Minister Angelkova participated in the opening ceremony of the 2015/2016 winter season in Bansko
Ministers Nikolina Angelkova and Krassen Kralev were awarded the sign of Bansko for their consistent efforts to develop the winter resort
During the last winter season Bansko was visited by nearly half a million tourists. “I am sure that with joint efforts we can improve these figures in the 2015/2016 season”. These were the words of the Minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova at the opening ceremony of the new winter season in Bansko. The event was also attended by Minister of Youth and Sports, Krassen Kralev, the Mayor of Bansko, Georgi Ikonomov, the ski legends Marc Girardelli, a five-time World Cup Champion, Marcus Vasmayer, the double Olympic Champion, and the multiple Champion of Bulgaria and FIS, Peter Popangelov, and representatives of the local tourist industry, awarded for their activities, etc.
“The last season was very successful for all ski resorts in Bulgaria – tourism revenues were nearly 1 billion BGN for the period December 2014 – March 2015, and over 1.2 million foreign tourists visited Bulgaria. We as administration, and the business, hope that in the new season these results will be exceeded”, said Nikolina Angelkova. The same data has been provided by the tour operators regarding early bookings for the season, as well as by Bulgarian airports regarding flight bookings.
During the ceremony, Mayor Georgi Ikonomov awarded Ministers Nikolina Angelkova and Krassen Kralev the sign of Bansko for their consistent efforts to develop the winter resort. The double Olympic champion Marcus Vasmayer was also awarded the sign of the Mayor. The official opening ceremony ended with fireworks and a festive programme, which lasted until late evening.