Deputy Minister of Tourism, Irena Georgieva, opens a press-conference themed Four-Season Bulgaria in Berlin

Bulgaria has the potential to be a year-round destination, with globally renowned winter and sea resorts. This was stated in Berlin by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Irena Georgieva, during the opening of a press-conference themed Four-Season Bulgaria in Berlin, which was organized by the Ministry of Tourism.

At ITB Berlin, the most significant tourism forum worldwide, Bulgaria is presented via a national stand of 400 sq. m., which was arranged by the Ministry of Tourism, stated Deputy Minister Georgieva. The major products and services targeting both professionals and end users include, inter alia, summer/sea vacation offers, cultural and historical itineraries, wellness and spa services, eco and rural tourism, etc., added the Deputy Minister, indicating that during the exhibition the guests can expand their idea about Bulgaria and rediscover it as an ancient country with rich history and beautiful nature, a country offering various forms of tourism.

During ITB-Berlin, the Ministry of Tourismalso took part in initiatives relating to EU Strategy for the Danube region, emphasized Deputy Minister Georgieva, adding that Bulgaria is presented via a national stand during the Danube Hall, which is traditionally held in the Federal Province of Baden Württemberg. That forum also includes a discussion relating to Bulgaria’s role as a Chair of the EU Strategy for the Danube region in 2018.

Bulgaria is chairing the EU Council for the first six months of 2018. During the presidency we will be working actively to achieve important priority objectives, such as the future of Europe and its young people, the prosperity and economic growth of European countries, Deputy Minister Georgieva indicated further.

In 2017 Bulgariawas visited by nearly 8.9 million international tourists, with growth exceeding 7% compared to 2016, stated Deputy Minister Georgieva. Last year over 870 000 German tourists visited Bulgaria, thus registering a 5.3% growth. The German market ranks 3^rd in the national ranking of international tourist visits and we will continue to position Bulgariaon it as a preferred year-round destination, the Deputy Minister said further.