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Travel in Europe Will Not Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels by 2024

Despite high levels of vaccination in many European countries and the stimulation of the tourism industry during the summer months, tourism activity is not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2024.

Business » Tourism | November 9, 2021, Tuesday // 15:58 | Viewed: 3740

Winter Tourism in Bulgaria: Will a Green Certificate be Required for the Ski Areas?

"An extremely interesting tourist season awaits us. According to a survey by the Ministry of Tourism, 74 percent of Bulgarians believe that the conditions for winter tourism in the country are excellent. But in view of the pandemic, there are a number of

Business » Tourism | November 6, 2021, Saturday // 10:45 | Viewed: 4738

Bulgaria: The Ski Season will be More Expensive this Year

The ski season will be more expensive this year due to the economic downturn in tourism and increased overhead costs for hoteliers and sports facility owners. Marian Belyakov, the director of Pamporovo AD, commented on this in The Day Begins.

Business » Tourism | October 29, 2021, Friday // 11:18 | Viewed: 6450

In September, the Growth of Foreign Tourists in Bulgaria was Nearly 40% for the Year

Although the next wave of the pandemic was gaining momentum in September, the trips of Bulgarians abroad were 579.2 thousand, or 4.2% more than those registered in September 2020, according to NSI data.

Business » Tourism | October 27, 2021, Wednesday // 14:31 | Viewed: 3853

The US Considers Inclusion of Four Countries, Including Bulgaria, in the Visa-Free Travel Program

US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said the United States was considering adding four countries to its visa-free travel program for up to 90 days, Reuters reported.

Business » Tourism | October 27, 2021, Wednesday // 08:47 | Viewed: 5842

Bulgarian Tour Operators Expect a Difficult Winter Season

Tour operators expect a difficult and challenging winter season. There is a risk that the traditional winter tourists from Great Britain, the Scandinavian and Bulgaria's neighboring countries will give up their intentions to come to Bulgaria.

Business » Tourism | October 23, 2021, Saturday // 11:28 | Viewed: 3612

Winter Tourism: Bulgaria Expects a Serious Growth of Tourists in Ski Resorts

There is a great interest in Bulgaria. We have twice as many tourists as last year, but now the winter season is even happier, as flights to and from the UK and Russia, where there is even more interest, will be resumed. Bulgaria remains competitive

Business » Tourism | October 18, 2021, Monday // 10:24 | Viewed: 6054

From October 14, Bulgaria Air Resumes Flights to and from Israel

Arrivers from Israel are not subject to mandatory quarantine in Bulgaria

Business » Tourism | October 11, 2021, Monday // 17:23 | Viewed: 4206

Vaccine Jab Availble at Sofia Airport as of Monday

Mobile Vaccination Site Avilble at Sofia Airport as of 11 October   

Business » Tourism | October 9, 2021, Saturday // 10:59 | Viewed: 2944

Bulgarian Hoteliers Reluctant to Ask for 'Green Passport' from their Guests

Over 75% of hoteliers in Bulgaria are against the introduction of mandatory inspections of guests for COVID certificates, say the organizers of the Hotel Forum, which is the largest professional meeting in tourism in Bulgaria.

Business » Tourism | October 4, 2021, Monday // 17:03 | Viewed: 3223

Restaurants and Hotels in Bulgaria Will Not Close, Despite Covid Crisis

Restaurants, hotels and bars will not close due to the covid pandemic. The state needs a working business, the business needs to work, but we will demand from it the necessary responsibility so that there is no lockdown.

Business » Tourism | October 3, 2021, Sunday // 10:42 | Viewed: 4407

US Lifts Travel Ban for Vaccinated Arrivals Starting November

The United States will lift travel restrictions on people from abroad who can prove they are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus starting in early November, the White House said on Monday.

Business » Tourism | September 21, 2021, Tuesday // 11:30 | Viewed: 2709

Bulgarian Black Sea Tourism Boasts 70% Growth This Summer

The number of tourists who have holidayed on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in the summer of 2021 is up by 70% compared to 2020, announced Minister of Tourism Stela Baltova after a meeting with representatives of the tourist industry in Varna.

Business » Tourism | September 14, 2021, Tuesday // 14:50 | Viewed: 3795

Public Trensport in Greece AccessibleOnly with Negative Coronavirus Test as of 13 September

The Greek authorities are introducing a mandatory rapid COVID-19 test for access to public transport as of September 13, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.

Business » Tourism | September 8, 2021, Wednesday // 15:44 | Viewed: 3832

Bus Driver of Sunny Beach – Sofia Route Fired After Falling Asleep Twice

A driver of a bus traveling from Sunny Beach to Sofia of the Union Ivkoni company was fired after falling asleep at the wheel, endangering the lives of nearly 50 passengers. The story was told by BNT, and according to eyewitnesses, the bus went to the gua

Business » Tourism | August 30, 2021, Monday // 15:56 | Viewed: 3338

US Travelers Face New Restrictions when Visiting EU

The EU is to discuss on Thursday whether to reintroduce travel restrictions on visitors from the US as new coronavirus cases soar, news wires reported.

Business » Tourism | August 26, 2021, Thursday // 15:56 | Viewed: 3553

The Stories of Three Foreigners and Their Lives in Bulgaria

They are from Ukraine and Belarus. They have been living and working on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast for years. Here is what Larisa, Alona and Evgenia say about their second home Bulgaria

Business » Tourism | August 23, 2021, Monday // 16:23 | Viewed: 4182

Greece Introduces Draconian Safety Measures for Unvaccinated Tourists

Restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs, theaters, cinemas will admit only those vaccinated in Greec, the government announced on Tuesday in an attempt to stem the new surge of the pandemic.

Business » Tourism | August 23, 2021, Monday // 10:42 | Viewed: 5654

Ministry of Tourism: Restrictions due to COVID-19 Should be Linked to Clear Economic Measures

The Ministry strongly believes that in the event of the inevitable imposition of restrictions due to the pandemic, they should be linked to clear economic measures, and these measures should enter into force automatically with the introduction of restrict

Business » Tourism | August 20, 2021, Friday // 11:27 | Viewed: 2656

Wizz Air Launches Flights from Plovdiv to London, Dortmund and Memmingen

Wizz Air opened three completely new routes from Plovdiv. The news comes three days after the announcement of the rival Ryanair, which announced that it also launches flights to and from the Bulgarian city.

Business » Tourism | August 19, 2021, Thursday // 15:55 | Viewed: 5330

Currency Exchange Bureau in Sunny Beach Scams Tourists

A new scam at the seaside. In an exchange office in the resort of Sunny Beach foreign currencies were exchanged with old Bulgarian banknotes.

Business » Tourism | August 19, 2021, Thursday // 10:25 | Viewed: 3967
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