UK Media: Bulgarian Tourism Boost in 2007
12.03.2007ClickPress media : Bulgaria is bracing itself for a 10% rise in foreign tourists during 2007 as a total of 5.6 million are expected to visit. Joining the EU increases the visibility of the country as a tourist destination. Revenue from tourism in Bulgaria in 2006 reached the record one billion EUR. Eastern Europe tourism in general, particularly in the Balkans, has been gaining popularity - and represents great value-for-money when compared to its western European counterparts, believes directline-holidays sales manager Alex Pilkington. Tourists are realising Balkans holidays offer the best of both worlds from sunny beaches to world class ski resorts and are among the countries offering the lowest prices for package tours. With an increasing number of Britons choosing activity holidays and most of them turning to the mountain slopes, a boom in Bulgaria skiing holidays has followed, reports the daily. Bulgaria offers the most affordable winter sports holidays available in mainland Europe today, with Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo the most popular resorts, comments British specialists.
