Minister Angelkovaunveiled the Bulgarian stand at the most significant tourism forum - ITB Berlin

07 March 2018

Our country is being presented at the exhibition for the 50th time with a 400 sq. m. stand to visitors hailing from 180 countries

The Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova,unveiled the Bulgarian standat ITB Berlin –the most significant tourism forum worldwide. The exhibition is held during March 7-11, with Bulgaria being presented there for the 50th time. Our country is among the longest-standingexhibitors, notedMinister Angelkova adding that Germany is a leading market for incoming tourismtoBulgaria. In 2017 German tourists traveling in our countrywere over 870 000, growing by 5.3 percentcompared toa year before. During the first month of 2018 visitors from Germany were nearly 12 000, growing by 7.7% compared tolast year’s January.

Bulgaria takes part in this year’s edition in Berlin with an exhibition stand of 400 sq. m.Also presenting there, further to the Ministry of Tourism,are 40 co-exhibitors, Bulgarian municipalities and businesses being among them. Last yearthere were 10 000 exhibitors hailing from180 countries at ITB Berlin. There were 160 000 visitors, trade professionals out of them 100 000. This year’s forum is predicted to draw even greater interest.

A major focus in the Bulgarian showcasing are the tourism opportunities at the Black Sea coast, as well as the cultural-historical and spa products offered by the country. These are the most in-demand types of tourism both for professionals and the general public. The Glagolitic script is a peculiar part of the promotion. Forum guests may receive a document with their name written in the Glagolitic script. During the weekend guests will also be able to see authentic folk dancing.

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