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The holiday season so far: The tourism industry is unhappy, the experts – optimistic

Shorter than expected and worse than predicted – that is how the summer tourist season is described by hotel and restaurant operators in Bulgaria’s biggest seaside resort Sunny Beach. Prices there, and at other Black Sea resorts are now lower, yet..

published on 9/3/23 6:45 AM

Bansko is preparing a culinary surprise for its numerous guests

The tourism business in Bansko is enjoying good results this summer, comparable to the strong season a year ago, said Malin Bistrin, chairman of the Union of Tourism Businesses in the town . In addition to the fact that many Bulgarians visit the..

published on 9/2/23 10:49 AM

Bulgaria is a stopover in the biggest rowing tourist regatta on the Danube

People from the towns along the River Danube have grown accustomed to seeing the participants in one of the world’s oldest rowing tourist tours - Tour International Danubien  - in summer. The international tourist regatta along the Danube has..

updated on 8/29/23 2:12 PM

128 years since the start of the tourist movement in Bulgaria celebrated on Mount Vitosha

On Tourism Day, Bulgaria is celebrating 128 years since the start of the organized tourist movement in the country. As is the tradition, the celebrations are taking place on Mount Vitosha, the mountain closest to the capital city Sofia, where the..

published on 8/27/23 6:40 AM

The more the better: Guest houses are now much more than a place to stay the night

A holiday by the sea or up in the mountains, but instead of a hotel at a guest house, where visitors feel almost as if they are in their own homes. This summer Bulgarian and foreign tourists have been rediscovering the small joys of living surrounded..

published on 8/23/23 1:14 PM

The natural riches of Yulen Reserve in Pirin

Bansko is full of tourists in mid-August . The resort town is a preferred summer destination because of the greenery, clean air and especially the hiking opportunities in the Pirin Mountains . Apart from being the leading ski resort in this part..

published on 8/22/23 12:52 PM

Twice as many foreigners choose Bulgaria for adventure tourism

Twice as many foreign tourists from different countries are arriving in Bulgaria for adventure tourism this summer compared to last year. "The season is shaping up to be a really good one," said Lyubomir Popyordanov, chairman of the Mountains and..

published on 8/20/23 1:58 PM

New artistic illumination highlights the beauty of Old Plovdiv

The architectural and historical reserve Old Plovdiv now has brand new lighting – garland lights under the eaves of its Revival-time houses. The new street lighting is a donation by businessmen who say they hope it will be an eye-catching addition to the..

published on 8/20/23 7:10 AM

More than half a million foreign tourists have come to Bulgaria in June

Back in May, the Ministry of Tourism predicted a record summer tourist season, but so far that has not been the case. Even though there were overnight stays by more than half a million tourists in the country in June, generating revenue of over EUR 81..

published on 8/19/23 8:05 AM

Exhibition in Burgas immerses visitors in the secrets of Ancient Egypt

The city of Burgas welcomes an exhibition dedicated to Ancient Egypt , the Municipality of Burgas has announced. The exhibition can be seen at the Burgas Congress Center from August 18 to September 19. The opening ceremony will be attended by the..

published on 8/18/23 7:25 AM