Minister Prodanov and Minister Sabev discussed transport connectivity in the country and neighbouring countries with the National Board of Tourism

The Minister of Tourism Hristo Prodanov and the Minister of Transport and Communications Nikolay Sabev discussed transport connectivity in the country and neighbouring countries with representatives of the National Board of Tourism.

“Unfortunately, this year we cannot expect a large influx of tourists from Russia and Ukraine and for this reason we have to pay more attention to the neighbouring countries,” Minister Prodanov explained. According to him, it is important to advertise Bulgaria as a safe and peaceful place for both foreign visitors and Bulgarian tourists. “The nearby destinations - Serbia, Romania, Poland, North Macedonia, Turkey and the domestic tourism are the main backbone of the sector and we should pay serious attention to them,” he was adamant. 

For his part, Minister Sabev expressed his readiness to assist business in improving Bulgaria’s transport connectivity.

The representatives of the National Board of Tourism explained to the two ministers their ideas for boosting tourism with North Macedonia through educational exchanges between the two countries and the creation of a common sports calendar.  “It is important for us to have connectivity on both sides of the border as this creates an opportunity not only for tourism and recreation but also for work,” they informed. According to them, tourism in Bulgaria cannot operate without transportation being provided.