Tirana, 06/03/2026 – Tirana International Airport (TIA), in collaboration with its partner Lagardère Travel Retail Albania, organized on Friday for the first time a Recruitment Open Day, gathering a large number of young Albanians interested in employment opportunities in various sectors of the airport.
The activity was characterized by a Wide participation and high interest, hundreds of interested candidates presented themselves to explore career opportunities in areas such as aviation operations, customer service and the travel retail sector. The organization of this day aimed to create a direct bridge between young people looking to build their careers and one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy in the country.
This activity, organized for first time in this format, offered to provide an open and transparent platform where candidates could be informed about recruitment processes, professional development opportunities and the work culture at the airport, emphasizing TIA's commitment to equal employment and development opportunities for all interested candidates.
Participants attended presentations given by Sokol Kreci, Human Resources Director at Tirana International Airport, and Stanislav Beranek, CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail. Their presentations highlighted the rapid development of the airport in recent years, the expansion of infrastructure and the increase in professional opportunities resulting from the increase in passenger traffic and operational capacity.
Tirana International Airport, the largest airport in Albania and part of the Kastrati Group, has experienced a significant increase in passenger numbers and operational activity. To cope with this development, the airport is making significant investments in expanding terminal capacities, improving operational infrastructure, and digitizing and modernizing airport services.
This growth is also reflected in the expansion of the employee team. With the increase in operations, the number of employees is expected to increase by 17%, from 1,200 in 2025 to around 1,400 in 2026.
Sokol Kreci, Director of Human Resources at Tirana International Airport, said:
“The continued growth of Tirana International Airport creates new opportunities for professionals who wish to build a career in the aviation industry. As we continue to expand our infrastructure capacities, increase passenger volume and develop new services, we are also strengthening our team with talented professionals who share the same commitment to service excellence. Initiatives like this Recruitment Day give us the opportunity to connect directly with motivated candidates and introduce them to the many career opportunities within the airport community.”
Meanwhile, Stanislav Beranek, CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail, stressed the importance of developing a strong workforce as the airport continues to grow:
“Lagardère Travel Retail is proud to partner with Tirana International Airport in supporting its growth and creating a vibrant retail environment for travelers. As passenger numbers continue to grow, the need for skilled and passionate professionals becomes even more important. Today’s Recruitment Day gives us the opportunity to meet potential future colleagues and introduce them to the dynamic world of travel retail. As part of a global network present in more than 40 countries and with thousands of stores in major travel hubs, we are proud to contribute to improving the passenger experience at Tirana International Airport through our duty free and retail concepts.”
Throughout the day, Human Resources teams from Tirana International Airport and Lagardère Travel Retail were present to provide detailed information to participants on open positions, the application process, and professional development opportunities.
The high participation and interest of young people in this activity confirmed their potential and desire to be involved in the aviation and airport services industry. This Recruitment Day reflects Tirana International Airport's ongoing commitment to supporting employment, creating equal professional opportunities, and building a team of professionals who will contribute to the further development of the airport and improving the passenger experience.
