Deputy Minister of Tourism Alexander Manolev opened the information stand of Bulgaria at one of the largest international fairs for professionals, EMITT 2016, held from January 28 to January 31 in Istanbul.
A special telephone number will start operating as of February 1, 2016 enabling Russian tourists to receive updated information about tourism opportunities in Bulgaria at the price of a local call.
The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization, Taleb Rifai, was among the first to visit the Bulgarian stand at one of the largest tourism fairs in the world - FITUR, taking place in Madrid.
Bulgaria is promoting the opportunities the country offers for year-round recreation and leisure at the largest Austrian tourism fair Ferien-Messe Wien, taking place from January 14 through January 17, 2016 in Vienna.
The ski runs in Pamporovo meet the requirements of the Ordinance on safety and information security of ski runs in Bulgaria, which has been put into implementation for the first time this season.
The Ministry of Tourism has launched, in cooperation with Bulgarian municipalities, a billboard campaign to promote domestic tourism. The campaign will cover all major municipalities and will promote tourism opportunities by regions.
Deputy Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva and Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Atanaska Nikolova presented the award in the category "Spa Destination" at the annual ceremony of the "Wonders of Bulgaria" campaign.
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