Deputy Minister

Pavlin Petrov

Pavlin Petrov holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and Tourism from the Dimitar A. Tsenov Academy of Economics and a Law Degree from the University of National and World Economy (UNWE). 

He is a seasoned representative of professionals in the tourism industry, with a wealth of experience in the private sector.

His professional career spans the hotel and catering industry, as well as the fields of education, vocational training and staff qualification.

Between 2018 and April 2024, Pavlin Petrov served as co-chair of the Bulgarian Association of Restaurants, one of the most influential organisations in the sector.

In this role, he actively engaged in public and organisational work to promote best practices and mitigate corruption mechanisms to address the personnel crisis in the tourism sector, particularly in restaurants and hotels. He participated in dialogues to initiate public debates and legislative changes, encouraging investment in tourism, job creation, and the improvement of tourism product quality.

Pavlin Petrov speaks fluent English.