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Canada Easing Visa Regime for Bulgarian Visitors from 2016

Bulgarians who have had a Canadian visa over the past few years and holders of non-immigrant ones for the US will be able to travel to Canada without an allowance as of 2016.

Business » Tourism | April 22, 2015, Wednesday // 19:00 | Viewed: 9688

Minister Predicts 50% Increase in Air Traffic over Bulgaria after Launch of Istanbul New Airport

Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski has predicted an increase in air traffic over Bulgaria by around 50% as a result of the opening of the Istanbul New Airport, ?stanbul Yeni Havaliman?.

Business » Tourism | April 20, 2015, Monday // 16:10 | Viewed: 3132

Bulgaria, Romania Plan Opening Joint Tourist Centre in China

The Bulgarian government approved the draft of the protocol of intention between the Bulgarian and Romanian tourism ministries, which foresees the creation of joint tourist centre in China.

Business » Tourism | April 18, 2015, Saturday // 16:56 | Viewed: 4117

Minister: Drop of Russian Tourists to Be Compensated by European Visitors

Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova said on Saturday that the declining interest of Russian tourists towards Bulgaria could be compensated by visitors from the rest of Europe.

Business » Tourism | April 18, 2015, Saturday // 13:16 | Viewed: 4657

Interest of Russian Tourists in Bulgarian Black Sea Grows

Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova announced on Thursday that the interest of Russian tourists towards the Bulgarian Black Sea coast has increased in the past days.

Business » Tourism | April 16, 2015, Thursday // 21:01 | Viewed: 4011

TripAdvisor Names Bulgaria's Sofia Cheapest City for Hotel Stays

Bulgaria's capital Sofia is the No 1. city in terms of cheap hotel stay, a recent report reads.

Business » Tourism | April 16, 2015, Thursday // 13:36 | Viewed: 4776

Bulgaria Cuts Port Fees for Cruise Ships to Boost Tourism

Bulgaria has decided to cut tonnage-related port dues for cruise ships in a bid to give a boost to its tourism industry amidst increased competition from neighbouring countries.

Business » Tourism | April 15, 2015, Wednesday // 21:18 | Viewed: 4023

Bulgaria’s Tourism Reports 9% Growth for 2014/2015 Winter Season

Bulgaria’s Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova boasted about a successful 2014/2015 winter season (December-February), stressing that the period had brought growth of over 9%, with the number of tourists increasing by nearly 80 000.

Business » Tourism | April 14, 2015, Tuesday // 11:16 | Viewed: 4724

More Than 100,000 People Travel Abroad Over the Holidays

Over 100,000 people will be travelling abroad over the Easter holidays. Approximately the same number of people will be going to various places across the country.

Business » Tourism | April 10, 2015, Friday // 10:50 | Viewed: 3778

Record Number of Bulgarian Toursists Visited Greece in 2014

According to the latest data of the Hellenic Statistical Authority, Bulgarians made 1.5 million visits to Greece in 2014, which is an increase of 121.8 % compared to the previous year.

Business » Tourism | April 9, 2015, Thursday // 12:08 | Viewed: 3610

Bulgaria to Set Up 19 Visa Consular Services Across Russia

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov announced on Saturday that Sofia would take measures to eases access to Bulgaria for Russian tourists.

Business » Tourism | April 4, 2015, Saturday // 16:56 | Viewed: 3275

Bulgaria’s Shumen Looking for Licensed Hot-Air Balloon Pilot

Shumen has become Bulgaria’s first municipality to own a hot air balloon certified by the country’s Civil Aviation Administration, BGNES news outlet reported on Friday

Business » Tourism | April 3, 2015, Friday // 15:41 | Viewed: 5699

First Israeli Tourists to Arrive in Bulgaria's Burgas

The Black Sea city of Burgas will receive on Thursday its first tourists from Israel coming to Bulgaria for to spend their holiday here.

Business » Tourism | April 2, 2015, Thursday // 12:35 | Viewed: 2807

Debate Arises Among Bulgarian PM, Tourism Association Reps

According to representatives of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association, tourism in Bulgaria still maintains the best price to quality ratio.

Business » Tourism | April 2, 2015, Thursday // 11:25 | Viewed: 3435

Bulgarian Winter Resorts Register 9.2% Increase in Tourist Numbers

The outgoing 2015 winter season brought an increase by 9.2% in the number of tourists in Bulgarian winter resorts, according to Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova.

Business » Tourism | March 31, 2015, Tuesday // 08:31 | Viewed: 3811

Bulgaria Looks into Options to Attract More Tourists from China

Bulgaria and China have decided to sign an agreement aimed at increasing the flow of Chinese tourists to the southeast European country, the Tourism Ministry in Sofia said on Monday.

Business » Tourism | March 30, 2015, Monday // 17:35 | Viewed: 4383

Bulgarian Hotel, Restaurant Owners Urge Eased Visa Regime for Russian Tourists

Restaurant and hotel owners held a procession in the city of Burgas on Sunday, calling on the government to ease visa regulations for Russian tourists to help Bulgaria’s tourism sector cope with a recent decline in the number of Russian visitors.

Business » Tourism | March 29, 2015, Sunday // 15:46 | Viewed: 4186

Bulgaria's Sunny Beach to Have Free Wi-Fi Coverage in Summer

Bulgaria's Black Sea resort Sunny Beach will provide free wireless internet to all its visitors during the summer.

Business » Tourism | March 25, 2015, Wednesday // 13:57 | Viewed: 9570

Sofia Expects 7-10% Increase in Tourist Numbers in 2015

Deputy Sofia Mayor Todor Chobanov has predicted a 7-10% increase in the number of tourists in the capital in 2015.

Business » Tourism | March 24, 2015, Tuesday // 10:51 | Viewed: 2015

Bulgaria’s Tourism Predicts Tough Summer Season

Bulgaria’s Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova has suggested that a tough summer season lies ahead.

Business » Tourism | March 23, 2015, Monday // 14:37 | Viewed: 3785

Bulgaria Starts Major Tourism Promotion Drive via European TV Channels

Bulgaria has launched a large-scale promotion of its resorts and tourist sites via four pan-European TV channels as part of steps to make up for a drop in the number of visitors from Russia and Ukraine.

Business » Tourism | March 19, 2015, Thursday // 15:02 | Viewed: 3109
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