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Meeting Father Christmas in Lapland or staying at a village guest house – where do Bulgarians plan to travel for the holidays?

The cost of one New Year offer at an elite hotel in the spa resort of Velingrad is… 11,500 Leva (EUR 5,868). The package for such an exorbitant price caused quite a stir in the media, yet they say it is selling like hot cakes, along with some other..

published on 12/21/22 11:25 AM

Bulgaria marks an increase in the number of tourists from traditional markets

Bulgarians have always been among the most significant contributors to the country’s tourism. In 2022, we have also registered an increase in the number of tourists from traditional markets, caretaker Minister of Tourism Ilin Dimitrov said for Nova..

published on 12/18/22 11:57 AM

Low-cost Turkish airline company launches Plovdiv-Istanbul flight

The management of Plovdiv airport and representatives of a low-cost Turkish airline have agreed on the launch of two regular flights per week from Istanbul to Plovdiv and from Plovdiv to Istanbul. The airplanes will land at Sabiha Gokcen..

published on 12/10/22 5:34 PM
View of Plovdiv from Nebet Tepe

Plovdiv: A city steeped in history with welcoming people

For people visiting Bulgaria’s second biggest city, Plovdiv for the first time, seeing its winding streets, colourful buildings and welcoming people is usually like love at first sight. People in Plovdiv will readily direct you to all the must-sees,..

published on 12/8/22 12:03 PM

Tourism business expects "hot" winter season combined with unrelenting inflation

The number of bookings for Bulgarian winter resorts is high and the tourism industry is more hopeful as this country is preparing to welcome nearly 1.2 million foreigners by the end of March 2023, the Institute for Analysis and..

published on 12/6/22 2:45 PM

Varna is one of 5 underrated cities to visit across the Balkans, according to Forbes

Bulgaria’s sea capital, as Varna has been dubbed, is one of Forbes’ “Five underrated cities to visit across the Balkans". “Though often overshadowed by the national capital of Sofia, Varna is equipped with one particularly enticing attribute for..

published on 12/5/22 12:32 PM

Foreign tourists' interest in Bulgaria is on rise

The visibility and popularity of Bulgaria as a tourist destination is growing. The outlook for tourism in 2023 is good.  This became clear after a series of bilateral meetings of Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov at the 22nd World Travel & Tourism..

published on 11/29/22 4:56 PM

Bulgaria’s winter resorts expect good tourist season

Holiday bookings for one of Bulgaria’s most beautiful winter resorts of Pamporovo have increased with more than 10% , the BTA informed. Most hotels in Pamporovo will open in the beginning of December. The beginning of the ski season will depend on the..

published on 11/25/22 11:58 AM

Ski report: Bulgaria is the cheapest place to go skiing in Europe

Bulgaria is officially the most affordable place to go skiing in Europe, according to the latest ski report by Post Office Travel Money, with Borovets and Bansko the two best resorts, Daily Mail informed.  “Expect reasonable runs suiting..

published on 11/23/22 11:43 AM

Sofia-Istanbul international train is among the top destinations of Lonely Planet for 2023

Lonely Planet, a world leader in guidebook publishing, has compiled a list of the best trips we can take in 2023 . The publication has listed the top 30 attractions in its annual ranking, which includes five categories: Eat, Journey, Unwind,..

published on 11/22/22 3:05 PM