Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, visited the Carnegie Endowment in Washington D.C. as part of her work visit to USA. She talked with Paul Stronski, senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program.
During her work visit to the US, the Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, held talks with the President and CEO of the World Affairs Councils of America - WACA, Bill Clifford.
Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, held talks with Paul Brown, assistant deputy secretary of state for transportation affairs at the US Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs - EB, showcasing to him our country’s potential as an attractive
Bulgaria is playing an increasingly active role on the Balkans and could be a crucial factor for the region’s economic development, including via various tourism initiatives.
Bulgaria’s government, partnering with the private sector, is taking active steps to promote the Bulgaria investment opportunities in the US, highlighting the country’s geographic location and economic benefits.
Minister Angelkova discussed with Dominic Restuccia, US senate representative, the opportunities to expand bilateral relations. The two held a work meeting during Minister Angelkova’s two-day visit to Washington.
US tourists increased by nearly 10 per cent last year, exceeding 87 000. The country is among the leading markets for incoming tourism to Bulgaria, ranking 20th in 2017.