Official opening of hotel complex “Skalite”, Belogradchik

press information by hotel "Skalite"

The official opening of the most prestigious tourist site in northwestern Bulgaria – the four-star hotel complex “Skalite” was held on November 11, 2008 in the town of Belogradchik.

The former hotel “Balkantourist”, which is located in the centre of the most attractive and fast-developing tourist town in the region, is owned by the joint-stock company Ellatzite-Med AD. Considerable investments have been made in the transforming of the old hotel building into a modern complex. Currently 70 people have been employed. The renovation and modernization of the hotel was executed over a period of 16 months by the construction company Geostroy EAD – a part of the GEOTECHMIN Group.

The Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony was accompanied by a grand parade with brass band music, and a blessing service. The event was attended by nearly 200 guests, including the presidents of Geotechmin OOD, Geostroy EAD, Geotravel AD and Ellatzite-Med AD, the mayor of Belogradchik Mr. Emil Tsankov, the governors of Vratza, Vidin and Montana municipalities and the Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus Mr. Vyacheslav Kachanov.

After the official opening, the guests were given the chance to tour of the hotel complex which has 48 luxury rooms, various food & beverage facilities, conference halls with modern equipped and a SPA centre. The event was closed with a cocktail party at which the guests tasted the chef’s specialties and the confectioner’s pastry to the sounds of pleasant classical music.