Albania’s tourism boom is a boon for Jared Kushner
For many locals it is straining water supplies
“The Archers”, a BBC radio soap opera about English rural life, gets more than 4m listeners in a typical week. This summer, the eponymous clan were considering a holiday in Albania. Until recently the country was considered edgy and dangerous. The Archers’ possible trip reflects Albania’s transformation into a mainstream tourist destination—with unexpected consequences.
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This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “Thirsty for tourists”
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