Minister Angelkova initiates a meeting with concessionaires and lessees of sea beaches to discuss forthcoming changes in how beach strips are managed

22 August 2016

With the amendments we are proposing to the Black Sea Coast Spatial Development Act we aim to make our beach strips much more attractive and improve the product’s quality for the tourist. Thus said the Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, at a meeting with representatives of concessionaires and lessees of sea beaches, tourism businesses, etc. The discussion was hosted by the Bourgas regional governor, Valcho Cholakov.

„The new rules will result in changes towards both optimization of costs for investors and reduction of the charges for beach accessories. We already have a step in this direction – the Council of Ministers adopted changes to the Methodology for determining the minimum concession remuneration, introducing base charges for beach accessories“, Minister Angelkova explained. The requirement will be incorporated in all procedures for granting concessions over sea beaches, which for which calls for proposals will be announced and will become effective as of the next summer season.

The proposed charge for beach accessories will have a 40% weight in the bidding for beach concessions, whereas all formulas will define a base price for one sun umbrella and one beach chair. The price will vary according to the beach specifics and the proximity to and availability of accommodation beds in their nearby settlement. For beaches located near settlements with < 10 000 residents, the price will be up to BGN 2, for those near settlements with > 10 000 residents – BGN 3, while at national resorts – BGN – 4. Would-be concessionaires will also be required to have experience in and plan for managing the sea beach.

Minister Angelkova emphasized that meetings are now being arranged in locations along the Black Sea with all stakeholders to discuss the forthcoming amendments to the BSCSDA, the purpose being to have the new rules in effect for the next season.

 

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