German Bookings for Bulgaria Summer 2009 down by 20% y/y
German bookings for Bulgaria for the upcoming summer season mark a fall of 20% on average year-upon-year with the drop ranging from 10% -15% to 25%-30% with the different tour operators.
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Germanwings Flies Sofia - Hamburg
Germanwings, the German low-cost airline, has announced that it will be expanding its operations in Hamburg as a part of its 2009 winter schedule.
Bulgaria Varna, Burgas Airports Served More Passengers in H1 2009 y/y
The airports in Bulgaria's Black Sea cities of Varna and Burgas marked an increase in the passengers they processed in the first quarter of this year on an annual base, German firm Fraport, who owns a 35-year concession, said.
Wizz Air Confirms New Varna-London Flights
Wizz Air has confirmed that it will begin operating a new service from London Luton Airport to the Bulgarian seaside city of Varna.
Bulgaria Bansko Ski Resort Happy with Winter Season
Bulgaria's Bansko ski resort had a very satisfying winter season despite the global financial crisis affect on the tourist business.
Bulgaria State Tourism Agency Targets Bulgarian Emigrants
The Bulgarian State Tourism Agency (STA) is targeting Bulgarian emigrants, aiming to attract them to come on holiday to their home country this summer.
Thousands of Romanians Head to Bulgaria for Easter
Romania's national tourist board, ANAT, has announced that at least 10 000 Romanians will spend Easter in Bulgaria.
Bulgarians' Trips Abroad Slump by 50% since 2006
Bulgarians have not changed their travel habits since their membership in the European Union, despite the visa-free opportunities it granted them, official data shows.
Bulgaria Cultural Tourism Not Affected by Global Crisis
The sixth annual "Cultural Tourism" expo was launched Wednesday in the Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo.
Bulgaria No Longer Cheap Tourist Destination
Bulgaria is no longer presented as a cheap tourist destination, and it no longer has a low price advantage.
Bulgaria State Employees to Choose New Attire or Vacation
The Bulgarian State will not slate any additional budget funds for state employees' vacations.
Bulgaria Tour Operators Call for Half-Price Holidays
Bulgarian tour operators have proposed new half-price holiday packages for public servants in the Bulgarian Black Sea resorts.
Bulgaria Sees Sharp Fall in Foreign Tourist Numbers
Bulgaria has no way to avoid the world crisis in the tourism sector according to the President of Bulgaria's State Agency for Tourism, Aneliya Krushkova.
Bulgaria PM Used to Skip School over Skiing
The Bulgarian PM appealed to all Bulgarians to support local tourism by taking their vacations at the country's winter and beach resorts.
Number of Bulgarians Traveling Abroad Shows Steady Decline
The number of trips made by Bulgarians abroad has been reduced by 25% in the course of one year.
Russian Tour Operators Boycott Bulgaria over Visa Issue
Priority Bulgarian visas are currently being given out in Moscow to Russian tour operators who have secured at least 200 seats on chartered flights to Bulgaria this summer.
Turkey with 50% Lower Hotel Prices, Bulgaria Has no Special Offers
Turkey has lowered the holiday package prices in hotels for the upcoming tourist season by 50%.
Swiss Golden Tulip to Manage Bulgaria Golf Resort at Black Sea
The Swiss Golden Tulip Hospitality Group will be the operator for the newly built Royal Tulip Golf, Spa & Wellness Resort in Bulgaria's Balchik.
Deloitte: Europe, Middle East with Best Hotel Performance
Major cities in Europe and the Middle East lead global hotel performance, taking seven spots each in the world's top 20 revenue per available room rankings,
Income from Russian Visas to be Invested in Bulgaria's Tourism
The income from visas issued to Russian tourists visiting Bulgaria will be reinvested in the country's tourism business. The news was announced Monday by Milen Keremedchiev, Bulgarian Deputy Foreign Minister, after a meeting with the Chair of the State
Bulgaria Says No Tourism Slump in Summer 2009
Defying gloomy forecasts for a tourism slump, investors continue to build hotel complexes along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, significantly increasing the number of beds. Bulgarian vacation spots along the southern Black Sea appear to be in no quandary.
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