This was stated by Ana Sandra, acting director of the agency, while moderating the panel discussion "Tourism and Retail Real Estate" at the Moldova Real Estate Forum, where discussions focused on the interconnection between tourism, the hospitality industry, retail, and real estate development. The discussion covered current trends in tourism, the expansion of major retail chains, as well as investment opportunities related to branded hotel projects and the creation of local accommodation concepts. As noted, the development of a modern and diverse tourism infrastructure is key to enhancing Moldova's competitiveness as a tourist destination. Investments in hotels, retail space, the service sector, and innovative hospitality concepts directly contribute to improving the tourist experience, attracting new categories of travelers, and stimulating the local economy. For Moldova, the integration of the tourism sector with investments in real estate and retail opens up significant opportunities to create more competitive tourism products and strengthen the country's appeal to both investors and tourists. // 29.09.2026 — InfoMarket.