Bulgaria Boosts Funding for Tourism Promotions
Bulgaria’s government has decided to increase funding for the promotion of domestic tourism sites by BGN 2 M (EUR 1 M) in 2015.
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Bulgaria’s Varna Emerges as Top Budget Flight Foreign Destination for Russian Tourists
The Black Sea resorts of Varna, in Bulgaria, and Sochi, in Russia are the best budget flight destinations for Russian tourists who want to spend summer holidays with their children, TASS reported on Wednesday.
Insider Monkey: Top 7 Places to Visit in Bulgaria
A recent article on Bulgaria on the Insider Monkey website has listed seven "best places to visit" in the country.
Prices of Visas to Bulgaria Go Up for Russian Citizens
The agency issuing visas to Bulgaria for Russians has moved to raise the price of visas as of June 29.
Reuters: Europeans Switching to Destinations in Spain, Bulgaria Following Tunisia Terrorist Attacks
Bulgaria could be one of the countries benefitting from the deflection of the tourist stream away from Tunisia, according to a Reuters report, as quoted by South China Morning Post.
Bulgarians Completed More Trips Abroad in May
According to the latest figures of the National Statistical Institute (NSI), which were released on Monday, Bulgarians completed more than 483 000 trips abroad in May.
Decrease in Russian, Ukrainian Tourist Numbers at 10-20% - Bulgarian Minister
The forecast dramatic 60-70% decrease in the number of Russian and Ukrainian tourists is proving to be a false alarm, with bookings indicating a 10-20% decline, according to Bulgaria’s Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova.
Bulgarian MPs Vote to Keep Visa Regime for Russian Nationals
The visa regime for short-term stay of up to 90 days in Bulgaria for Russian nationals will remain in place.
Mass Inspections Launched Across Bulgarian Seaside Resort Venues
The Bulgarian Commission on Consumer Protection will be launching mass inspections of clubs along the seaside resorts.
Outlook on Bulgaria's Tourism Season Good Despite EU-Russia Crisis
Improved weather conditions compared to last year and low euro will contribute to a better tourism season despite the expected drop in numbers of Russian and Ukrainian tourists, the head of a tourism think-tank says.
Bollywood Star to Participate in Video Advertising Bulgaria as Tourist Destination
The star of Bollywood cinema Ajay Devgan will participate in a promotional video on Bulgaria advertising the country as a tourist destination, which will be broadcasted in India.
Bulgaria Gets Approval to Create World Tourism Museum in Sofia
The Bulgarian Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova announced that the country was granted the approval of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) to create a World Tourism Museum in Sofia.
Strong Pound, Drop in Prices Make Bulgaria Good Holiday Value for UK Tourists
UK tourists can book a bargain holiday in several countries in Europe including Bulgaria this summer thanks to the strong British pound, according to dailymail.co.uk
New Holiday Village worth BGN 40 M Opens near Bulgaria’s Kavarna
A new holiday village, The White Lagoon, located on the territory of Bulgaria’s northeastern Kavarna municipality, will be officially opened on June 11 at noon.
Possible Extension of European Cycle Route to Bulgaria to be Discussed
A possible extension of one of the European cycle routes to Bulgaria will be discussed in the city of Ruse on Tuesday.
Bulgaria’s Tourism Minister Opens Meeting of Danubian Countries in Sofia
Bulgaria’s Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova will open a meeting of the Danubian countries devoted to sustainable tourism through cooperation and efficient use of EU funds and investments.
Bulgaria Air Releases Cheaper Tickets to Dusseldorf, Moscow
Bulgaria Air has released cheaper plane tickets to Germany's Dusseldorf and Russia's Moscow.
Bulgaria, Romania to Offer Joint Spa Holiday Packages from 2016
Bulgaria and Romania will start offering joint spa holiday packages to tourists from the beginning of next year.
Bulgarians Made More Business, Holiday Trips Abroad in April
According to the latest figures of the National Statistical Institute (NSI), which were released on Wednesday, Bulgarians made more business trips and holiday travels abroad in April.
Bulgarians Completed Less Tourist Trips in First Quarter of 2015
The number of Bulgarians, who completed tourist trips in the first quarter of 2015, decreased with 15 % compared to the same period last year.
Minister Expects 5 % Rise in French Tourists to Bulgaria after Louvre Exhibition
Minister Nikolina Angelkova said on Friday that a 5 % increase in the number of French tourists to Bulgaria was expected in the summer after the exhibition of Thracian treasures in the Louvre.
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