Not quite yet the modern service that the city needs, the official tourist information office is right behind the National History Museum and has friendly staff, but limited up-to-date information.
21.10.2014
Elliott Renzies
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Dear Sir/Madame,
I am writing this to commend on the absolutely wonderful attitude and the excellent service of the gentleman of the Tourist Information Centre in your lovely city - Tirana. The gentleman understood my very limited knowledge of the city and the language, and in order to make sure I was going to get to the right destination, took me there himself. (from the office to Café Flora). While we were walking he gave me a short but unforgettable tutorial about contemporary Albania, her culture, her people and her challenges. He denied sternly my offer for a tip or a coffee or something for the service he provided to me. "It's my duty" he said. That was on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 early in the morning! My dear friend, all I can do to thank you is to publicly acknowledge your willingness and to promise that next time I am in Albania I will certainly come and say hello! Apart from the worthy officer I just mentioned there were numerous people who assisted me while in various parts of your hospitable country. I have you all in my heart and I wish you all the best.
I look forward to seeing you all, in the near future. With respect, friendship and gratitude.
Elliott Renzies, Melbourne, Australia
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Elliott Renzies
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Dear Sir/Madame, I am writing this to commend on the absolutely wonderful attitude and the excellent service of the gentleman of the Tourist Information Centre in your lovely city - Tirana. The gentleman understood my very limited knowledge of the city and the language, and in order to make sure I was going to get to the right destination, took me there himself. (from the office to Café Flora). While we were walking he gave me a short but unforgettable tutorial about contemporary Albania, her culture, her people and her challenges. He denied sternly my offer for a tip or a coffee or something for the service he provided to me. "It's my duty" he said. That was on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 early in the morning! My dear friend, all I can do to thank you is to publicly acknowledge your willingness and to promise that next time I am in Albania I will certainly come and say hello! Apart from the worthy officer I just mentioned there were numerous people who assisted me while in various parts of your hospitable country. I have you all in my heart and I wish you all the best. I look forward to seeing you all, in the near future. With respect, friendship and gratitude. Elliott Renzies, Melbourne, Australia