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Bulgaria's Tourism Revenue On the Rise – Economy Ministry

Revenue from international tourism in Bulgaria in H1 2014 rose by 5.3% year-on-year, said the Economy Ministry.

Business » Tourism | August 6, 2014, Wednesday // 13:21 | Viewed: 4357

Up to 20000 Russians Unable to Visit Bulgaria due to Bankruptcies

Some 15 000 – 20 000 Russians will not be able to spend their holidays in Bulgaria due to bankruptcies of Russian tour operators.

Business » Tourism | August 6, 2014, Wednesday // 12:27 | Viewed: 8113

Bulgaria's Coast City of Varna Promotes Itself In YouTube

The Municipality of Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Varna published on its YouTube channel a video, promoting the city.

Business » Tourism | August 5, 2014, Tuesday // 16:05 | Viewed: 8509

Russian Tourists Stranded At Bulgaria's Burgas Airport

More than 200 Russian tourists are stranded at the airport of Bulgaria's coast city of Burgas, reports the Nova TV national channel.

Business » Tourism | August 4, 2014, Monday // 15:43 | Viewed: 6497

Beware of Criminals in Sunny Beach, Foreign Office Warns

The Foreign of Commonwealth Office (FCO) has warned British tourists visiting the Bulgarian seaside resort of Sunny Beach to beware of burglars and pickpockets.

Business » Tourism | August 4, 2014, Monday // 14:34 | Viewed: 3779

Heavy Rains Will Not Affect Bulgaria's Tourism – Expert

The 4.5-5.5% tourism growth planned for 2014 is currently implemented, Anelia Genova of Bulgaria's Ministry of Economy told the National Radio (BNR).

Business » Tourism | August 1, 2014, Friday // 15:37 | Viewed: 2271

Bulgaria's Pomorie 'Could Have' Dubai-Style Fake Islands

Entrepreneurs from Qatar, Abu Dhabi, China and South Korea are considering opportunities to build artificial islands near the seaside town of Pomorie, according to media reports.

Business » Tourism | July 31, 2014, Thursday // 15:37 | Viewed: 7542

Germans' Vacation In Bulgaria 52% Cheaper Than In Germany

A survey of the German statistics service found that the vacation of the Germans in Bulgaria is by 52% cheaper than in their country.

Business » Tourism | July 30, 2014, Wednesday // 13:35 | Viewed: 2528

Another Russian Touroperator Goes Bankrupt

The Russian touroperator Expo Tour said its stop activities due to problems with a Black Sea cruise, reports ITAR-TASS.

Business » Tourism | July 30, 2014, Wednesday // 11:41 | Viewed: 2051

Tourists at Sunny Beach Complain of Tow Truck Blackmail

Tourists at Bulgaria's coast resort Sunny Beach complain of municipal tow truck blackmail, reports the bTV national channel.

Business » Tourism | July 26, 2014, Saturday // 16:41 | Viewed: 13108

Morocco Seeks Options for Charter Flights to Bulgaria

Representatives of the Tourist Board of Morocco and of Bulgarian touroperators are discussing the setting up of regular charter flights between Sofia and Rabat, reports Dnevnik.

Business » Tourism | July 26, 2014, Saturday // 10:32 | Viewed: 3312

Undercover Taxmen in Swimsuits Patrol Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency (NRA) has sent additional 1,200 taxmen to inspect the stores and hotels in the seaside resorts during the summer season.

Business » Tourism | July 25, 2014, Friday // 15:52 | Viewed: 11926

Bulgaria's Plovdiv Boasts 33% Higher Hotel Revenues in 2014

Hotels in Bulgaria's city of Plovdiv recorded a 33% higher revenue from tourist accommodation in H1 2014, compared to the same period of 2013, the local administration informed.

Business » Tourism | July 25, 2014, Friday // 13:56 | Viewed: 1646

Bulgaria's Sunny Beach – Cheapest EU Tourist Destination for Brits

Bulgaria and Spain's Costa del Sol are the best holiday destinations for British tourists, the study of British website Post Office Travel Money shows.

Business » Tourism | July 24, 2014, Thursday // 12:09 | Viewed: 6594

Tourist Season Not Affected by Floods – Branimir Botev

None of the big Bulgarian tour operators reported group cancellations due to the recent floods along the Black Sea coast, deputy economy minister Branimir Botev said, Tuesday.

Business » Tourism | July 22, 2014, Tuesday // 17:39 | Viewed: 2392

Bulgarian National Tourism Council Adopts New Promotional Strategies

Bulgaria's National Tourism Council (NTC) has approved the advertising strategies for Bulgarian tourism, said Deputy Minister of Economy and Energy Branimir Botev, Tuesday.

Business » Tourism | July 22, 2014, Tuesday // 13:31 | Viewed: 1685

Bulgaria's Tourist Season Won't Be Worse Than Last Year

The tourist season on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast won't be worse than last year's, Kalin Sutev representative of the Der Touristik group in Bulgaria, told Dnevnik.

Business » Tourism | July 22, 2014, Tuesday // 12:18 | Viewed: 2243

Bulgarians to Spend BGN 690 M on Summer Holidays in Greece, Turkey

Bulgarians will spend BGN 350 M on holidays in Greece in the period May 15 – September 15, 2014, according to an expert from the Institute of Analyses and Assessments in Tourism.

Business » Tourism | July 21, 2014, Monday // 14:59 | Viewed: 2427

Bad Weather, Ukraine Crisis, 'Black PR' Ruin Tourist Season in BG

The Bulgarian seaside resorts are one quarter empty, even though it's the peak of season, reports the local Standart daily.

Business » Tourism | July 21, 2014, Monday // 09:54 | Viewed: 2854

Bulgaria's St Anastasia Island Attracted 15 000 in 3 Months

The Black Sea island of Saint Anastasia has been visited by nearly 15 000 tourists since it was first open to visitors on May 15, officials say.

Business » Tourism | July 20, 2014, Sunday // 12:00 | Viewed: 8481

Clients of Russian Touroperator Neva Asked to Pay Extra for BG Hotels

Clients of the Russian touroperator Neva, were asked to leave the hotels they are staying in, said Irina Tyurina, press secretary of the Russian tourist industry association.

Business » Tourism | July 17, 2014, Thursday // 17:01 | Viewed: 3011
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