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Six day holiday good for tourism - tourism institute

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Six day holiday good for tourism - tourism institute

Sport club and tennis centre Maleeva
Photo: Tsvetelina Nikolaeva

Six day holiday good for tourism - tourism institute

Fitness and spa centre Dreams
Photo: Yulia Lazarova

Six day holiday good for tourism - tourism institute

Photo: Tsvetelina Nikolaeva

The six day May holiday has been extremely good for tourism, without any cancellations, Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Assesment in Tourism said in an interview with Focus news agency.

Hotels that offer balneology were booked up a month earlier. All other hotels, along the seaside as well as throughout the country, report good occupancy.

Tourists are reportedly not only from Bulgaria and neighbouring countries. There has been an increase of visitors from Germany, the UK, Spain and Scandinavian countries, Draganov said.

Sofia has made a name for itself as a quiet town during holidays, a special town for culinary and wine tourism and enjoys a good reputation, Draganov said.

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Anonymous Megansdad Tue, May 05 2009 20:26 CET
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It is really heartening to read of tourism that is booming in this current economic climate, and you know Culinary Tourism seems to be at the heart of all success stories. I have worked in Tourism in general for years but having just completed my "Certified Culinary Tourism Professional" program I realise just how much of a bonus promoting what is unique and memorable about a destonation can be. Good luck Bulgaria, I have sampled your fine wines and hope to visit in person the next time I am in the UK!

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