Number of Belarusian Tourists in Bulgaria Doubles in May-June
The number of Belarusian tourists in Bulgaria has doubled in May-June 2012 year-on-year, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry announced.
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Bulgaria's Varna to Boast Underwater Statue Alley
Statues of famous people, removed from their pedestals, will become the newest attraction for divers near Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna.
Sofia Airport to Launch New Cargo Flight
Sofia Airport will launch a new cargo service in May, operating the Sofia-Belgrade-Prague route.
Bulgarian, Greek Tourism Wage Cut-Price War
The fight for tourists has reached fever pitch in Bulgaria and Greece, which are offering a range of last-minute cut-price deals to lure visitors.
Bulgaria's Largest Beach Resort Opens for 'Optimistic' Season
Bulgaria expects a 5% to 8% increase of foreign tourists during summer season 2012, according to the Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, Delyan Dobrev.
Bulgarian Ag Minister Says No to Restricting All-Inclusive Offers
All-inclusive offers should not be restricted only to Bulgaria's four- and five-star hotels, the country's Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov has declared.
Bulgaria Mulls Restricting All-Inclusive to 4, 5 - Star Hotels
Bulgaria's Food Safety Agency has proposed all-inclusive offers to be only available in four- and five-star hotels.
Bulgarian Consulate in Moscow Breaks Record for Russian Tourist Visas
The Bulgarian consular office in Moscow has issued 6211 visas in a single day, a record for the number of visas issued since the introduction of the visa system between Bulgaria and Russia, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said.
Bulgaria Boasts Optimism for Tourist Summer 2012
Bulgaria expects a 5% to 8% increase of foreign tourist during summer season 2012, according to the Deputy Economy Minister in charge of the tourist sector, Ivo Marinov.
Romania Gloats about Beating Bulgaria with No Smoking Ban
Romania hopes to capitalize on the decision of neighboring Bulgaria to ban smoking in all enclosed public spaces, as it may be seen as an attractive destination for tobacco-addicted tourists, media reports say.
Bulgarians Travel Abroad Less, Тrips to Serbia on the Rise
In April 2012, Bulgarians' travels abroad decreased by 3.8% compared to the same month of 2011 and increased by 7.8% compared to March 2012, according to data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
Bulgaria Expects EUR 3 B in Tourism Revenues 2012
Bulgaria's state budget is expected to receive over EUR 3 B in tourism revenues by the end of 2012, according to the country's Deputy Economy Minister, Ivo Marinov.
Bulgaria Moves to Promote Itself as Adventure Tourism Destination
Bulgaria will be presented as an adventure tourism destination by the Adventure Trade Travel Association, an international body, the Ministry of Economy, Energy, and Tourism announced.
Bulgaria to Move Its Tourism Unit to Plovdiv Sept 1
The tourism unit of Bulgaria's Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism is to be relocated from Sofia to the country's second largest city of Plovdiv as of September 1 2012.
Bulgaria to Welcome Over 1 Million Romanian Tourists in 2012
Over 1 million Romanian tourists will visit Bulgaria in 2012, Bulgaria's Deputy Economy Minister in charge of tourism, Ivo Marinov, predicted.
Bulgaria Hopes for 600 000 Russian Tourists in 2012
Bulgaria remains one of the top holiday destinations for Russians, and expects a 30% y/y growth in the number of Russian visitors, according to the Bulgarian Consulate in Moscow.
Bulgaria's Razlog to Advertise Tourism Opportunities to Indian Tour Operators
The southwestern Bulgarian town of Razlog is eager to present the opportunities for cultural and historical tourism, mineral baths and SPA treatments to tourists from India.
Sofia Airport Serviced over 290 000 Passengers in April 2012
In April 2012, Sofia Airport serviced a total of 291 272 arrival and departure passengers, 3% more than in April 2011.
Bulgaria's Sunny Beach Gears Up for Tourist Influx in end-May
Bulgaria's southern Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach expects to welcome large groups of Russians, Brits, Germans and Irish in the last ten days of May 2012, according to Elena Ivanova from the Union of Hotel Owners in Sunny Beach.
Interior Minister Brags about Top Security Measures at Bulgarian Resorts
Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov has boasted that the adequate measures taken by the Interior for ensuring the preservation of peace and public order in Bulgarian resorts has brought about a constantly increasing flow of tourists.
Bulgaria to Officially Launch Summer Tourist Season in May
The official start of the summer tourist season will be given by the end of May, according to the Deputy Economy Minister in charge of the Tourist Industry, Ivo Marinov.
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