» From Golden sands to Sozopol with comets
Two 30-year old comets will carry passengers from the Golden Sands to Sozopol in summer 2011, after 20 year break... 2011-06-16 |
» Bulgarian Tourism Targets Germany, Russia, UK
The Bulgarian Economy Ministry is launching an advertising project worth BGN 8 M, which aims at achieving a 3% growth of the revenues from tourists coming from Germany, UK and Russia... 2010-09-23 |
» Varna airport: Wizz Air shuts Sofia - Varna service for winter
Wizz Air, the largest budget air carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, is shutting down its Sofia – Varna service for the winter, according to a Varna Airport media statement on September 22 2010... 2010-09-23 |
» Bulgaria Moves Decisively to Lure Even More Russian Tourists
Bulgaria is launching a massive advertising campaign in Russia in order to expand its successful performance with respect to Russian tourists in 2010 so far... 2010-09-21 |
» Bulgaria, Romania Kick off Cross-Border Tourism Project
A cross-border project to improve and popularize tourist opportunities in north-east Bulgaria / south-east Romania is starting, reported local authorities at General Toshevo... 2010-09-20 |
» Bulgarian Spa Hotel Ranked among World's Best
A Bulgarian hotel, the Grand Hotel & SPA Primoretz Burgas, has been placed among the world's 28 best spa hotels by a Germany-based not-for-profit international association... 2010-09-20 |
» Bulgarian History Museum Reveals Early Christian Tombs
The Bulgarian Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov has stated that the early Christian tombs from the necropolis of the ancient Roman city of Serdica, which is today's Sofia, are a new tourist attraction... 2010-09-16 |
» Frankfurt Airport records unprecedented traffic boom
Fraport AG`s Frankfurt Airport (FRA) home base excelled with a new historical daily record right on the first day of August 2010 when it served 184,825 passengers... 2010-09-15 |
» More Tourists, Same Revenues for Bulgaria's Summer 2010
Budget has proved to be a four-letter-word for Bulgaria's tourism sector this year - while the number of foreign tourists is expected to mark a 5%-10% increase, revenues are forecast to remain flat at best... 2010-09-13 |
» Luzhkov Opens Moscow-owned Resort on Bulgarian Sea Coast
Mayor of Moscow Yury Luzhkov and Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov have foramlly inaugurated a resort complex on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast owned by the Russian capital... 2010-09-09 |
» Bulgarian Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Artifact in Nessebar
Bulgarian archaeologists have found a bronze hydria in a tomb dating back to 4th century BC during excavations in the Necropolis of Mesambria in the Black Sea city of Nessebar... 2010-09-09 |
» Russian Investment Funds Eye Bulgarian SPA Centers
Russian Investment funds show increased and growing interest in Bulgarian SPA centers both on the Black Sea coast and inside the country... 2010-09-07 |
» Days of Armenian culture and traditions held in Burgas
On September 1-5, Burgas is hosting the Days of Armenian culture and traditions... 2010-09-04 |
» Buyer's remorse
Bulgaria's property boom was always inextricably linked to tourism – the same factors that made it an attractive tourist destination were also responsible for the interest of foreign property buyers... 2010-09-03 |
» Bulgaria says relics of John the Baptist found on Black Sea island
Relics of John the Baptist, including a tooth and hand bones, have been found on the Bulgarian Black Sea island of Sveti Ivan (Saint John), the professor who heads a team of archaeologists, Kazimir Popkonstantinov, has said... 2010-09-03 |
» Russian Real Estate Website Enthusiastic about Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a worldwide leader in residential and commercial real estate and will remain to be so, writes Russian real estate analytic portal RWay-ru Thursday... 2010-09-02 |
» Cabinet votes 420 000 leva to restore church ‘holding John the Baptist relics’
Bulgaria’s Cabinet announced on September 1 2010 that it was giving 420 000 leva (about 210 000 euro) to the church in the Black Sea town of Sozopol that, according to claims among some Bulgarian Orthodox Church leaders, an archeologist and a Cabinet minister, holds relics of John the Baptist... 2010-09-01 |
» Top Bulgarian Archaeologist Stumbles Upon 2 Ancient Thrace Tombs
Bulgarian archaeologist Nikolay Ovcharov has discovered two tombs of Ancient Thracian rulers near the famous rock city and sanctuary of Perperikon... 2010-09-01 |
» Legendary 'Orient Express' Pulls in Bulgaria's Varna
The legendary “Orient Express,” described in Agatha Christie's novel “Murder on the Orient Express,” arrived in Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna at 4:15 pm Tuesday... 2010-08-31 |
» Locals Back Bulgarian Diaspora Minister in St. John Issue
Local authorities from Bulgarias southern Black Sea coast united in defense of the Minister without Portfolio for Bulgarians Abroad, Bozhidar Dimitorv, regarding the issue with the recently discovered of the relics of St... 2010-08-30 |
» Archeology: Roman tomb near Silistra opens to public
A fourth century Roman tomb that is one of the most valuable archeological sites in Silistra, north-eastern Bulgaria, is being reopened to the public for the first time in 20 years, Bulgarian National Television said on August 30 2010... 2010-08-30 |
» Bulgaria's Varna to Host Film Festival 'Golden Rose' in Oct
The 29th edition of the festival for Bulgarian feature film Golden Rose will be held October 2-8 in the Black Sea city of Varna... 2010-08-30 |
» Thousands Venerate St. John the Baptist in Sozopol
Thousands came to Sozopol, where relics of St. John the Baptist were recently uncovered, on the day the Eastern Orthodox Church marks St... 2010-08-29 |
» Burgas Airport Welcomes 1.5 Millionth Passenger
Olga Andreevna, who arrived at Burgas Airport on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast Saturday night 22... 2010-08-29 |
» 'VIP beaches'?
A working group of Government ministries and coastal regional and municipal administrations is to consider changes to Bulgaria’s law on the Black Sea coast – and controversy has followed a reported proposal by Bourgas governor Konstantin Grebenarov to allow restricting access to beaches in front of hotels only to guests, barring use by the general public... 2010-08-27 |
» Irakli 'eco village' plan
Reported approval by Nessebur municipality of investment plans in the protected area at Irakli, a wild beach area on Bulgaria’s northern Black Sea coast, has environmentalists up in arms... 2010-08-27 |
» Bulgarian Minister Hopes for Hemus Highway Funding by 2011
I hope that Bulgaria will have a clear agreement on the construction of the Hemus Highway within a year, said Bulgarian Minister of Regional Development Rosen Plevneliev Friday, reports the Bulgarian National TV... 2010-08-27 |
» Bulgaria's Sozopol to Host Traditional Apollonia Fest
Bulgaria's traditional Apollonia Festival of Arts will launch is 26th edition in the southern Black Sea resort town of Sozopol Saturday... 2010-08-26 |
» Segregation of beaches for rich and poor in Bulgaria is unconstitutional - Minister
Bulgarian Regional Development Minister Rossen Plevneliev has spoken against a rich-poor divide when it comes to accessing the Bulgarian Black Sea coast... 2010-08-25 |
» Major European TV Channels to Air Ads for Bulgarian Tourism
Tourism in Bulgaria will be advertised on Euronews, Eurosport, National Geographic Channel and Discovery Channel, officials announced... 2010-08-25 |
» Bulgaria FinMin: John the Baptist Relics Genuine, Vatican Says So
Bulgarias finance minister has expressed confidence the relics, recently unearthed near the coastal town of Sozopol and purported to be John the Baptist, are authentic, apparently looking to the discovery for salvation of a financial sort... 2010-08-22 |
» Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts start late-summer discounts, media reports say
Hotels in Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts are to offer discounted prices up to 33 per cent from August 23 2010, according to a report by Bulgarian National Television (BNT)... 2010-08-22 |
» Russian to the riverside
Take the narrow road next to the river Kamchia, about 25km north of Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Varna, and the first sign of Russian identity is a monument in "eternal memory" of Bulgarian communists landed in the area by Soviet submarine during World War 2... 2010-08-20 |
» Power struggle
Power cuts at resorts along Bulgaria’s coastline have left the hospitality industry irate and sparked sharp exchanges between the National Electricity Company (NEK) and Austrian-owned electricity distributor EVN, with NEK pledging to invest millions of leva by the end of 2010 to bolster the network at the seaside while EVN has underlined its own extensive investments... 2010-08-20 |
» 600 million euro for municipal sewage finally heads for Bulgaria
Bulgarian municipalities can finally tap into more than 600 million euro under the EU’s Environment operational programme for sewage systems after the scheme’s administrating body invited them to file project applications... 2010-08-20 |
» Bulgarian Tax Agents Fine Towing Cars at Black Sea Coast
The two towing cars in the Bulgarian Black Sea town of Primorsko did not have cash registers and have declared a 100% profit, the National Revenue Agency has announced... 2010-08-20 |
» Bulgaria 'to Net €3 Billion From Tourism'
Bulgaria’s tourist industry is expected to gain 6... 2010-08-19 |
» A sainted discovery
Flaunting an old tooth and a few bones is an unusual way to attract tourists and distract voters... 2010-08-19 |
» American Bluegrass band The Dust Busters to tour Bulgaria
The American Bluegrass band from New York, The Dust Busters, with special guest, Betsy Plum of the group The Calamity Janes, is coming to Bulgaria at the end of August for a series of concerts at the Black Sea coast and in Sofia... 2010-08-19 |
» Bulgarian Municipalities Modernize Drainage Systems with EU Funds
The Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water made Thursday a call to 36 municipalities to apply for EU financing to modernize their drainage and sewage systems... 2010-08-19 |
» Johnny Depp 'Visit' to Bulgaria Proves Advertisement Hoax
The Hollywood mega star Johnny Depp has never set foot in Bulgaria, the Bulgarian TV channel bTV confirms, disproving earlier, widely circulated reports the actor was spotted on the Black Sea coast... 2010-08-19 |
» Bulgaria pins faith in John the Baptist relic discovery
Archaeologists and clerics in Bulgaria claim they have unearthed bones belonging to John the Baptist, which the country's government hopes will bring salvation through tourism... 2010-08-18 |
» Bulgaria Wants More Tourists
For decades the beach holiday of choice for students and budget package tours, Bulgaria still struggles to get higher up the quality ladder... 2010-08-18 |
» Bulgarian tourism still struggles to get higher up quality ladder
For decades the beach holiday of choice for students and budget package tours, Bulgaria still struggles to get higher up the quality ladder... 2010-08-18 |
» Bulgaria takes away the tourists from the Mediterranean countries
The demand for the tours to Bulgaria shows pre-crisis indicators... 2010-08-18 |
» Bulgaria's Albena Resort Registers 10% Increase of Tourists Y/Y
The Bulgarian Black Sea resort Albena has had 10% more tourists in the summer of 2010, in comparison to last year... 2010-08-18 |
» Gray Economy Grips 50% of Bulgaria's Tourism Industry
The gray economy in the Bulgarian tourism sector is anywhere between 40% and 50%, according to the President of the Bulgarian Tourist Chamber (BTCH), Tsvetan Tonchev... 2010-08-18 |
» Foreign Investment Plummets in Bulgaria
Foreign direct investment in Bulgaria has dropped by 78 per cent for the first six months of the year, the Bulgarian National Bank, BNB, has announced... 2010-08-17 |
» Bulgarian Black Sea Coast Enjoys More Tourists in July, August
There were about 10% more tourists at the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in July and August in comparison to the same period last year... 2010-08-17 |
» World Scuba Diving Champ Fascinated by Bulgarian Sea Artifacts
The world Scuba Diving Champion, Pascal Bernabe, is searching for remnants of sunken ships in Black Sea waters near the Bulgarian coastal town of Sozopol, the TV channel bTV reports Tuesday... 2010-08-17 |
» Bulgaria's June Current Account Balance Ends on Positive
In June Bulgaria's current account had a surplus of EUR 117 M, according to Central bank data... 2010-08-16 |
» Bulgarian Nightclubs Caught in Tax Probe
The owners of Black Sea nightclubs and bars have failed to pay 150,000 euros (300,000 lev) in taxes, according to an investigation by Bulgarian tax officials... 2010-08-16 |
» Bulgaria's Sunny Beach Complains of Image Attack
Theowners of the biggest Bulgarian Black Sea resort Sunny Beach has claimed that there has been an intentional attack against the resort in the past few months... 2010-08-16 |
» National Revenue Agency discovers tax evasion in Varna nightclubs
The Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA) has discovered massive discrepancies and widespread and systematic tax evasion among certain bars, discos and nightclubs in Varna, Bulgarian media reported on August 16 2010... 2010-08-16 |
» Bulgaria Restores Balkans' Top Monastery Complex
Bulgaria will finally be able to restore one of the largest monastery complexes on the Balkans the medieval St... 2010-08-16 |
» Bulgaria's the Best for Summer 2010
Bulgaria is the best place to head for a 2010 summer a holiday, according to the Kelkoo Beach Index... 2010-08-14 |
» Bulgaria Airports Improve Security, Operations With IP Video System
Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software is being used by Fraport AG to improve both security and operational excellence at Varna and Burgas Airports in Bulgaria... 2010-08-13 |
» Bulgarian Revenue Agents Hit Black Sea Coast with Warning
The Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA) is launching overnight mass tax probes on the entire Black Sea coast, the agency announced Friday... 2010-08-13 |
» Bulgarian Capital Sofia Remains Focal Point for Business
Bulgaria's largest businesses with highest sales revenues and the most employees are in or are being established in the capital Sofia, according to a study of the Bulgarian Industrial Association... 2010-08-13 |
» Greece Neighbours in West Nile Virus Alert
People across Macedonia, Albania and Bulgaria have been warned to be alert to a possible spread of the West Nile Virus, despite the fact there have been no reported cases... 2010-08-12 |
» Bulgaria Registers Record-High Sea Water Temperatures
The temperatures of the sea water along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, which reached 30 degrees Celsius in the recent days, are the highest in 17 years, experts have announced... 2010-08-12 |
» Bulgarian Economy 'Stabilising'
Bulgaria's economy may overcome its economic crisis in the coming months, according to a report by the country's industrial association... 2010-08-11 |
» Bulgarians Rank 5th on Turkey Foreign Tourist Market
Bulgarians account for nearly 3.5% of all foreign tourists who vacationed in Turkey in June, according to data from the Turkish Economy Ministry... 2010-08-06 |
» 2 Bulgarian Agencies to Promote Tourism Abroad
Bulgarias advertising agencies Mag Advertising and Kres have won a public tender to market Bulgaria as a tourist destination abroad, according to the public tenders registry... 2010-08-05 |
» Macedonia Lifts Visa Curbs for Russians
The Macedonian government is to scrap the visa requirements for visitors from Russia over the summer in a bid to boost tourism in the country, according to reports... 2010-08-05 |
» Bulgarian Govt Awards Gas Concession to UK Company
Bulgaria is reported to have granted a 10-year concession for the extraction of natural gas to UK company Melrose Resources... 2010-08-05 |
» Increase of Russian tourists to Bulgaria
The tourist season in Bulgaria has started for the Russians as usual in June: 72 thousand people visited the country with tourist purpose (+23... 2010-08-05 |
» Bulgarian Tourism Industry to Propose Changes in Tourism Act
The tourism industry in Bulgaria has to submit suggestions for amendments to the Tourism Act by July 30... 2010-07-30 |
» Bulgarians Staying Local for Summer Holidays
Separate sets of figures show sharp decreases in the number of Bulgarians spending their summer holidays in rival destinations such as Greece, raising hopes among the local tourism industry of luring local customers through special offers, the Sofia Echo writes... 2010-07-30 |
» Internet accounts for 43% of UK travel spend
According to price comparison site Kelkoo, travel expenditure in the UK will reach ?669 per person or ?41... 2010-07-28 |
» New partner for ITP in Europe
ITP - International Travel Partnership has added another European company to its network... 2010-07-28 |
» Investment Fall 'Threatens Bulgaria Recovery'
The sharp fall in foreign investment into Bulgaria could further delay the country’s recovery from the economic crisis, leading economists have said... 2010-07-28 |
» Bulgaria's Summer 2010 - Good News, Bad News
Crass and overbuilt. A sea of concrete, sporting "For Sale" notices... 2010-07-27 |
» Berlin Mayor to Meet Bulgarian President, PM
The mayor of Berlin Klaus Wowereit is going to meet Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and PM Boyko Borisov during his official visit to Sofia Thursday... 2010-07-22 |
» Tesco does the math
Cash-strapped families should head for Bulgaria this summer if they want to get the most out of their budget, according to Tesco Travel Money... 2010-06-30 |
» Travel Channel launches in Bulgaria with Eurocom Marking Channel’s 18th language
The Bulgarian launch marks the channel’s 18th language version, and the third new language launched so far this year by Travel Channel International, Europe’s leading travel broadcaster... 2010-06-30 |
» Greece Woos Tourists with Compensation Vows
The Greek government has announced it will cover the extra costs for any tourists stranded in the country as a result of industrial action or natural disaster, much to the relief of Bulgarians, who are traditional tourists in the neighboring country... 2010-06-22 |
» Bulgarian Resorts Aim to Profit From Israel-Turkey Row
As the diplomatic chill deepens between the two former allies, where will the 400,000 Israelis who normally holiday in Turkey go on vacation now? Bulgaria hopes it has the answer... 2010-06-22 |
» Bulgaria can receive 400 000 tourists from Israel
Holidays in Bulgaria is losing its popularity due to the aggressive marketing, which is conducting by neighboring Turkey... 2010-06-18 |
» New Asian member for ITP
ITP-International Travel Partnership is continuing to expand its coverage outside Europe with the addition of Philippines-based Trends Travelmart... 2010-06-11 |
» Israeli Tourists Desert Turkey for Bulgaria over Gaza Conflict
Israel will redirect 400 000 of its tourists from Turkey to Bulgaria, as a direct result from the flaring Gaza conflict, Israeli Social Minister announced Thursday... 2010-06-10 |
» Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey Mull Joint Tourist Products
Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey have renewed plans to unite their forces and launch regional tourist products as they struggle to overcome the crisis and attract more tourists... 2010-06-06 |
» Number of Bulgarians Traveling Abroad Down by 30% in April
A total of 340 000 Bulgarians traveled abroad in April 2010, which is a decline of almost 30% year-on-year, announced the Bulgarian National Statistics Institute (NSI)... 2010-05-27 |
» Bulgarians Go For Home Resorts for May Holidays
The majority of the Bulgarians going on a vacation during the May holidays have preferred the home sea and mountain resorts to foreign destinations... 2010-05-09 |
» Nearly 30% Drop in Number of Bulgarian Tourists Abroad
There's been a 27,9% drop in the number of Bulgarian tourists abroad for March 2010 year-on-year, shows data by Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute... 2010-04-27 |
» In Bulgaria cruise season is opening
Adriana III liner this year will open the cruise season in Bulgaria... 2010-04-18 |
» Hotels hike rates as tourists run for sun
Hotel prices in southern Europe soared by as much as 42% from March to April as demand increased for sunshine destinations... 2010-04-09 |
» Yahoo! Travel Magazine Ranks Bulgaria among Top 10 Destinations
Bulgaria is among the top 10 most affordable destinations in the world according to the German-language Yahoo! Travel Magazine... 2010-04-02 |
» Bulgaria Winter Tourist Numbers Show 7,8% Increase
Bulgaria experienced a 7,8% increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting the country in January and February... 2010-03-29 |
» Bulgaria Business Frowns at Planned Tax Hikes
Representatives from all business sectors have cautioned that the hike in the value-added tax in Bulgaria should be a last-ditch measure that should only be introduced together with an overhaul in government expenditure... 2010-03-29 |
» Romania Set to Tap Bulgaria's Experience in Tourism
Romania, which has recently announced ambitious plans for the development of its seaside resorts, has declared willingness to tap the experience of its neighbor Bulgaria as far as privatization and investments in the tourism sector are concerned... 2010-03-29 |
» Bulgaria King's Party Backs Govt Anti-Crisis Measures
Bulgaria's government plans to increase the value-added tax by 2 percentage points to 22 percent has been conditionally backed by the centrist party of former king Simeon Saxe-Coburg, junior coalition member in the previous Socialist-led cabinet... 2010-03-28 |
» Bulgaria Tourism Sector Cries Foul over VAT Hike
Bulgaria's government plans to increase the value-added tax by 2 percentage points to to 22 percent triggered vehement opposition by representatives of the tourism sector, saying the move will be detrimental for them... 2010-03-25 |
» Bulgaria Holidays 2010: The Unexplored Hinterland*
By Sarah Lucas Daily Mail Lovers of Greek mythology may know where Orpheus went - his head was torn off and thrown into the River Hebros - but not where he came from: Bulgaria... 2010-03-22 |
» In Bulgaria during the construction of metro was discovered an ancient church
In Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, during the construction of a new branch of underground workers had accidentally discovered the ruins of the medieval church... 2010-03-19 |
» P&O increases Med options for 2011
P&O Cruises will next year run its biggest programme, including the introduction of Mediterranean fly-cruises... 2010-03-15 |
» TUI: Romania Tourism Lags behind Bulgaria by 7-8 Years
Tourism developed significantly in Bulgaria during the last years, while in Romania it doesn't really attract foreign investors, German tourism operator TUI manager for Marocco, Romania and Bulgaria Detlev Hohne told Deutsche Welle... 2010-03-15 |
» Bulgaria Gets Special Award at Moscow Tourism Expo ITM
Bulgaria received a special prize at the fifth annual Intourmarket (ITM) expo in Moscow, Russia... 2010-03-14 |
» Travelport continues Eastern European push
Travelport is to distribute its Galileo and Worldspan platforms in Bulgaria... 2010-03-08 |
» Greece Moves to Attract Bulgarian Tourists to Mount Athos
Greek tourism organizations have launched a promotional campaign to attract Bulgarian visitors to the Mount Athos area... 2010-03-08 |
» The Bulgarian 'Loch Ness Monster': the Water Bull of the Rabisha Lake
Nessie vs. the BulgarianWater Bull The world famous monster Nessie from the Loch Ness in Scotland is about to get a rather tough competitor the Water Bull from the Rabisha Lake in Northwestern Bulgaria... 2010-03-05 |
» Bulgarians Trips Abroad Drop by 16,5% in January
Bulgarians tend to travel abroad less, according to the latest report of the National Statistical Institute (NSI)... 2010-02-26 |
» Bulgaria's Largest Tourist Expo Kicks off in Sofia
The 27th edition of Bulgarias largest tourist fair, Holiday/SPA EXPO 2010 is opening on Thursday... 2010-02-25 |
» Expotel boost for independent venues
Hotel booking agent Expotel’s new initiative for privately-owned venues has signed up more than 100 since the start of the year... 2010-02-11 |
» Bulgaria Presented at Tel Aviv IMTM 2010 Tourism Expo
Bulgaria is to be presented at the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) 2010 in Israels Tel Aviv Tuesday and Wednesday... 2010-02-09 |
» Bulgaria December Travel Figures Show Continuing Decline
The number of visitors to Bulgaria again fell in December 2009, and Bulgarians themselves made 24% fewer visits abroad during the month... 2010-01-27 |
» Bulgaria Promoted as Tourism Destination at 3 Major Fairs
Bulgaria will push its tourism products in a big way at three nternational tourism exhibitions in European countries, which were launched this week... 2010-01-22 |
» Bulgaria Promotes Itself as All-year Slovak Holiday Destination
Bulgaria will present its national pavilion at the ITF "Slovakiatour" International Tourism Exhibition and Fair 2010, where the country will promote itself as a destination for year-round tourism in Slovakia... 2010-01-20 |
» Bulgaria Tourism Revenue Grows by 2,5% in January-November
Bulgarias revenue from the visits of foreign tourists grew by 2,5% in the first 11 months of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008... 2009-12-29 |
» Expert: Bulgaria's Tourism Sector to Stabilize in 2010
Bulgarias tourism sector is going to see a stabilization in 2010, according to Rumen Draganov, Chair of the Institute for Analises and Estimates in Tourim... 2009-12-18 |
» Bulgaria abolished visas for the citizens of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro
Now it is easier to get for a holiday to Bulgaria for the residents of the three states of the former Yugoslavia... 2009-12-16 |
» Bulgaria's Foreign Tourism Revenue up by 1,3% in Jan-Sept 2009
Bulgarias revenue from international tourist visits in the first nine months of 2009 amounts to EUR 2,271 B, which is a 1,3% increase compared to the same period of 2008... 2009-12-03 |
» Families boost adventure bookings
The Adventure Company is reporting a 79% year-on-year rise in family holiday bookings over the past two months... 2009-12-01 |
» Bulgaria Hotels to Shed 200 000 Beds in 2010 over Dire Finances
The total number of beds in Bulgarian hotels is going to drop by about 20%, down to about 800 000... 2009-12-01 |
» Bulgaria Winter Tourist Season to Be Salvaged by Bulgarians
It will be down to the Bulgarians themselves to salvage the winter tourist season, just as it happened in the summer, operators have warned... 2009-11-16 |
» Bulgaria Joins World Travel Market in London
Bulgaria is taking part in a World Travel Market (WTM) 2009 being held in London, November 9-12, the second biggest tourist exhibition in the world and the most important for the country's winter resorts... 2009-11-09 |
» London is good value, says LP
London is losing its reputation as one of the most expensive cities in the world, according to Lonely Planet... 2009-11-03 |
» Skint skiers head for Bulgaria
Recession-hit skiers and snowboarders can save 40% on the cost of their wintersports holidays by travelling to Bulgaria instead of the French Alps... 2009-10-30 |
» Bulgaria Southern Black Sea Resorts Attract Only Poor Foreigners
The southern part of Bulgaria's Black Sea coast continues to attract foreign visitors, but mainly those who are badly-off or jobless... 2009-10-12 |
» Bulgaria Top Sea Resort Sunny Beach with 10% Fewer Tourists
The number of tourists visiting Bulgaria's largest Black Sea resort, Sunny Beach, during the 2009 summer season has gone down by 10%... 2009-10-08 |
» Expert: Revenue of Bulgaria's Tourism down by 25% in 2009
Bulgaria's tourism sector is going to register a decline of 20-25% in its revenue in 2009 compared to the 2008 levels... 2009-10-07 |
» Hungary Economy Minister: Hungarians Love Bulgaria
Hungary's Minister for National Development and Economy, Istvan Varga, has said that Hungarians were especially interested in what Bulgaria had to offer in terms of tourism opportunities... 2009-09-28 |
» Bulgaria Tourism Head: No Dramatic Drops in 2009
Bulgaria's tourism sector has achieved decent results in 2009 despite the global economic crisis, according to the outgoing head of the State Tourism Agency, Aneliya Krushkova... 2009-09-28 |
» Bulgaria's Tourism Presented at Fair in Japan Capital Tokyo
Bulgaria is going to participate for a fifth year in a row in the international tourism expo JATA WTF, taking place in Japan's capital Tokyo on Sept 17-20, 2009... 2009-09-16 |
» Number of Tourists in Bulgaria Down 7,8% in 1st Half of 2009
The number of tourists visiting Bulgaria has gone down by 7,8% in the first half of 2009, the Deputy Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, Ivo Marinov, informed... 2009-09-10 |
» 40% of Bulgaria's Tourist Firms in 'Gray' Economy
At least 40% of all of Bulgaria's tourist firms are in the gray economy sector, according to Prof... 2009-09-07 |
» Bulgaria's Black Sea City Burgas with Interactive Tourist Guide
Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas has launched a new interactive tourist guide, which is the first of its type in Bulgaria... 2009-09-03 |
» Greece, Turkey Remain Bulgaria Tourists Favorite Destinations
Greece and Turgey are still Bulgarian tourists preferable and favorite destination in July 2009... 2009-08-27 |
» Bulgaria Lost 56 000 Jobs in Processing Industry - Report
Bulgaria has lost about 56 000 in the processing industry as a result of the global financial crisis, according to a report of the Sofia-based think tank Industry Watch... 2009-08-20 |
» Culture Minister: Bulgaria Should Turn into Real Tourist Destination
Bulgaria's Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov, has stated that Bulgarians have to learn how to profit from Bulgaria's cultural and historical heritage... 2009-08-15 |
» Number of Hotels in Bulgaria Rises Despite Crisis
The number of hotels in Bulgaria increased by 115 in the second quarter of 2009 year-on-year, despite the negative effects of the economic crisis on the tourist business... 2009-08-14 |
» Sofia Sees Sharp Drop in Foreign Arrivals in H1
The number of foreigners, who visited Bulgaria's capital Sofia during the first half of the year, totaled 112 217, marking a 61,7% decrease over the same period in 2008... 2009-08-08 |
» Black Sea City Burgas Set to Become Barcelona of the Balkans
Bulgaria's Black Sea city Burgas is going to have a new urban development plan that will make it look similar to the Catalan city of Barcelona... 2009-07-30 |
» Experts: Bulgaria Will Be World Class Golf Destination in 7 Years
Bulgaria has the potential and will become a world class golf destination in seven to ten years... 2009-07-29 |
» Bulgaria Black Sea Hotels Remain Empty in Middle of Summer
In the middle of the summer, hotels on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast remain half empty, and accommodation offers are exceeding the demand... 2009-07-26 |
» France Experts Introduce Wine Tours in Bulgaria
Eight Bulgarian wine tours have been selected two French experts - Claude Samson (oenologist), and Pascal Teto (marketing specialist in vine and wine field)... 2009-07-21 |
» Bulgaria Hotels to Lower Prices in 2010 - Report
Bulgarian hotels may lower prices by 30% for the 2010 season as a reaction to the discouraging results this summer... 2009-07-21 |
» Tourism in Bulgaria - Lots of Money, Nothing Invested
Bulgaria is a beautiful country, because it has everything - mountains, sea, lakes, mineral water springs, and many other natural wonders... 2009-07-20 |
» Bulgarian Hotels 20% Shut, 60% Empty
About 20% of the existing hotels in Bulgaria remain closed whereas 60% of the total number of hotel beds in the country remain unoccupied... 2009-07-14 |
» UK Tourists Visiting Bulgaria Drop by 35%
The number of UK tourists visiting Bulgaria has declined by 35% since the beginning of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008... 2009-07-03 |
» International Tourism Down by 8% - UN Report
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Thursday said international tourism has decreased by 8% for the first four months of 2009 year-on-year... 2009-07-03 |
» BA takes full-service battle to no-frills rivals
British Airways is fighting back against its budget airline rivals by claiming ‘no frills means extra bills’... 2009-06-24 |
» 300 Bulgarian Hotels to Foreclose by End of 2009
Banks in Bulgaria could end up being owners of 300 hotels by the end of the current year due to the reduced tourist numbers... 2009-06-19 |
» UK Legal Firm: Bulgaria amongst Worst Tourist Destinations
British legal firm Irwin Mitchell has listed Bulgaria as the third worst tourist destination in the world regarding reports of legal issues reported by visitors... 2009-06-12 |
» Macedonia Lures Bulgarian Tourists with 15 Billboards in Sofia
The National Tourism Agency of the Republic of Macedonia will have 15 advertising billboards placed around the Bulgarian capital Sofia... 2009-06-03 |
» Bulgaria Economy Minister: Tourism, Farming to Help Avoid Crisis
The 3% decrease of Bulgaria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is due to the shrinking of the industry... 2009-05-09 |
» Bulgaria is best for bargain break but Eurozone may cost a lot less than expected
Bulgaria has reclaimed the top spot in the annual Holiday Costs Barometer from Post Office Travel Services - overtaking last year’s top trio of Thailand, South Africa and Egypt, where prices have risen steeply... 2009-05-06 |
» Portugal back in best value top ten
Bulgaria is the cheapest place to have a holiday out of 18 destinations surveyed by Post Office Travel Services... 2009-05-01 |
» Bulgaria Tourism Board Wants EUR 45 M for Advertising
Bulgaria's National Tourism Board wants about EUR 30-45 M for advertising the Bulgarian tourism per year... 2009-04-30 |
» Bulgaria "Poorly Advertised" in Germany
Bulgaria lacks the money and strategy to roll out an efficient advertising campaign, targeting the key for the sector German tourists... 2009-04-26 |
» German Bookings for Bulgaria Summer 2009 down by 20% y/y
German bookings for Bulgaria for the upcoming summer season mark a fall of 20% on average year-upon-year, the drop ranging from 10% -15% to 25%-30% with the different tour operators... 2009-04-17 |
» A devastating earthquake is predicted in Bulgaria
In the Bulgarian city of Haskovo there is a «insurance boom», the number of concluded insurance agreements has increased more than three times... 2009-04-15 |
» Bulgaria Cultural Tourism Not Affected by Global Crisis
The sixth annual "Cultural Tourism" expo was launched Wednesday in the Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo... 2009-04-08 |
» Bulgaria State Employees to Choose New Attire or Vacation
The Bulgarian State will not slate any additional budget funds for state employees' vacations... 2009-04-02 |
» ‘Piggyback’ generation joins parents on holiday
Cash-strapped young adults are increasingly going on holiday with their parents, according to research by travelsupermarket... 2009-03-30 |
» Russian Tour Operators Boycott Bulgaria over Visa Issue
Priority Bulgarian visas are currently being given out in Moscow to Russian tour operators who have secured at least 200 seats on chartered flights to Bulgaria this summer... 2009-03-25 |
» Bulgaria Says No Tourism Slump in Summer 2009
Defying gloomy forecasts for a tourism slump, investors continue to build hotel complexes along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast, significantly increasing the number of beds... 2009-03-04 |
» Bulgarian Consul in Dubai Announces UAE Tourist and Investment Plan
Zdravelin Georgiev, Consul General of Bulgaria in Dubai, has announced that Bulgaria is planning to launch a campaign to boost two-way investment and tourist traffic with the UAE, Zawya, a business information company in Dubai, reported late Tuesday... 2009-03-04 |
» Bulgarian Tourist Business to Get EUR 3,9 B Revenue in 2009 - Report
A total of EUR 3,9 B is the expected income from the 2009 tourist season in Bulgaria, the Head of the Bulgarian Institute for Analysis and Evaluation of Tourist Business, Rumen Draganov, explained, cited by the Pari Daily... 2009-02-26 |
» Tourist firms mull over cutting prices for Bulgarians
Discounts of 10 to 30 per cent for Bulgarian holidaymakers and preferential offers for public employees are some of the measures to jump-start the local tourist sector approved by the industry council on February 23 2009... 2009-02-25 |
» Hotel owners not cutting prices, despite low demand in Bulgaria
The low number of early bookings will not move seaside hotel owners to cut prices, it emerged at a meeting of the industry and State Tourism Agency (STA) chairperson, Anelia Kroushkova... 2009-02-20 |
» Bulgarian sights may become a new wonder of the world
The unique Bulgarian sight the Belogradchik Rocks came out on top in the preliminary list of the second round of the competition for being called the most amazing wonder of the world... 2009-02-19 |
» PO confirms value of non-eurozone countries
Budapest and Prague have been identified as key city-break destinations by the Post Office... 2009-01-26 |
» 50% less tourists book summertime vacations in Bulgaria
The tourist season of 2009 may turn out to be the worst in years, Dnevnik daily reports, quoting information that the bookings in advance for summer vacations are 50% less than in 2008... 2009-01-21 |
» Bulgaria attracts more foreign visitors
Bulgaria's economy is continuing to benefit from growth in its tourism sector, according to an industry official... 2008-12-08 |
» Skiers face steep price rises
Budget skiers and those heading to the US slopes face big price rises this season, according to foreign currency supplier First Rate Exchange Services... 2008-10-24 |
» London now third most expensive city
London has dropped from second to third in Mercer HR Consulting’s Worldwide Cost of Living 2008 survey... 2008-08-01 |
» ITP extends network to Bulgaria
Agency network ITP-International Travel Partnership has signed up a new member, Travel Partner Bulgaria, part of the TUI group... 2008-07-04 |
» Spain well down best value list
Bulgaria has emerged as the world’s best value holiday destination in a report commissioned by Teletext Holidays... 2008-03-11 |
» Polish airlines unveil 2008 plans
Poland is considering selling its entire 68% stake in flag carrier LOT, while privately owned Wizz Air is planning a 35% capacity increase for summer 2008... 2008-01-03 |
» Americans in Europe want inclusive product
US Tour Operators Association president Bob Whitley has suggested that escorted tours and river cruises could be popular with cost-aware Americans planning to visit Europe in 2008... 2007-12-04 |
» Youtravel.com moves upmarket
Youtravel.com will ‘specifically target’ the higher end of the market in 2008, the VC-backed bedbank said Monday... 2007-10-08 |
» National takes its cue from time-strapped travellers
National Car Rental is rolling out its ‘key locker’ service for business travellers to ten more airports in 2008 after ‘positive’ feedback from corporate clients... 2007-09-26 |
» Budget airlines fuel UK outbound
According to the European Travel Commission, Britons have the third highest propensity for foreign travel of 38 European nationalities, behind only the Swedes and the Swiss... 2007-06-13 |
» Resorthoppa drives on
Transfer specialist Resorthoppa has added three new European destinations and is on track to reach its target of 400 gateways by the year-end... 2007-04-11 |
» Bulgaria/Canada tipped for strong W06/7
Bulgaria is emerging as a top ski destination after ‘over-delivering on expectations’, according to lastminute... 2006-09-26 |
» Excel Ireland to break even in its first year
The Irish Independent reports Excel Airways will invest €50m in its new Irish charter carrier, which starts operating next summer... 2006-09-04 |
» Self-service check-in only for domestic BA flights
British Airways is scrapping conventional airport check-in facilities for all UK domestic flights... 2006-03-22 |
» Human bird flu deaths remain a rarity
The WHO has confirmed that thirteen countries have reported their first case of avian flu in birds this month... 2006-02-24 |
» ABTA identifies festive favourites
According to ABTA, traditional Christmas and New Year holiday destinations for UK travellers are this year being challenged by up-and-coming resorts in the Arab world... 2005-12-20 |
» Libra courts Helios for low-cost launch
Libra Holidays Group (LHG) will use the ?30m raised from the sale of its stake in Excel Airways to launch a low-cost carrier and buy hotels in Croatia and Bulgaria... 2004-10-22 |
» Bulgarian H1 tourism revenues jump 25%
According to figures from the Ministry of Economy in Bulgaria, revenues from the country’s tourism totalled euro646... 2004-09-21 |
» B&B better bet in Bulgaria
The Autumn 2004 edition of Holiday Which looks at all-inclusive hotels in Bulgaria and concludes that ‘the hotels haven’t quite got it right when it comes to choice, variety and the quality of food and services on offer... 2004-09-08 |
» Bulgaria welcomes c50K Britons in July
Bulgaria’s emergence as a leisure destination has been validated by figures from the Sophia government which show that 149K Britons visited the country in the first seven months of the year, 48K of whom turned up in July... 2004-08-23 |
» Croatia/Turkey growth picked up in WTO 2002 stats
The World Tourism Organisation has revealed that the number of international arrivals in 2002 was nearly 715m, a 3... 2003-01-28 |
» Preussag’s Austrian deal adds 21,000 beds
Preussag has bought stakes in an Austrian holiday club and a privately owned Polish airline, giving it an extra 21,000 beds and 13 planes... 2001-08-24 |
