'Culture Tourism 2008' Expo Starts in Veliko Turnovo

News.bg, April 16, 2008

5th international tourist exposition ‘Culture Tourism 2008' opens in Veliko Turnovo.
Firms, tourist organizations, municipalities and culture institutions will present their potential for creating of tourist product in the area of culture - cognitive tourism.

A contest for films on tourism thematic will occur in the frames of the expo.

The state agency of tourism (SAT) will handle for the first time an award for special contribution in turning the Bulgarian culture - historical heritage into tourist destination.

Bulgarian and Romanian tour operators will present the rich culture - historical heritage not only of Veliko Turnovo municipality, but also of all Bulgarian municipalities.

There also will be presented brandnew tourist products and services in Veliko Turnovo as the special ground for watching the audiovisual performance ‘Sound and Light' of the Tzarevetz Fortress Hill and the new attraction - air tours for sightseeing the area.