that will strongly influence the increase of tourists’ interest to visit and create an image for a more attractive and long-term destination.
Keywords: Historical tourism; Cultural tourism; Sustainable development; Archaeological sites
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Andrea, Zh. (1971). Results of 1970 archaeological excavations; Iliria I, Tirana.
Anrolovic, J. (1999). “Immovable Cultural Monuments and Tourism.” ln Cultural Tourism Session
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Youssef, Alexandria, Egypt 2011, pp.111-144.
Doja, A. (2007). “Leading and Building Research Capability in the Field of Critical Tourism
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University, UK.
Doka, Dh. (2005). Socio-economic and regional developments of Albania after 1990, Potsdam.
Doko. Dh., & Draçi. B. (2019). “Geography of tourism”, Media Print, Tirana.
Dollma M., & Pazari, F. (2012). The contribution of geographers in the identification, promotion
and protection of natural and cultural heritage, Albanological Studies, Tirana.
Dollma, M. (2011). Albanian Territories, “Dajti 2000”, Tirana.
Guxholli, S., & Karapici, V. (2011). Potential for the development of agriculture and assessment
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Tase, M., & Xhaferri, M. (2019). “The potentials and challenges of developing sustainable and
safe tourism: the case of Albania”, Shaping the Future Through Dialogue, Quality and
Education, Kodolányi nos University, Budapest, Hungary.
Tase, M., & Xhaferri, M. (2021). Challenges and prospects for the future in the tourism industry.
Case Study Albania, Tourman 2021, Published by: School of Economics & Business,
Thessaloniki: Greece.
Xhaferri, M. (2018). “Tirana in the course of the centuries” Ethnographic overview, Monograph
Publishing House “LUIS PRINT” Durres.
Xhaferri, M. (2018). “Continuing Challenges of Women in Albania for Putting Gender Equality
at Work, Case Study in Kruja” European Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 1, Issue
3. 148-164.
Xhaferri, M., & Tase, M. (2019). “What is new in the Field of Education?” Monograph, Publishing
House of The Maria Grzegorzewska University 40 Szczęsliwicka str., 02-353 Warsaw,
Poland.
Xhaferri, M., & Tase, M. (2020). “Important aspects of traditional culture during the twentieth
century, in Tirana”, Monograph, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Berlin.
Albania is a country with an ancient history reflected in its rich cultural heritage with national and international values. To date, the preservation of its values has been associated with the preservation of national identity, pride, and wealth, while the integration into regional development policies is seen as a good opportunity not only for the preservation of cultural heritage but also for its real contribution to the sustainable economic and social development of the country.
Based on the historical and ethnocultural study of Albania in general, and the city of Durres in particular, there is a need for a scientific study oriented to this economic, historical, and cultural attraction, useful and profitable for the regional economy in particular and with a direct impact on the Albanian economy in general.
This study highlights the instruments and the way of studying the tourist areas to turn them into important economic centers for the region itself and the national economy.
The problem can be posed in this way: Today in Albania there is a need for serious studies on sustainable development, especially in the field of tourism, studies which have not been lacking, but which should be specifically oriented towards a more concise than generalized form, studies that focus on medium or long-term solutions for the development of tourism, mainly historical and cultural, as an important direction for the economic and social development of the country.
There are natural resources, human resources, capital, and entrepreneurship initiatives that need to be recognized, valued, oriented, and promoted to increase investment in regional and national tourism. But there is also a significant lack of knowledge on the instruments to be used by these entrepreneurs to be part of success rather than failure, as has happened in some cases for those who have dared to invest in this important sector of the economy and national culture.
In the framework of this study, tourism is considered important for sustainable development in the city of Durres. The diversity of cultural monuments, cultural traditions, and traditional hospitality, constitute a strong attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.
The aim of this study is the presentation of the tourist potential for the sustainable development of the Durres region, to serve its promotion, as well as the establishment of the relevant tourist infrastructure that will strongly influence the increase of tourists’ interest to visit and create an image for a more attractive and long-term destination.
Keywords: Historical tourism; Cultural tourism; Sustainable development; Archaeological sites
REFERENCES
Anamali, S., & Adhami, S. (1974). Mosaics of Albania, November 8, Tirana.
Andrea, Zh. (1971). Results of 1970 archaeological excavations; Iliria I, Tirana.
Anrolovic, J. (1999). “Immovable Cultural Monuments and Tourism.” ln Cultural Tourism Session
Notes XII Assembly ICOMOS. Mexico, pp. 103-118
Cernea, M. (2008). “The Developmental Potential of Cultural Heritage Environments,” in Cultural
Heritage in the Arab World, edited by Fekri Hassan, Aloisia de Trafford & Mohsen
Youssef, Alexandria, Egypt 2011, pp.111-144.
Doja, A. (2007). “Leading and Building Research Capability in the Field of Critical Tourism
Studies”. Open lecture at the Centre for Tourism and Cultural Change, Leeds Metropolitan
University, UK.
Doka, Dh. (2005). Socio-economic and regional developments of Albania after 1990, Potsdam.
Doko. Dh., & Draçi. B. (2019). “Geography of tourism”, Media Print, Tirana.
Dollma M., & Pazari, F. (2012). The contribution of geographers in the identification, promotion
and protection of natural and cultural heritage, Albanological Studies, Tirana.
Dollma, M. (2011). Albanian Territories, “Dajti 2000”, Tirana.
Guxholli, S., & Karapici, V. (2011). Potential for the development of agriculture and assessment
of the socio-economic and environmental situation, “Albanian Social Economic Magazine”,
Tirana.
Hoti, A. (2006). Durrës: Epidamnus - Dyrrhachion; Guide, Publisher, “Cestis”, Tirana.
MeKercher, B., & Du Cros, H. (2002) ‘’Cultural Tourism. The partnership between Tourism and
Cultural Heritage Management”, New York: The Haworth Hospitality Press
Qiriazi, P. (2001). “Physical Geography of Albania”, Aferdita, Tirana.
Tase, M., & Xhaferri, M. (2019). “The potentials and challenges of developing sustainable and
safe tourism: the case of Albania”, Shaping the Future Through Dialogue, Quality and
Education, Kodolányi nos University, Budapest, Hungary.
Tase, M., & Xhaferri, M. (2021). Challenges and prospects for the future in the tourism industry.
Case Study Albania, Tourman 2021, Published by: School of Economics & Business,
Thessaloniki: Greece.
Xhaferri, M. (2018). “Tirana in the course of the centuries” Ethnographic overview, Monograph
Publishing House “LUIS PRINT” Durres.
Xhaferri, M. (2018). “Continuing Challenges of Women in Albania for Putting Gender Equality
at Work, Case Study in Kruja” European Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 1, Issue
3. 148-164.
Xhaferri, M., & Tase, M. (2019). “What is new in the Field of Education?” Monograph, Publishing
House of The Maria Grzegorzewska University 40 Szczęsliwicka str., 02-353 Warsaw,
Poland.
Xhaferri, M., & Tase, M. (2020). “Important aspects of traditional culture during the twentieth
century, in Tirana”, Monograph, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Berlin.
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