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Bulgaria Rubs Hands over Massive Increase in German Tourists

Some 20% more German tourists are expected to flock to Bulgaria's sea resorts during the ongoing summer season.

Business » Tourism | June 29, 2011, Wednesday // 11:42 | Viewed: 3348

Bulgaria Looks Forward to Record Numbers of Romanian, Polish Tourists

Bulgaria's Black Sea resorts expect an even higher number of Romanian tourists in summer 2011, according to hotel managers.

Business » Tourism | June 27, 2011, Monday // 16:43 | Viewed: 3718

English Only Menus Puzzle Locals, Foreigners in Bulgarian Sea Resorts

Restaurant menus written only in English have caused some trouble for Bulgarians across the country's Black Sea resorts, its Commission for Consumer Protection has alarmed.

Business » Tourism | June 27, 2011, Monday // 13:40 | Viewed: 6035

Bulgarian Archaeologist: Biblical Deluge Might Boost Black Sea Tourism

The Black Sea could turn in a worldwide attraction for underwater tourism if countries cash on the story that the Biblical Deluge happened in the area, according to Bulgarian archaeologist Petko Dimitrov.

Business » Tourism | June 26, 2011, Sunday // 14:30 | Viewed: 13263

Bulgarian PM Roasts Popular Sea Resort's 'Cheapness'

Sunny Beach, Bulgaria's largest sea resort, looks too cheap, the country's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has stated, comparing it to a "chicken coop".

Business » Tourism | June 25, 2011, Saturday // 15:37 | Viewed: 3406

Brit Tourist Threatens to Kill Himself in Bulgaria

A British tourist residing in the Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach has threatened he would kill himself, local police authorities revealed Saturday.

Business » Tourism | June 25, 2011, Saturday // 15:08 | Viewed: 2724

Bulgaria Expects 10% More Tourists in Summer Season

Bulgaria expects a 10% growth in tourists, according to Deputy Economy Minister in charge of tourism Ivaylo Marinov.

Business » Tourism | June 23, 2011, Thursday // 10:44 | Viewed: 2147

Protest Looms in Bulgaria's Largest Sea Resort

Some 500 hotel and restaurant owners, taxi drivers and salespeople rallied in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria's largest Black Sea resort, against regulations set by the company managing it.

Business » Tourism | June 21, 2011, Tuesday // 14:55 | Viewed: 1908

Bulgaria Said to Offer Best-Value Summer Tourism Packages in EU

Bulgaria offers the best prices for vacations in the EU this summer, according to Blagoy Ragin, head of the Bulgarian Association of Restaurant and Hotel Owners.

Business » Tourism | June 18, 2011, Saturday // 16:19 | Viewed: 3535

Historical Sites in Bulgaria's Old Capital on Brink of Collapsing

The central Bulgaria city of Veliko Tarnovo, known as the country's historical old capital, still has a hard time solving the issue with crumbling buildings.

Business » Tourism | June 14, 2011, Tuesday // 14:19 | Viewed: 4274

Bulgaria's Consumer Watchdog Opens Offices at Sea Resorts

The Bulgarian Commission for Consumer Protection (KZP) is opening seven new offices at summer resorts, where tourists can file complaints.

Business » Tourism | June 14, 2011, Tuesday // 12:58 | Viewed: 3237

Bulgaria Ranked 4th by Romanians as Top Tourist Destination

Bulgaria is among the top tourist destinations for Romanian travelers, but the economic crisis has a negative influence on their vacation plans.

Business » Tourism | June 14, 2011, Tuesday // 12:24 | Viewed: 2254

Turmoil Rages on Around Top Bulgarian Black Sea Resort

Hotel and restaurant owners from Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach blocked the road between major cities of Varna and Burgas in protest over regulations by the company managing the resorts.

Business » Tourism | June 11, 2011, Saturday // 13:41 | Viewed: 3173

Kyustendil Voted Top Spa Destination in Bulgaria

The western Bulgarian city of Kyustendil was voted "Most dynamically Developing SPA destination" at the second edition of the annual "Spa Nominations" ceremony.

Business » Tourism | June 7, 2011, Tuesday // 18:11 | Viewed: 3831

Bulgaria's Summer Season Starts with Angry Protests

A number of Bulgarian hotel and restaurant owners and suppliers staged a protest Monday in the largest summer resort Sunny Beach.

Business » Tourism | June 6, 2011, Monday // 14:20 | Viewed: 4569

Bulgaria Forecasts 10% Growth in Foreign Tourists' Number

The increase of the number of foreign holidaymakers during the summer season is expected to be about 10%, the Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, Traicho Traikov, told journalists Saturday.

Business » Tourism | June 4, 2011, Saturday // 14:09 | Viewed: 5404

Bulgaria's Sunny Beach Introduces SMS Parking Fees

Bulgaria's popular Black Sea resort of Sunny Beach announced the introduction of parking SMS fees just as the high summer season is about to kick off.

Business » Tourism | May 27, 2011, Friday // 19:35 | Viewed: 11075

Double Tree by Hilton Welcomes Summer 2011 Guests on Bulgaria's Coast

The smell of chocolate chip cookies, a staple of the DoubleTree by Hilton, is already greeting the guests at the brand latest destination - the DoubleTree by Hilton Varna – Golden Sands on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast.

Business » Tourism | May 27, 2011, Friday // 15:26 | Viewed: 5110

Bulgarian Resort Albena Attracted 220 000 Tourists in 2010

One of Bulgaria's leading Black Sea resorts Albena attracted 221 000 tourists in the summer of 2011.

Business » Tourism | May 26, 2011, Thursday // 17:00 | Viewed: 2717

Bulgaria Ranked Cheapest Summer Holiday Destination

Bulgaria is the cheapest summer holiday destination according to a survey of the German automotive union ADAC.

Business » Tourism | May 26, 2011, Thursday // 14:58 | Viewed: 3650

DoubleTree by Hilton Varna on Bulgaria Coast Opens to Guests

DoubleTree by Hilton Varna-Golden Sands, the first global hotel brand to enter Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, has officially opened its doors to guests just as the summer season kicks off.

Business » Tourism | May 25, 2011, Wednesday // 16:34 | Viewed: 8010
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