The establishment of a standalone Ministry of Tourism was a crucial political recognition of the sector’s significance for Bulgaria’s economy. This opinion was shared by participants in the Annual Meeting of the National Tourism Council.
Bulgarian hoteliers and everyone involved in the tourism sector deserve commendation on the record-breaking year we are reporting. For the first nine months of the year hotels with 10+ beds have achieved over 22 mil.
The Ministry of Tourism received the Golden Interstas 2016 international tourism award for significant contribution to the development of Bulgaria’s tourism and culture.
Bulgaria is presented as an attractive tourism destination at the 36th International Tourism Exhibition, TTR /autumn/ in Bucharest, which is held during 17 - 20 November, 2016.
The major categories for which organization and businesses will be able to file application forms are: Tourist Attraction/Tourism Site, Tourism Event, Spirit of Bulgaria, Specialized Tourism, „Tourism Destination,
Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism’s national representative office in Russia received the award as best family vacation destination for Russian tourists at a special ceremony held in Moscow.
Digvijay Singh, the general manager of the TAJ hotel chain, is in our country at the invitation of the Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, to explore the Bulgarian tourism market.
One of the most recognizable face of the global media CNN Max Foster is coming to Bulgaria to moderate the Congress on World Civilizations and Creative Tourism.
Ministry of Tourism has for the second year running become involved in the Manager for a Day initiative, as organized by Junior Achievement – Bulgaria.
The National Program for Support to the Municipalities for the Effective Management of Mineral Water Sources can provide a fresh development boost in the tourism sector for municipalities such as Stara Zagora.
The draft national budget envisages an increase of some 30% for the advertising funding, reaching nearly BGN 11 mil. This was announced by the Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, in an interview for Bulgarian National Radio.