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Sofia Airport Boasts 2-Fold Increase in Passengers on Domestic Flights

Sofia Airport registered a two-fold increase in passengers traveling to domestic destinations in November 2012.

Business » Tourism | December 12, 2012, Wednesday // 12:57 | Viewed: 1830

Bulgarian Ski Federation Opens Winter Tourism Season

The Bulgarian Ski Federation has launched the 2012-2013 winter tourism season with a ski and snowboard festival in Sofia.

Business » Tourism | December 8, 2012, Saturday // 12:47 | Viewed: 1914

Diplomat Plaza Awarded as Bulgaria's Top Wellness Hotel for 2012

Diplomat Plaza Hotel & Resort has been awarded as Bulgaria's Top Wellness Hotel for 2012 by the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA), the company announced.

Business » Tourism | December 6, 2012, Thursday // 15:31 | Viewed: 1738

Brits Should Bet on Bulgaria for Best Bargain Ski Breaks - Survey

For the second year in a row, a respected cost comparison survey has picked Bulgaria as the best value deal for British skiers.

Business » Tourism | December 3, 2012, Monday // 13:50 | Viewed: 1616

Trips of Bulgarians Abroad Down 18% in Oct 2012 M/M

In October 2012, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 281.5 thousand or by 15.7% less than in September 2012 and by 4.9% under the registered in October 2011.

Business » Tourism | November 27, 2012, Tuesday // 13:08 | Viewed: 1342

Number of Bulgarian Tourists Sinks by 20.8% Q3 2012 Y/Y

The number of Bulgarian nationals who made tourist trips in the third quarter of 2012 was approximately 1 205 000, according to Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute.

Business » Tourism | November 23, 2012, Friday // 15:37 | Viewed: 1555

Chinese Journalists to Take Tourist Trip across Bulgaria

Representatives of leading Chinese media outlets and an expert from Qatar Airways will take a trip around the country organized by Bulgaria's Ministry of Economy, Energy, and Tourism (MIET) on November 21-26.

Business » Tourism | November 21, 2012, Wednesday // 17:32 | Viewed: 2114

Bulgaria Expects 3-5% Growth in Winter Tourists

Bulgaria expects to see a 3% to 5% increase in the number of tourists that will visit it during the upcoming winter season, Deputy Economy Minister Ivo Marinov has announced.

Business » Tourism | November 20, 2012, Tuesday // 13:53 | Viewed: 1501

Bulgaria's Bansko Ranked Cheapest European Resort for Proficient Skiers

According to the Ski Resorts in Europe 2012/2013 survey of the European Consumer Centres' Network (ECC-Net), Bulgaria's Bansko is the cheapest option in the 51-100km category preferred by advance skiers.

Business » Tourism | November 16, 2012, Friday // 16:21 | Viewed: 4023

Sofia Airport Serviced 300 000 Passengers in Oct 2012

In October 2012, Sofia Airport serviced a total of 285 216 arrival and departure passengers, up by 1400 from the same month of 2011, according to the airport's press office.

Business » Tourism | November 14, 2012, Wednesday // 14:56 | Viewed: 2511

Integrated Brand of Bulgaria as Tourist Destination Due in February 2013

The creation of an integrated brand of Bulgaria as a tourist destination is to be wrapped up by February 2013, according to Deputy Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism Ivo Marinov.

Business » Tourism | November 12, 2012, Monday // 15:41 | Viewed: 2481

Bulgaria Sees 7.3% Increase of Hotel Nights Jan-Sept 2012 Y/Y

The number of nights spent in Bulgaria's hotels and other accommodation establishments increased by 7.3 % year on year in the period January-September 2012, according to the country's National Statistical Institute.

Business » Tourism | November 9, 2012, Friday // 13:09 | Viewed: 1877

Bulgaria's Black Sea Airports Report Annual Increases in Serviced Passengers

Burgas Airport processed nearly 2.34 million passengers since the beginning of 2012, up by 6.7% compared to 2011.

Business » Tourism | November 9, 2012, Friday // 12:12 | Viewed: 2451

Bulgaria Revises Down Tourism Spending Data, Doubts Remain

A technical flop has been blamed for the unrealistically high tourism spending figures of Bulgarians last year, which the country provided to the EU statistical office.

Business » Tourism | November 6, 2012, Tuesday // 16:22 | Viewed: 1708

Bulgaria, Romania to Advertise Their Tourism in China

Bulgaria and Romania have planned to present their joint tourist services at an upcoming tourism fair in China's Shanghai.

Business » Tourism | November 6, 2012, Tuesday // 14:52 | Viewed: 2319

Bulgaria to Showcase Its 'Unique Diversity' in London

Bulgaria will take part in the World Travel Market in London, the country's motto for the event being "Bulgaria: Unique in Its Diversity.

Business » Tourism | November 5, 2012, Monday // 08:41 | Viewed: 1783

Bulgarians' Tourism Spending Figures - Too Good to be True

EU statistical office has deleted figures about Bulgarians ranking fourth in the united bloc by spending on holiday trips and tourism, proving media speculations they were too good to be true.

Business » Tourism | November 2, 2012, Friday // 14:47 | Viewed: 1979

Bulgaria with Own Stand at Berlin Travel Expo

The Bulgarian Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism is participating with its own information stand at the tourist expo in Berlin, Germany.

Business » Tourism | November 2, 2012, Friday // 14:38 | Viewed: 2040

Bulgaria Sizes up Tourism Rivals, Strengthens Brand

Bulgaria has made an attempt to identify better its rivals on the tourism market amid fears that a chronic lack of advertising and the fallout of the global financial crisis may dent domestic and foreign arrivals further.

Business » Tourism | November 2, 2012, Friday // 13:23 | Viewed: 1584

EasyJet to Fly Sofia – Berlin as of March 2013

Low-cost carrier easyJet will fly from Sofia to Berlin starting March 31, 2013.

Business » Tourism | November 1, 2012, Thursday // 12:44 | Viewed: 3004

Notorious Bulgarian Tour Operator Selling Property to Pay Creditors

Notorious Bulgarian tour operator On Travel is selling property to pay off its creditors, according to Deputy Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Ivo Marinov.

Business » Tourism | October 29, 2012, Monday // 16:45 | Viewed: 1952
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