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Bulgaria Welcomed One Million Greeks in 2017
Bulgaria, one of the favored destinations for Greek tourists, saw over one million arrivals from Greece in between January and November 2017.
Bulgaria, India Seek Tourism Win for 2018
Last month in Bulgaria’s capital of Sofia, Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, held a work meeting with HE, Pooja Kapur, ambassador of India in Bulgaria. The highlight of the meeting was work to promote opportunities offered by Bulgarian tourism for Indian tourists.
Bulgaria-Macedonia Towns Offer Joint Tourism Value
According to news from the Skopje newspaper Vecer, the Macedonian town of Strumica and Blagoevgrad will soon collaborate on joint tourist offers.
Bulgaria Tourism Sector Seeks Workers from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
According to an announcement the Chairman of the Union of hotel owners of the resort “Sunny beach”, Veselin Nalbantov Bulgarian resorts are looking for hospitality workers from Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.
Iberostar Wants to be Your Host at Sunny Beach
When you think of the dream European beach vacation, what’s the first thing that normally springs into your mind? Greece? Spain? The south of France? Bulgaria?
TUI Says Bulgaria Is New Russia Booking Hot Spot
According to TUI Russia, Bulgaria may soon be the chosen destinations of Russian tourists intent on vacations this coming Summer. Travel Russian News reported o Friday, Bulgaria having garnered some 60% of early bookings by tourists so far.
Bulgaria Ministry Issues Greece Travel Warning
According to news from Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry, a new travel warning has been issued in connection with a general strike in Greece on February 4. The ministry has also issued an advisory on the continued difficulties at the border crossings between the two countries, prompted by the escalating blockades by Greek farmers.
A collection of Black Sea architectural gems
One of Europe’s and the world’s most interesting regions, the countries that surround the Black Sea hold many of humankind’s most extraordinary historic and architectural treasures. Architecturally, the region is dotted with Roman, Greek, Ottoman, Byzantine, and neo-classic examples of our finest constructs. From the Crimea to Romania, down to Bulgaria, then to Turkey and Georgia, many largely underestimated wonders await new travelers. Here are but a very few magical ones.
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.
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’s President Reiterates Need for Better Roads
News from Bulgaria’s 8th Annual National Conference “Strategic Infrastructure Bulgaria 2013” tells of the government there prioritizing road infrastructure across the country but particularly along the Black Sea.
Bulgarian Tourism Growth Dependent on Optimism
Ivo Marinov, Deputy Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism for Bulgaria predicts significant growth at a minimum of 3%. Visiting Veliko Tarnovo today the minister showed off a new tourism guide entitled “Get to Know Your Homeland”, that reveals some 17 key sites in the region. But even with new initiative and branding exercises, can Bulgaria get its just travel due?
Vidin Aimes to Revive Tourism in the Region
News for travel in Northwest Bulgaria, the regional administration of Vidin has a project in place to foster sustainable transport and tourism on the Danube there. According to the news, the city authority aims to use marketing strategies to develop the Vidin region via tour packages and infrastructure efforts.
Bulgaria Travelers – Big Spenders Data Says
According to Eurostat, Bulgarian travelers are in fourth place when it comes to spending while traveling. In 2011 the average expenditure of a Bulgarian tourist stood at €2,100.
68th International Technical Fair Opens in Bulgaria
Yesterday Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov (below) opened the 68th International Technical Fair in the country’s second largest city, Plovdiv. Some 1,235 plus exhibitors from 44 countries offer industry products and services across business niches from transport to building materials and beyond.
Bulgaria Tourism Up for July
Last month tourist to Bulgaria increase by some 5.0% compared with last year’s figures. Visitors from outside the country reported by Economy Minister Delya Robrev add credibility to the country’s optimism over overall 2012 numbers.
Bulgaria Gets A New Black Sea Airport
For travelers considering a Black Sea vacation this Summer, news that Bulgaria’s new Black airport in the northeastern town of Balchik is to open should come as a pleasant surprise. According to the news, the new facility will welcome its first passengers once its conversion from a military to a civilian facility is complete.