News February, 2010

2010/02/15

The gambling industry should be included in the general portfolio of tourist services offered in Bulgaria, according to a proposal by the Bulgarian Gaming Industry Manufacturers and Operators Trade Association.

The group has called on the government to draft a long-term development strategy for the gambling industry, which should progress in lockstep with tourism.

“Gambling tourism is still not very popular in Bulgaria although the country offers good opportunities,” Nadya Hristova of...

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2010/02/11

Bourgas municipal considers the opportunity for construction of a congress and festival centre in Bourgas, announced the head of “Tourism” department in the municipal Diyana Kolcheva. According to her the town has a great potential to develop congress tourism, not only because it is a regional centre, but also for its excellent transport connections.
At the present moment Bourgas offers enough will equipped hotels, which can offer this service.

The municipal will also discuss opportunities...

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2010/02/04

Despite the financial crisis, the Rila lakes remain the most visited tourism site in Bulgaria. During the summer season, the region was visited mainly by Bulgarian tourists. However tourists from the UK, Germany and Izrael are also attracted by the picturesque natural phenomenon.
At least 20 horses are permanently waiting in front of the “7 Rila lakes” chalet.


Tourists make a wish to come back to the site, by throwing a coin in the “Babreka” (the kidney) lake. Everyone is impressed...

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2010/02/04

The snow cover on Vitosha Mountain is sufficient and perfect for winter sport activities just above Sofia. The ski centre announced that today “Vitoshko lale”, “Mecha polyana” and the “Green slope” ski pistes are perfectly maintained and will welcome skiers. Every evening from 06.30 PM – 10.00 PM night skiing is available on “Vitoshko Lale” slope in the resort.

Snowshoeing is also available this year in the Vitosha Mountain. It is another way to discover the beauty and tranquility of the...

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2010/02/02

The heaviest snowfall was registered last night in the Vratsa region in Bulgaria.

Ski slope Parshevitsa is opened for all ski lovers for Thursday and Friday mornings, and all day long during the Saturday and Sundays.

Moderate snowfall is expected in the mountains during the next few days. A new fresh snow in the bigger resorts as Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo is expected by the end of the week.
The lower slopes in Borovets are opened again and offer perfect snow cover due to the...

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