London: Deputy Minister Irena Georgieva discussed with the Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey Mehmet Ersoy the readiness of the countries to cooperate even more closely in tourism

02 November 2021

During the 41st edition of the international travel exhibition World Travel Market in London, the Deputy Minister of Tourism Irena Georgieva met with the Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey Mehmet Ersoy. The two discussed opportunities for joint actions and initiatives between the two countries in support of tourism.

Minister Ersoy raised the issue of the accelerated issuance of visas for Turkish tourists visiting Bulgaria. Deputy Minister Georgieva assured that the Bulgarian winter resorts are ready to welcome their guests from our southern neighbor, offering safety and secure conditions. For his part, Minister Mehmet Ersoy expressed readiness to increase the tourist visits of travelers from Turkey to destinations in Bulgaria, not only during the upcoming winter season.

During the meeting, Turkish Minister Mehmet Ersoy and Deputy Minister Irena Georgieva discussed the prospects for joint marketing activities between the countries, as well as Bulgaria’s upcoming participation in the EMITT exhibition in Istanbul, which will take place in February 2022.

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