Most UK ski enthusiast have heard of Bankso, one of eastern Europe’s most publicized budget ski destinations. However wonderful this relatively new resort may be, Winter treasures in neighboring Bulgarian towns, they represent timeless beauty most people in the world never heard of. It’s these sorts of places, we at Argo love to share.
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Bulgaria is the value place to ski this winter
Getting set for this ski season? For a great value Bulgaria’s Bansko is offering the best value to Brits who want a family ski vacation.
Tattoo Fest Sofia: Coming in October
Coming up October 4-5, the 13th annual Tattoo Fest Sofia come to the Party Center. Tattoo booths, jewelry and clothing sales, and other events will be featured.
Bulgaria Tourism Up First Half of 2014
News from Bulgaria’s Economy Ministry says International tourism revenues are on the up in the first half of 2014. The tally shows a 5.3% increase year on year over 2o13. The World Tourism Organization shows the tourism sector of Bulgaria reached 1.3 billion BGN (€670 million Euro) or about 13.6% of the country’s GDP.
UK Warns of Bulgaria Beach “Don’ts”
A new warning for British tourists visiting the Bulgarian resort of Sunny Beach was issued late last week. The FCO announced and increase in the number of muggings and other crimes along the coastal resort area on the Black Sea.
Bulgaria’s 2014 Tourism Boom: Help Wanted
With the summer season in full swing now news from Bulgaria’s tourism industry tells of Black Sea resorts there in dire need of skilled workers to meet demand. According to the director of labor there, Dobrich Vasil Sivkov, there’s hundreds of vacancies in the industry.
Bulgaria Sees Drop in Early Bookings On Ukraine Unrest
According to the President of the Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents, Bayko Baikov, Bulgaria has seen a 20% decline in western European bookings. According to Baikov, tourists form Germany, Britain, and Scandinavia just aren’t aiming to travel to the country this Spring.
Bulgaria’s Hotels See Big Revenue Already for 2014
According to news from novinite.com, February 2014 saw 1,893 hotels and other stays gain 11.1% year on year. The hotels reached a total of BGN 33.9 million, according to data released by the National Statistical Institute.
Connects: New Bulgaria to Romania Danube Crossing
Trade and tourism in between Romania and Bulgaria got a boost when the New Europe Bridge opened last year. According to the trade ministries of the countries, bilateral trade has exceeded €3 billion over the course of the last year.
Bulgaria Ranks in the Top Winter Destinations in Europe
According to the Deputy Minister of Economy in charge of Tourism, Branimir Botev, Bulgaria ranks four in Europe in terms of winter tourism.
Discovering Budapest, Europe’s Top Budget Travel Destination
The city has everything from naturally occurring hot springs, to enormous ornate buildings, the beauty of the Danube and a thriving night scene.
Makaza Reopens After 68 Years
Bulgaria and Greece have now a new border pass at Makaza, a place located at about 20 kilometres north of Greece’s Aegean coastline. This served as a border point in the past, but it stopped being operational 68 years ago. The Ruse-Makaza road links Romania and Greece through Central Bulgaria and it is part of […]