Bulgaria travel news on events from all spheres of travel and tourism - exhibitions, festivals, cultural and eco events, ski news and live ski conditions, news from the beach http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/articles/index.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:26:03 GMT Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/amcham_sixth_annual_ski_tournament_moves_to_borovets.html The sixth annual AmCham Ski Tournament will be held on Saturday March 13 2010 in Borovets ski resort in Rila mountain in the Martinovi Baraki II area, AmCham said. Last year, it was held in Sofia's Vitosha mountain. Participants are separated ... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:26:03 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/amcham_sixth_annual_ski_tournament_moves_to_borovets.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_skiing_in_march_photo_report_from_7th_of_march.html Borovets skiing /photo report from 7th of March 2010/ We are delighted to bring to your kind attention the latest photos from Borovets skiing resort which were taken on 7th of March 2010. Please, be kindly invited to check them, they are merely gorgeous. ... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:11:59 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_skiing_in_march_photo_report_from_7th_of_march.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/uk_government_pushes_bulgaria_to_crack_down_on_property_fraud.html The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has urged Bulgaria to raise standards and tighten controls in the Real Estate sector in the country. A letter to Bryan Talbot, who recently won his final appeal after having his dream EUR 98 000 villa stolen ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:22:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/uk_government_pushes_bulgaria_to_crack_down_on_property_fraud.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/britons_march_on_bulgaria_ski_resort_to_demand_entry_to_their_own_flats.html British investors who spent millions of pounds on flats in a Bulgarian ski resort have accused a local property firm of illegally taking possession of the building and denying them entry. About 70 families paid more than Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:14:53 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/britons_march_on_bulgaria_ski_resort_to_demand_entry_to_their_own_flats.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/happy_1st_march_baba_marta_s_day.html All Bulgarians celebrate on March 1 a centuries-old tradition and exchange martenitsas on what is called the day of Baba Marta, which this year dawned with a shy sun, spelling relatively nice weather ahead. Eagerly followed on March 1 every single ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:37:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/happy_1st_march_baba_marta_s_day.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_will_boast_new_fine_arts_center_soon.html Sofia Louvre will house two major art galleries, the former royal palace will be converted into a museum Within two years Sofia will boast a new Fine Arts centre of the type of the French Louvre, envisages an ambitious project by the Bulgarian ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:59:42 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_will_boast_new_fine_arts_center_soon.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/us_rock_legend_bob_dylan_to_sing_in_bulgaria_s_sofia.html Legendary American song-writer and musician is going to have a concert in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on June 3, 2010. Dylan's first concert in Bulgaria will be part of a European tour, his personal website announced. The tour will include Romania, ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:29:16 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/us_rock_legend_bob_dylan_to_sing_in_bulgaria_s_sofia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/chinese_go_skiing_in_bansko.html Ten Chinese tour operators examine the ski conditions in Bulgaria's Bansko Chinese rush to enjoy skiing in the best winter resort in Bulgaria- Bansko. The popular winter sport gains popularity among the middle class in the most populated country ... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:07:28 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/chinese_go_skiing_in_bansko.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_winter_resort_great_time_for_skiing.html Borovets ski report-26th of February 2010 /photo report/ We would like to kindly bring to your attention the latest photo report from Borovets skiing resort. As you will see, all ski slopes are covered with fresh white stuff. Perhaps many of you may ... Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:51:10 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_winter_resort_great_time_for_skiing.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/international_exhibition_of_vine_growing_and_wine_producing_2010_plovdiv.html International Exhibition of Vine-Growing and Wine-Producing, Plovdiv in Brief Period:14th-17th of March 2010 Where:Bulgaria's second biggest city-Plovdiv The International Exhibition of Vine-Growing and Wine Producing is more popular as ... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:21:06 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/international_exhibition_of_vine_growing_and_wine_producing_2010_plovdiv.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/skiing_in_borovets_time_for_family_holidays_photo_report_16th_of_february_.html Borovets ski resort-photo report from 16th of February 2010 We are delighted to present you the latest photo report from the gorgeous Borovets skiing resort which is rather popular with advanced skiers and novices alike. Please, note that all ... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:49:05 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/skiing_in_borovets_time_for_family_holidays_photo_report_16th_of_february_.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_ski_resort_photo_report_from_9th_of_february.html We are extremely happy to invite you to take your virtual tour of Borovets skiing resort which is currently packed with fluffy snow. We have taken for you some lovely photos in order to welcome you to head for a delightful web journey in the oldest skiing ... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:30:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_ski_resort_photo_report_from_9th_of_february.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/markudjika2_chair_lift_2_02_2010.html Luben - our representative in Borovets ski resort submitted for you several short videos from the Borovets ski runs, shot on 02 February 2010. Remember that if you book your hotel or ski packages in Borovets with us, not only you get great local prices, ... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:42:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/markudjika2_chair_lift_2_02_2010.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/chepelare_ski_area_webcams_live.html Chepelare ski area webcams live - 3 Chepelare web cams launched Bulgaria-Hotels.Com has launched 3 live web cams from the ski runs in Chepelare ski resort for you to be able to see live. The webcams show live images from the ski area of Chepelare ... Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:10:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/chepelare_ski_area_webcams_live.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/february_skiing_2010_best_time_for_your_pleasant_skiing_vacation.html February skiing-ski holidays, deals and discounts in February Why don't you enjoy a skiing holiday in February 2010 in Bulgaria's winter resorts and take advantage of the excellent mid-season ski conditions. Lower Cost February/March Skiing! ... Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:56:10 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/february_skiing_2010_best_time_for_your_pleasant_skiing_vacation.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/many_and_more_accessible_parks_for_skiing_and_snowboarding_are_the_wish_of_young.html Many and more accessible parks for skiing and snowboarding are the wish of young competitors. Mr. Nikolay Naydenov, a contestant and a member of the Bulgarian association of freestyle skiing said :'' I would be delighted to see that one of Bulgaria's ... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:19:24 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/many_and_more_accessible_parks_for_skiing_and_snowboarding_are_the_wish_of_young.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_new_jewel_of_festa_hotels_in_borovets_skiing_resort.html Festa Hotels opened its two new luxurious hotels in Borovets skiing resort and thus it has cemented its reputation as a serious competitor in the popular ski resort. Two new hotels of the hotel chain Festa Hotels has opened their door in Borovets ... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:58:14 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_new_jewel_of_festa_hotels_in_borovets_skiing_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/road_of_roman_emperors_will_attract_foreign_tourists.html Bulgaria and Serbia have discussed a joint product in the sphere of tourism. Its name is The Road of Roman Emperors through the Balkans. The tourist route ''The road of Roman Emperors'' connects towns where Roman Emperors were born. Bulgaria ... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:21:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/road_of_roman_emperors_will_attract_foreign_tourists.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_capital_city_sofia_expects_million_bgn_tourism_income_in_2010.html Sofia municipality expects 1.8 million BGN revenue from tourism in 2010, reported Sofia's mayor Yordanka Fandakova. The tourism income in 2009 was estimated at 1.46 million BGN.Sofia municipality plans to invest 100 000 BGN in a new tourism ... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:15:51 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_capital_city_sofia_expects_million_bgn_tourism_income_in_2010.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/five_bulgarian_hotels_were_bestowed_diamond_awards_of_ihra.html Bulgaria was given five of the total 20 annual Diamond Awards which International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA) traditionally bestows every year. Four Bulgariann hotels and one restaurant chain were given the prestigious International ... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:45:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/five_bulgarian_hotels_were_bestowed_diamond_awards_of_ihra.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_tourism_possibilities_presented_to_russian_holidaymakers.html The deputy minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism has presented opportunities for tourism in Bulgaria on the website of the Russian newspaper ''Komsomolskaya Pravda''. Mr. Marinov and the chairman of Bulgarian Association for SPA and wellness ... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:12:16 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_tourism_possibilities_presented_to_russian_holidaymakers.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/veliko_turnovo_allocates_eur_for_tourism_advertisement.html About 12 000 EUR will be allocated for the popularization of Veliko Turnovo as a Balkan cultural tourism capital, announced the chairman of the Municipal Tourism Agency Mr. Panov. New information brochures, representing Veliko Turnovo, are planned ... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:24:27 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/veliko_turnovo_allocates_eur_for_tourism_advertisement.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_presidency_opened_doors_for_an_archaeological_exhibition.html Days of Open Doors began in the Presidency in Sofia city with the opening of an archaeological exhibition of finds and monuments of medieval Bulgarian capitals Pliska, Preslav and Tarnovgrad. Anyone can visit the exhibition ''Following the footsteps ... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:48:06 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_presidency_opened_doors_for_an_archaeological_exhibition.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_good_value_for_skiers.html People looking for a ski holiday can pick up "excellent deals" at the moment, according to one expert. Anthony Chenery, travel expert at Teletext Holidays, said many good package holidays are available at the moment because operators are cutting ... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:00:17 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_good_value_for_skiers.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_final_of_the_alpine_ski_competition_for_the_cup_memorial_iliya_pavlov.html The traditional ski competition for the cup ''Memorial Iliya Pavlov'' took place on the 28th and 29th of January 2010 in Borovets winter resort. 100 participants from Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Romania and Macedonia took place in the competition. Sylvia ... Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:00:24 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_final_of_the_alpine_ski_competition_for_the_cup_memorial_iliya_pavlov.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/an_avalanche_covered_seven_tourists_in_pirin.html Seven tourists were covered by an avalanche in the area Palashitsa, Banderitsa chalet in Pirin Mountain. 34-year old woman from Sofia has been seriously injured. This has been announced by the team of Mountain Rescue Service in Bansko. Nine tourists, ... Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:39:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/an_avalanche_covered_seven_tourists_in_pirin.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_hemodialysis_center_starts_functioning_in_bulgaria_s_summer_resort_albena.html A hemodialysis center will start functioning in Bulgaria's summer resort Albena during the summer season 2010. It is suitable for everyone who needs such healing procedures. Thus, one of most beautiful resorts in Bulgaria-Albena, will become a ... Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:56:27 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_hemodialysis_center_starts_functioning_in_bulgaria_s_summer_resort_albena.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/skiing_in_borovets_yastrebets_27_01_2010.html Luben - our representative in Borovets ski resort submitted for you several intersting videos including night-skiing video from the Borovets ski runs, shot on 27 January 2010. Remember that if you book your hotel or ski packages in Borovets with us, not ... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:33:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/skiing_in_borovets_yastrebets_27_01_2010.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/extreme_ski_and_snowboard_competition_in_borovets_ski_resort.html For third consecutive year, Slope Style competition for the prestigious cup ''Ice Angels'' will take place on the 30th of January 2010 in Borovets winter resort. The competition is organized by Bulgarian freestyle and extreme ski association, Sports ... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:28:56 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/extreme_ski_and_snowboard_competition_in_borovets_ski_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/great_snow_in_borovets_skiing_resort_29th_of_january_2010_report.html Report from Borovets skiing resort-photos, weather, ski conditions, temperatures We are delighted to bring to your kind attention the latest report from the gorgeous Borovets winter resort-the paradise for every skier!Please, note that the ... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:30:02 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/great_snow_in_borovets_skiing_resort_29th_of_january_2010_report.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/mall_bansko_has_opened_officially_in_the_favourite_bulgaria_s_skiing_resort.html Mall Bansko was opened officially on the 23th of January 2010 in the famous mountainous resort, bearing the same name-Bansko . The grandiose shopping centre is located next to the fist station of the cabin lift and it comprises 5800 m2 area. There ... Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:30:07 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/mall_bansko_has_opened_officially_in_the_favourite_bulgaria_s_skiing_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_took_part_in_the_biggest_tourism_fair_in_northern_europe.html Bulgaria took part in MATKA tourism fair/'Journey'/ which was held from 21st until 24th of January 2010 in Helsinki, Finland. Bulgaria presented its tourism opportunities and major tourist destinations. Bulgaria participated in the biggest tourism ... Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:02:58 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_took_part_in_the_biggest_tourism_fair_in_northern_europe.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_winter_resort_latest_photo_report_26th_of_january_2010_ski_conditions.html Borovets skiing conditions-photos from 26th of January 2010 We are glad to bring to your kind attention the latest photo report from Borovets ski resort. Photos, shot on the 26th of January 2010, show that the skiing conditions in Borovets are ... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:47:33 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_winter_resort_latest_photo_report_26th_of_january_2010_ski_conditions.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_snow_forecast_for_borovets_skiing_resort_for_the_period_from_27th_january_20.html We are delighted to bring to your attention the new weather forecast for Borovets skiing resort so that you will be able to plan your skiing holiday in a better way and know what you should expect upon arrival. Currently skiing conditions in ... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:04:27 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_snow_forecast_for_borovets_skiing_resort_for_the_period_from_27th_january_20.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_snow_forecast_for_bansko_skiing_resort_for_the_period_from_27th_january_20.html Bansko sees a moderate fall of snow in the next couple of days /more particularly 28th of January 2010 and 1st of February 2010/. Therefore, the heaviest snowfall is expected on the 29th of January 2010 during the night. It will be raining on the ... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:09:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_snow_forecast_for_bansko_skiing_resort_for_the_period_from_27th_january_20.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_snow_forecast_for_pamporovo_skiing_resort_for_the_period_till_2_february_201.html We are delighted to bring to your attention the latest weather forecast for Pamporovo skiing resort. Don't miss to check our snow reports and Live ski conditions in order to gain better idea of the skiing opportunities for days that you are interested ... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:24:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_snow_forecast_for_pamporovo_skiing_resort_for_the_period_till_2_february_201.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/more_snow_expected_over_bulgaria_ski_resorts.html More snow is expected over Bulgaria, although in moderate quantities, while the arctic grip will ease slightly as temperatures hesitantly edge upwards. Cloud cover will continue over most of the country and up to five cm of fresh snow is expected ... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:02:39 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/more_snow_expected_over_bulgaria_ski_resorts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/lady_gaga_reported_to_sing_in_bulgaria_s_lovech.html Unconfirmed media reports have it that pop singer Lady Gaga may have a performance in Northern Bulgaria in the spring of 2010. Lady Gaga will perform at the "Lovech Fest" in the northern city of Lovech, according to the Standart Daily which claims ... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:50:29 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/lady_gaga_reported_to_sing_in_bulgaria_s_lovech.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_hosts_ih_ra_board_of_directors_conference.html Bulgaria will host a conference of the International Hotel and Restaurant Association (IH&RA) Board of Directors in May 2010. This was announced during IH&RA congress in Belgrade, Serbia. Bulgaria's Deputy Economy, Energy and Tourism Minister ... Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:42:15 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_hosts_ih_ra_board_of_directors_conference.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/markudjika_skiing.html Luben - our representative in Borovets ski resort submitted for you several short videos from the Borovets ski runs, shot on 25 January 2010. Remember that if you book your hotel or ski packages in Borovets with us, not only you get great local prices, ... Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:45:22 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/markudjika_skiing.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/lovely_photos_from_the_sunniest_bulgarian_winter_resort_photos_from_17th_of_janu.html We doubt that you don't know which the sunniest ski resort in Bulgaria is. Frankly, if you have ever spent your holiday in Bulgaria, you should know what we are talking about. Otherwise, we believe that certainly you may not be aware of some essential ... Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:42:03 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/lovely_photos_from_the_sunniest_bulgarian_winter_resort_photos_from_17th_of_janu.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovec_18_01_2010_martinovi_baraki_skiing_down.html Luben - our representative in Borovets ski resort submitted for you several short videos from the Borovets ski runs, shot on 18 January 2010. After the snowfall this morning there's again a lot of snow and sun on the ski runs. Remember that if you book ... Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:07:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovec_18_01_2010_martinovi_baraki_skiing_down.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_ski_runs_snow_report_14_january_2010.html Fresh photos from the ski runs in Pamporovo ski resort Live snow report from the ski runs in Pamporovo from 14.01.2010 - check out the skiing conditions in Pamporovo. The photos are taken and uploaded by the representative of Bulgaria-Hotels.Com in ... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:58:47 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_ski_runs_snow_report_14_january_2010.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_snow_report_ski_runs_video_14_january_2010.html Luben - our representative in Borovets ski resort submitted for you several short videos from the Borovets ski runs, shot on 14 January 2010. After the snowfall this morning there's again a lot of snow and sun on the ski runs. Remember that if you book ... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:03:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_snow_report_ski_runs_video_14_january_2010.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/fresh_snow_at_borovets_ski_resort_photo_report.html Latest Borovets photo report-14th of January 2010 Here we go, again we have the latest and best photos from Borovets ski resort. All amazing photos were shot on the 14th of January 2010. Magnificent sceneries, simply true feast for your eyes, ... Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:29:25 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/fresh_snow_at_borovets_ski_resort_photo_report.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/photo_exhibition_bulgaria_s_full_magnificence_at_samokov_hotel_in_the_winter_r.html The photo exhibition ''Bulgaria's full Magnificence'' is organized by the management of Samokov hotel and the National Donation Fund "13 Centuries Bulgaria" 144 photos present the history of Christianity at Bulgaria's lands and Bulgarian miracles, ... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:53:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/photo_exhibition_bulgaria_s_full_magnificence_at_samokov_hotel_in_the_winter_r.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sol_luna_bay_hotel_the_only_bulgarian_hotel_in_the_top_rating_of_holiday_check_a.html 4-star Sol Luna Bay in the summer resort of Obzor is the only hotel in Bulgaria, included in the annual ranking of the Holiday Check Award 2010, in which 99 hotels from all over the globe took place, announced Sol Melia Bulgaria. Guests have given ... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:40:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sol_luna_bay_hotel_the_only_bulgarian_hotel_in_the_top_rating_of_holiday_check_a.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/grandiose_project_will_turn_sofia_into_an_imposing_spa_center.html Huge project of Sofia Municipality foresees to turn the capital city of Bulgaria into an attractive tourist destination, written Standard newspaper. The plans, associated with the wealth of Sofia's mineral springs, are the most important ones. ... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:57:42 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/grandiose_project_will_turn_sofia_into_an_imposing_spa_center.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/investment_in_pamporovo_ski_resort.html Pamporovo tries to catch up with Borovets and Bansko winter resort with many innovations What to the skiers need? Certainly, they will be happy with snow-packed, well-groomed and cleared of stones ski tracks and reliable ski lifts. Everything ... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:10:56 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/investment_in_pamporovo_ski_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/french_residents_select_bulgaria_as_a_preferred_dental_tourism_destination.html French tourists prefer Bulgaria and Hungary as their dental and medical tourism destinations, 24 Chasa Newspaper reported. The two countries are preferred mainly due to the excellent dental interventions. A short visit to a Bulgarian or a Hungarian ... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:24:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/french_residents_select_bulgaria_as_a_preferred_dental_tourism_destination.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_aims_at_attracting_turkey_bound_israeli_tourists.html Bulgaria's Minister of Energy, Economy and Tourism, Traicho Traikov, discussed with his Israeli colleague, Stas Misezhnikov, the possibility to attract more Israeli residents to visit Bulgaria's tourist destinations. A particular attention was ... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:37:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_aims_at_attracting_turkey_bound_israeli_tourists.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tsarevets_castle_in_veliko_turnovo_retains_magnetic_pull.html In spite of the global economic downturn, close to 271 000 tourists visited the Tsarevets Castle in the medieval Bulgarian capital Veliko Turnovo in 2009, according to Sonya Petrova, head of the Tourism Department in the Regional History Museum, ... Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:24:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tsarevets_castle_in_veliko_turnovo_retains_magnetic_pull.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/lift_pass_for_6_inconsecutive_days_at_chepelare_ski_resort.html It will be the first time in Bulgaria that the ski area of a winter resort, Chepelare in particular will put into circulation lift pass for 6 non-consecutive days, valid till end of season 2010, said representatives of Chepelare ski resort. For ... Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:52:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/lift_pass_for_6_inconsecutive_days_at_chepelare_ski_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_best_spa_and_wellness_bulgarian_resort_sandanski_had_successful_season.html Crisis in 2009 did not affected seriously tourism in the popular SPA and wellness resort Sandanski and overall the tourist year passed successfully, declared Maria Taushanova, secretary of the Association of Hoteliers, restaurateurs and tour operators ... Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:10:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_best_spa_and_wellness_bulgarian_resort_sandanski_had_successful_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/suitable_conditions_for_tourism_in_the_mountains.html Suitable conditions for tourism in the mountains, said for Darik Radio Hristo Velkov who is on duty at the main office of the Mountain Rescue Service of the Bulgarian Red Cross. In the morning there have been blowing winds at the summits, but the ... Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:24:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/suitable_conditions_for_tourism_in_the_mountains.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_beach_resorts_count_on_german_high_school_seniors.html German high school seniors are the tourists Bulgaria largest sea resort Sunny Beach counts on to fill its hotels. Over 30 hotels have reservations for German high school proms and the students are expected to be the first tourists arriving at ... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:11:57 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_beach_resorts_count_on_german_high_school_seniors.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/artificial_snow_in_borovets_skiing_resort_compensates_for_the_lack_of_real_one_p.html Take a glimpse at our fresh photos which our Borovets rep has taken for you. Snow cannons are working in order to ensure reasonable skiing conditions at Borovets major pistes! The unusual warm weather in Bulgaria forced Bulgaria's ski resorts ... Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:27:31 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/artificial_snow_in_borovets_skiing_resort_compensates_for_the_lack_of_real_one_p.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_sees_record_high_temperatures.html Temperature records were recorded in Southern Bulgaria and the capital Sofia on Thursday, marking the second period of unusually warm weather since the new year set in. Thermometers soared to 14 centigrade in the capital, beating by two centigrades the ... Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:41:18 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_sees_record_high_temperatures.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_snow_report_ski_runs_video_4_january_2010.html flowplayer("player14688", "/fp/flowplayer.swf", { clip: { autoPlay: false, autoBuffering: true } }) Borovets snow report - Markudjika ski run skiing - 4 January 2010 video flowplayer("player14687", "/fp/flowplayer.swf", { clip: { autoPlay: false, ... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:39:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_snow_report_ski_runs_video_4_january_2010.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_endures_cold_heavy_traffic.html A freezing cold front swept over much of Bulgaria on Sunday with snowstorms snarling the intensified traffic as the Christmas and New Year holidays are coming to an end. The onset of northern and northwestern winds sent the mercury plummeting ... Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:45:58 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_endures_cold_heavy_traffic.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_weather_forecast_in_brief.html Pamporovo Weather Forecast in Brief It has been snowing in Pamporovo winter resort. A dusting of new snow is forecasted. Freeze-thaw conditions are expected. Snowfalls are expected from the 5th of January 2010 onwards. However, it may be drizzling ... Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:34:18 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_weather_forecast_in_brief.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_weather_in_brief.html Currently temperatures in Borovets skiing resort are below 0 degrees. Next snowfalls are expected on the 5th of January 2010. However, the weather will gradually change and generous snowfalls are anticipated on the 9th of January 2010. Temperatures ... Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:13:53 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_weather_in_brief.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_rila_monastery_builds_hydro_power_plant_with_eu_money.html One of Bulgaria's most popular monasteries, the Rila Monastery, is going to construct a small hydro power plant in order to get a new reliable electricity supply. The entire cost of the project Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:04:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_rila_monastery_builds_hydro_power_plant_with_eu_money.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_hotels_fully_occupied_for_new_year_s_eve.html 99% of Pamporovo hotels are booked for New Year's Eve, reported from the local tourist association. Although Bulgaria's sunniest ski resort has not seen much snow so far, it is not expected that tourists will cancel their bookings for January ... Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:58:07 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_hotels_fully_occupied_for_new_year_s_eve.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/foreign_tourists_have_compensation_for_the_lack_of_snow_at_bulgaria_s_skiing_res.html Due to the lack of snow at Bulgaria's winter resorts, foreign tourists will receive compensation up to 20.00 GBP per each day when ski tracks are closed, announced the Telegraph newspaper. The insurance in cases of lack of snow /''no-snow guarantee''/ ... Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:03:53 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/foreign_tourists_have_compensation_for_the_lack_of_snow_at_bulgaria_s_skiing_res.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourists_from_greece_macedonia_and_serbia_visited_bansko.html Many tourists from Serbia, Macedonia and Greece have visited Bansko in the last couple of days. Just to remind you that visas for Macedonian and Serbian residents were abolished on the 19th of December 2009 and apparently this resulted in the ... Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:17:08 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourists_from_greece_macedonia_and_serbia_visited_bansko.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/greek_tourists_at_bulgaria_s_winter_resorts_for_new_year.html Many Greek tourists will prefer Bansko for their unforgettable holiday during the festive season, said the Mr. Ivanov. According to figures, many Greeks will visit Bansko for their New Year holiday. Tourists from Greece prefer the mountainous ... Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:10:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/greek_tourists_at_bulgaria_s_winter_resorts_for_new_year.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/russian_tourists_filled_the_famous_spa_resort_hissar.html Bulgarian newspaper Monitor announced that many Russian tourists have filled hotels in Hissar in the last couple of days. Surprisingly some of the tourists have made their reservations only weeks ahead of the festive season. Not only did Russian ... Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:36:05 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/russian_tourists_filled_the_famous_spa_resort_hissar.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/heavy_metal_legends_set_for_sofia_concert.html Hard rock heavies Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax will perform together in Bulgaria in 2010. All four bands will take part in the travelling Sonisphere Festival, starting on June 16 at in Warsaw, Poland. The tour also includes two-days ... Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:19:49 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/heavy_metal_legends_set_for_sofia_concert.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_awaits_romanian_tourists.html A new project ''A catalogue of Bulgaria tourism'' was issued and it is aimed at attracting Romanian tourists. The goal of the initiative is the professional representation of Bulgaria as an attractive holiday destination for Romanian tourists ... Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:11:21 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_awaits_romanian_tourists.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/possibilities_for_various_kinds_of_tourism_in_bulgaria_introduced_in_macedonia.html The day of Open Doors has been organized on the occasion of the abolition of Bulgarian visas for residents from Macedonia and Serbia in order to make popular opportunities for winter tourism, wellness and SPA holidays in Bulgaria among Serbian ... Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:00:41 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/possibilities_for_various_kinds_of_tourism_in_bulgaria_introduced_in_macedonia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/mild_climate_in_bulgaria_disappointed_skiers.html The unusual warm weather in Bulgaria and hurricanes hindered ski fans and tourists from taking advantage of the free Christmas days. Unfortunately, most of the tracks in Bulgaria's winter resorts were closed and only some of them were working in ... Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:39:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/mild_climate_in_bulgaria_disappointed_skiers.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/newest_shopping_mall_in_sofia_will_open_march.html The newest shopping mall in Sofia - Serdika Center - is going to be opened on March 16, 2010. This has been announced by its manager, Atanas Radev. More than 96% of the spaces in the new mall have already been rented. The total investment in the project ... Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:59:20 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/newest_shopping_mall_in_sofia_will_open_march.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ski_tracks_in_pamporovo_comply_with_world_standards.html This year Pamporovo's ski tracks are in conformity with all world standards. Moreover, it is expected that the sunniest Bulgaria's ski resorts will be given an International quality certificate for their maintenance. This was reported by the chairwoman ... Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:16:28 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ski_tracks_in_pamporovo_comply_with_world_standards.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_neighbours_to_enjoy_skiing_resorts.html Bulgaria's winter resorts will see more tourists from the area this winter season. It is expected that many tourists from Romania, Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia will show great interest in Bulgaria's winter resorts. It is expected that the opening ... Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:33:19 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_neighbours_to_enjoy_skiing_resorts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_moscow_plovdiv_flight_inaugurated.html A new weekly Moscow Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:05:32 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_moscow_plovdiv_flight_inaugurated.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/merry_christmas_and_happy_new_year.html Merry Christmas and a very special 2010! Wishing you all the wonder and beauty of Christmas. May all your Christmas dreams come true. Wish you a blessed Christmas. Wishing you the most joyous festive season and a New Year filled with Peace and ... Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:23:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/merry_christmas_and_happy_new_year.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_weather_six_days.html Borovets weather forecast for the next 6 days Light rain is falling right now /25th of December 2009/. Undoubtedly there will be freeze-thaw conditions until Saturday night. It is expected that the minimum temperature will be -7 degrees Saturday night. ... Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:11:47 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_weather_six_days.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_weather_conditions_six_days.html There was light rain yesterday. However, the temperatures changed significantly and the weather has become colder and a dusting of snow is anticipated on 25th of December during the night. The weather will be severe, however, because Bansko will see ... Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:30:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_weather_conditions_six_days.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_weather_forecast_six_days.html It was drizzling on the 25th of December. Pamporovo's snow blanket remains intact and it is not melting as quickly as in Borovets. However, the weather is freezing as the minimum temperature will be -2 degrees on Saturday night. Fortunately, there ... Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:42:33 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_weather_forecast_six_days.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bourgas_and_kirklareli_to_launch_interactive_tourist_guide.html The mayor of Bourgas Municipality and his deputy has met officially their colleagues from Kirklareli, Turkey. They have discussed the possibilities for future joint projects within the initiative ''Program for international partnership Bulgaria-Turkey ... Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:49:09 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bourgas_and_kirklareli_to_launch_interactive_tourist_guide.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/post_office_travel_services_names_bansko_best_value_family_ski_resort.html Ski resorts in Bulgaria and Austria are best value for UK families this winter, according to new research by the Post Office Travel Services. Bansko ski resort in Bulgaria emerged as best value for UK families followed by Ellmau in Austria. ... Thu, 24 Dec 2009 22:06:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/post_office_travel_services_names_bansko_best_value_family_ski_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_is_fully_booked_for_the_holiday_season.html Almost 100% of accommodation capacity of Pamporovo is fully booked for Christmas and New Year holidays, reported the chairman of the tourist association ''Rhodopes''. She said that the majority of people have made their Christmas and New Year ... Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:33:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_is_fully_booked_for_the_holiday_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_ski_runs_snow_report_december_2009.html Fresh photos from the ski runs in Borovets ski resort Borovets opened the ski season with a great snow show Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:53:46 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_ski_runs_snow_report_december_2009.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_is_fully_booked_for_the_holiday_season.html Almost 100% of accommodation capacity of Pamporovo is fully booked for Christmas and New Year holidays, reported the chairman of the tourist association ''Rhodopes''. She said that the majority of people have made their Christmas and New Year holiday ... Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:53:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_is_fully_booked_for_the_holiday_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/news_ru_this_year_jewish_tourists_enjoy_skiing_in_bulgaria_s_top_winter_resorts.html Tourists from Israel will be delighted to spend their winter vacation in Bulgaria's top skiing resorts. The Russian media News.ru has pointed out that actually skiing holidays become tradition many Jewish families. Famous French, Italian and Swiss ... Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:35:57 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/news_ru_this_year_jewish_tourists_enjoy_skiing_in_bulgaria_s_top_winter_resorts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo-ski-season-2009-2010.html flowplayer("player14688", "/fp/flowplayer.swf", { clip: { autoPlay: false, autoBuffering: true } }) Bansko ski season 2009/2010 official opening - video 2 flowplayer("player14687", "/fp/flowplayer.swf", { clip: { autoPlay: false, autoBuffering: ... Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:36:28 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo-ski-season-2009-2010.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_sunniest_ski_resort_pamporovo_kicks_off_winter_season.html One of Bulgaria's top ski resorts Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:27:05 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_sunniest_ski_resort_pamporovo_kicks_off_winter_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_opened_the_ski_season_with_a_great_snow_show.html The ski season in the oldest Bulgarian winter resort-Borovets was opened on the 20th of December. The resort has proven that it may be considered as the best skiing venue in Bulgaria. Lots of party surprises, snow shows, attractions and excellently ... Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:52:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_opened_the_ski_season_with_a_great_snow_show.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_snow_report_ski_runs_video_21_december_2009.html Our representative in Borovets ski resort submitted for you five short videos from the Borovets ski runs, shot on 21 December 2009. flowplayer("player14688", "/fp/flowplayer.swf", { clip: { autoPlay: false, autoBuffering: true } }) Borovets snow ... Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:17:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_snow_report_ski_runs_video_21_december_2009.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko-ski-season-2009-2010.html flowplayer("player14688", "/fp/flowplayer.swf", { clip: { autoPlay: false, autoBuffering: true } }) Bansko ski season 2009/2010 official opening - video 2 flowplayer("player14687", "/fp/flowplayer.swf", { clip: { autoPlay: false, autoBuffering: ... Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:20:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko-ski-season-2009-2010.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/russian_investor_to_build_a_crystal_castle_in_golden_sands.html Although the global crisis is at its highest, a Russian investor from Sankt Petersburg decided to build a crystal palace in Golden Sands which will be able to compete in terms of luxury and sumptuousness with the famous castles in Dubai. The ... Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:07:03 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/russian_investor_to_build_a_crystal_castle_in_golden_sands.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pleven_panorama_to_have_an_outside_elevator_and_an_observation_site_on_the_top.html New project foresees the construction of an outside elevator of Bulgaria's popular tourist site- Pleven Panorama 1877 and respectively a site for observation, located on its roof in order to attract tourists. The goal is to give numerous Pleven ... Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:00:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pleven_panorama_to_have_an_outside_elevator_and_an_observation_site_on_the_top.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/biosphere_park_opens_in_strandzha.html The Bulgaria Foundation for Biodiversity started a new two-year project for the preservation of the biodiversity and sustainable development in the region of the Nature Park Strandzha. The project will demonstrate what kind of benefits it has for ... Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:55:33 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/biosphere_park_opens_in_strandzha.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgarian_ski_resorts_fight_against_heritage_status_amid_claims_it_will_harm_pro.html Two towns in Bulgaria where new ski developments have attracted a large number of international property investors are opposing their inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Bansko and Razlog on the edge of the UNESCO protected Pirin Mountain ... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:24:16 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgarian_ski_resorts_fight_against_heritage_status_amid_claims_it_will_harm_pro.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bosnian_winter_resorts_fear_competition_from_bulgaria.html With growing competition in the ski resorts of Bulgaria and Romania, hotels in all the ski resorts in BH are likely to cut their rates by up to 30 per cent, the national hospitality association has confirmed. Although there is no official decision in ... Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:36:45 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bosnian_winter_resorts_fear_competition_from_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_thracian_treasures_exhibited_in_seoul.html Seoul will be the host of an exhibition of Bulgaria's Thracian treasures in 2010. 2010 is a symbolic year as Bulgaria and South Korea will mark 20 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Bulgarian President ... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:41:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_thracian_treasures_exhibited_in_seoul.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_hotels_to_shed_beds_in_over_dire_finances.html The total number of beds in Bulgarian hotels is going to drop by about 20%, down to about 800 000. This has been forecast by Rumen Draganov, head of the Bulgarian Center for Analysis and Estimates in Tourism. Draganov says that some 200 000 beds ... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:19:51 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_hotels_to_shed_beds_in_over_dire_finances.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/cheap_and_less_popular_ski_resorts_in_bulgaria.html Why don't you choose a cheap skiing resort for your winter holiday? One day ski lift pass in cheap skiing resorts vary from 10 to 25 BGN. There are many winter resorts in Bulgaria which offer excellent conditions for skiing at relatively cheap ... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:22:56 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/cheap_and_less_popular_ski_resorts_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ski_lift_passes_get_more_expensive.html The official start of the winter tourist season coincides with the time when ski lift passes will get more expensive. For instance, the price will be increased by 13% in some winter resorts. On the other hand, some offers have a discount up to ... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:50:04 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ski_lift_passes_get_more_expensive.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/artificial_snow_in_bansko_skiing_resort.html If the temperatures in Bansko drop below 0 Celsius, artificial snow facilities will be put into motion. The director of the ski zone in Pirin Mountain said that it is impossible for artificial snow making facilities to start functioning until ... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:55:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/artificial_snow_in_bansko_skiing_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/skiers_to_have_one_ski_pass_card_for_chepelare_and_pamporovo.html It is considered that the issuance of a common ski passcard for Chepelare and Pamporovo skiing resort will turn the two winter venues for a winter sports complex, similar to those in Austria. The idea has been launched by the Chepelare Municipality. It ... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:10:53 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/skiers_to_have_one_ski_pass_card_for_chepelare_and_pamporovo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/lift_in_borovets_skiing_resort.html Skiers, who have chosen Borovets for their skiing vacation, will be able to take delight in greater in number descends per day since the lift in the famous skiing resort has recently substituted the old ski cabin. As you may know Yastrebets and ... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:03:31 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/lift_in_borovets_skiing_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/influx_of_russian_tourists_in_bulgaria.html Russian General Consul in Varna stated that Russian tourists love Bulgaria for their preferred tourist destination and it is expected that their number will be growing in the next year as well. According to preliminary data, the number of Russian ... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:09:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/influx_of_russian_tourists_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/more_foreign_tourists_for_the_winter_season.html The chairman of Bulgarian Tourism Chamber reported that the number of foreign tourists, who booked their upcoming winter holiday 2009/2010 in Bulgaria, has increased in comparison with the past year. The growth is about 5%. It is true that prices ... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:31:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/more_foreign_tourists_for_the_winter_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_s_sports_calendar_for_winter_season.html Sports Calendar-Bansko 2009/2010 It has become clear that Bansko should not be only counted as a typical mountainous skiing resort,which suitable only for holidays and short getaways. Indeed there is an ample choice of accommodation-chalets, ... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:53:08 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_s_sports_calendar_for_winter_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/korean_consortium_will_build_tourism_complex.html A Korean company in consortium with investors intend to build a tourism complex in Bulgaria's capital city Sofia and this was become clear after meeting on Bulgarian Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Traicho Traikov in Seoul. The initial investment ... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:51:06 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/korean_consortium_will_build_tourism_complex.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/surprise_enticing_new_year_offers_for_spa_hotels_in_bansko.html All we know which is the main criteria which a hotel needs to comply with in order to satisfy the holidaymaker: customer service of high standard, which is accordance with world standards, modern eco technologies, kind personnel, coziness, loveliness ... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:09:00 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/surprise_enticing_new_year_offers_for_spa_hotels_in_bansko.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/snow_is_falling_in_pamporovo.html Snow has been falling in Pamporovo ski resort. The temperature in the resort was about 2 degrees Celsius. It is expected that the anticipated snow precipitation will continue and slopes in Pamporovo will see a great snow cover. Although November ... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:30:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/snow_is_falling_in_pamporovo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/winter_season_in_chepelare_opens.html The winter season 2009/2010 in Chepelare will be opened on the 4th of December 2009. Chepelare skiing resort, considered as the cheapest winter destination in Bulgaria, has a surprise for all ski fans-the lift will be working free of charge from ... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:55:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/winter_season_in_chepelare_opens.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/cultural_tourism_is_bulgaria_s_top_priority.html It has been officially announced that Bulgaria should prove itself as destination suitable for cultural tourism due to its opulence of cultural and historic sites. Having about 50 top cultural sites, Bulgaria can be pinned on the world cultural ... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:40:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/cultural_tourism_is_bulgaria_s_top_priority.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/eco_investment_in_bansko_winter_resort.html All Bansko holidaymakers will be glad to hear that their winter delight will not be at the expense of the eco balance within the territory of the popular ski center. The concessioner of the resort fulfills strictly the program for sustainable ... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:24:04 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/eco_investment_in_bansko_winter_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_veliko_turnovo_became_a_member_of_the_league_of_historic_towns.html We are glad to announce officially the ancient Bulgaria's capital, Veliko Turnovo, has become a member of the League of Historic towns. This has become clear after the speech of the renowned archaeologist Prof. Ovcharov at a press conference. The ... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:22:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_veliko_turnovo_became_a_member_of_the_league_of_historic_towns.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ski-legends_open_winter_season_in_bulgaria_s_bansko_winter_resort.html Olympic and world ski champions will be guests of the official opening of the winter season 2009/2010 in Bulgaria's Bansko skiing resort. The ceremony will take place on the 12th of December, reported the newspaper Trud Daily. Among the special ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:26:02 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ski-legends_open_winter_season_in_bulgaria_s_bansko_winter_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ski_lifts_in_bansko_will_start_functioning_on_the_of_december.html Ski resort Bansko will open the forthcoming winter season 2009/2010 on the 1st of December. The official opening ceremony will take place on the 12th of December. Hence, this is the date that will mark the opening of the ski season and for this ... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:39:51 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ski_lifts_in_bansko_will_start_functioning_on_the_of_december.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_might_turn_out_the_best_european_place_for_spa_investment.html A total of 8 billion EUR have been invested so far in the development of Spa hotels, according to official data, stated the Chairman of the Bulgarian Union on Balneotherapy and Spa Tourism, Stefan Sharlopov. He participated in the meeting of the ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:36:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_might_turn_out_the_best_european_place_for_spa_investment.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_may_become_spa_and_balneo_destination.html In five or ten years Bulgaria may become all year-round destination for SPA and balneo tourism, commented the chief secretary of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and Spa Tourism, Siyka Katsarova, at Pari daily's conference ''Development of mountain ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:37:31 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_may_become_spa_and_balneo_destination.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/how_should_the_beloved_sunny_beach_look_like.html According to Yulian Georgiev, a partner of SimpliBulgaria, Sunny Beach coastal resort needs to develop as independent business entity- exclusive hotels first line, business centers second and third line. In addition to that St. Vlas resort should ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:09:29 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/how_should_the_beloved_sunny_beach_look_like.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/last_minute_bookings_a_key_for_the_success_of_bulgaria_s_winter_season.html Last-minute offers hold the key to the success of the upcoming winter season. Last-minute offers , which emerge shortly before the desired holiday is scheduled to begin, are fairly generous in terms of saving and therefore more holidaymakers are ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:56:45 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/last_minute_bookings_a_key_for_the_success_of_bulgaria_s_winter_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_and_stara_zagora_region_in_particular_will_be_recommended_as_attractive.html Bulgaria and Stara Zagora region in particular will be recommended as attractive tourist destination at the 60th General Assembly of the World Association of Tourist Agencies which will take place in Barcelona in December. This has been officially ... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:20:14 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_and_stara_zagora_region_in_particular_will_be_recommended_as_attractive.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/growth_of_the_visits_of_spa_holidaymakers_in_bulgaria.html It has been reported by the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and Spa tourism that the figures showed an increase of 7% of the visits which initial purpose was Spa holidays. The chairman of the Union of Balneology and SPA tourism explained that prices ... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:46:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/growth_of_the_visits_of_spa_holidaymakers_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/growth_of_tourists_from_russia_in_bulgaria_s_winter_resorts.html Pamporovo will be the Hit of the upcoming winter season at Russian Market. Solvex tourist company foresees good season and growth of 10% of Russian tourists from Russia to Bulgaria's winter resorts. This was commented by Mrs. Lushchikova who represents ... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:46:48 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/growth_of_tourists_from_russia_in_bulgaria_s_winter_resorts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_crisis_put_the_pressure_on_prices_at_pamporovo_and_chepelare.html Hotel owners in Pamporovo and Chepelare decided to drop prices for the upcoming winter season 2009/2010 as discounts even may reach 20%. The reduction of prices has been introduced because of the crisis and the tourist flow. The prices in ... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:02:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_crisis_put_the_pressure_on_prices_at_pamporovo_and_chepelare.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/romanians_keen_on_spending_christmas_holidays_in_bulgaria.html Tourist packages for Christmas and New Year holidays at Romanian market are 20% off their prices last year, the Romanian newspaper Business Standard. The column also reads that the favourite ski destination for Romanians was Austria last year, ... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:10:14 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/romanians_keen_on_spending_christmas_holidays_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_has_been_ranked_as_best_value_tourist_destination.html Iceland, London, Las Vegas and Thailand are the top three in the ranking Lonely Planet's 'Best In Travel 2010' guide, which contains 'the world's hottest travel trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead.' Bulgaria is ranked ... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:22:14 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_has_been_ranked_as_best_value_tourist_destination.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_winter_resort_continue_making_investments_despite_the_crisis.html Ski resorts in Bulgaria are actively preparing for the upcoming winter season 2009/2010. Besides the traditional cleaning of the ski tracks, additional investments have been made in some of the resorts despite the touch economic situation, revealed ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:48:07 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_winter_resort_continue_making_investments_despite_the_crisis.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/turkish_businessmen_require_temporary_visas_in_order_to_spend_their_skiing_vacat.html The chairman of BHRA, Mr. Ragin stated that Turkish businessmen demanded on having 5-year business visas in order to spend their holidays in Bulgaria. He explained that the issue has been forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. There are ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:06:15 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/turkish_businessmen_require_temporary_visas_in_order_to_spend_their_skiing_vacat.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_to_participate_in_world_travel_market_in_london.html Bulgaria will take part for 29th consecutive time in one of the biggest International tourism market for professionals in Europe-World Travel Market in London. It will take place from the 9th of November until the 12th of November in the exhibition ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:15:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_to_participate_in_world_travel_market_in_london.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgarian_ski_resorts_pricier_than_austrian_ones.html It has been confirmed that tourism branch will keep the prices reasonable for forthcoming winter season 2009/2010. The good news is that hotelkeepers managed to ensure high occupancy rate, commented Tsvetan Tonchev, the chairman of Bulgarian Tourism ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:54:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgarian_ski_resorts_pricier_than_austrian_ones.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_charms_of_bulgaria.html Two seasons best suit the publishing of a new book: early autumn, and mid-spring. Or so explains Lubomir Popiordanov, a founder and the current chairman of the Bulgarian Association for Alternative Tourism, and the publisher of BAAT's rural tourism ... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:06:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_charms_of_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/book_your_ski_holiday_commencing_on_the_of_february_vacations_still_available.html February Ski holidays sold out, don't get panicked, bookings still available We are already counting down the days to the next winter season. What about you? Unless you're one of the lucky few who can strap grab skis and drive to the nearest ... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:47:11 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/book_your_ski_holiday_commencing_on_the_of_february_vacations_still_available.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/easy_hotels_starts_operating_in_bulgaria.html Low cost hotel chain Easy Hotels will open its first hotel in Bulgaria in January 2010, Dnevnik Daily reported. The hotel will be located in Sofia. Guests will be able to select between 57 rooms distributed on nine levels. The concept of low ... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:36:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/easy_hotels_starts_operating_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/first_snowfalls_of_winter_season_in_bulgaria.html The first snow of winter season 2009/2010 is falling We reckon that those of you who are not so keen on sun-bathing all day long in the summer will love it skiing in the winter. We have good news for you, snowhounds, advanced skiers, snowboarders, ... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:26:32 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/first_snowfalls_of_winter_season_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_ski_holidays_cheaper_than_the_french_alps.html Tourists on the hunt for cheap ski holidays can save up to 40% by travelling to Bulgaria rather than the French Alps according to InsureandGo. The insurance company compiled a survey of flights, accommodation and lift-pass prices to reveal that ... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:16:37 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_ski_holidays_cheaper_than_the_french_alps.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/skiers_booking_flights_to_bulgaria_experience_better_value.html Skiers who book flights to Bulgaria will find more value for money than if they head to the French Alps. This is according to new research from InsureandGo, which revealed that skiers and snowboarders can save as much as 40 per cent if they ... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:45:04 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/skiers_booking_flights_to_bulgaria_experience_better_value.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/are_you_looking_for_a_cheap_ski_holiday_deal.html Everyone goes crazy when it comes to a great bargain, and as the winter season is upon us cheap ski deals have something to please all winter sports enthusiasts. Aren't we right? Just admit that you will continue reading, because you know that ... Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:11:24 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/are_you_looking_for_a_cheap_ski_holiday_deal.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_chepelare_to_slash_prices_to_attract_winter_tourists.html Hotels and restaurants in the Bulgarian ski resorts of Pamporovo and Chepelare were feeling the pinch of the global economic crunch more severely this time around than last year, offering prospective tourists packages that were up to 20 per cent ... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:53:02 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pamporovo_chepelare_to_slash_prices_to_attract_winter_tourists.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_to_host_world_chess_crown_showdown_in_april.html Sofia was picked to host the showdown for the world chess crown, giving Bulgarian challenger Vesselin Topalov the home ground advantage against India's Viswanathan Anand. The match will be played on April 5-25, 2010. World chess federation FIDE ... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:19:57 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_to_host_world_chess_crown_showdown_in_april.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/culture_tourism_plan_divides_bulgaria_in_egions.html The Bulgarian cabinet approved Wednesday the long-term plan for the development of culture tourism in the country. EUR 1,4 M from EU funds have been used for the plan's preparation. The document catalogs 300 archeology sites or over 80% of ... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:25:09 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/culture_tourism_plan_divides_bulgaria_in_egions.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_belogradchik_rocks_rank_on_wonders_reserve_list.html The Bulgarian natural phenomenon, the Belogradchik rocks, have been placed on the New 7 Wonders of Nature Reserve List where they currently rank second. The first temporary reserve place is held by the Devil City in Serbia. The rankings of the first ... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:45:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_belogradchik_rocks_rank_on_wonders_reserve_list.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/veliko_turnovo_develops_religious_tourism.html In order to turn the area of the ancient Bulgarian capital city-Veliko Turnovo into a sacred place as the ones in Jerusalem, the religious tourism in Veliko Turnovo needs to be developed and brought to a new level. Many people prefer to visit ... Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:43:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/veliko_turnovo_develops_religious_tourism.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/prices_of_winter_holidays_will_not_be_dropped.html Although there is a decline of the number of tourists' visits, prices for winter holidays in Bulgaria remain unchanged. Notwithstanding, hotel owners will offer various bonuses in order to attract customers. According to the chairman of Bulgarian ... Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:01:00 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/prices_of_winter_holidays_will_not_be_dropped.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/an_ancient_sorcerers_village_was_discovered_in_the_rhodope_mountain.html An ancient village, believed to be a settlement of sorcerers, was found by archaeologists during excavations in the area of Momchilgrad. Near the banks of Vurbitsa River the archaeologists came across more than 50 pits in which mysterious cult ... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:56:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/an_ancient_sorcerers_village_was_discovered_in_the_rhodope_mountain.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/snow_facilities_will_guarantee_the_excellent_snow_cover_in_pamporovo.html 120 brand new snow maintain machines have been already installed in Pamporovo ski resort. Thus, they together with the already existing 60 snow machines will ensure excellent snow cover even in case of insufficient snowfalls during the winter. ... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:10:51 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/snow_facilities_will_guarantee_the_excellent_snow_cover_in_pamporovo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_to_woo_tourists_with_cultural_gems.html Bulgaria will develop cultural sites including the Valley of the Thracian Kings with its ancient treasure-filled burial tombs to boost its tourist appeal, traditionally focused on ski and seaside resorts, ministers said Wednesday, AFP reports. "We ... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:28:06 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_to_woo_tourists_with_cultural_gems.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/significant_revenue_from_rural_tourism.html Revenues from eco, adventure and rural tourism, counting only the visits of foreign tourists are in the range from 13 to 15 million EUR. This was announced by the chairman of Bulgaria association for alternative tourism. According to him, the ... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:23:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/significant_revenue_from_rural_tourism.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/museum_of_beer_opened_in_bulgaria.html The Museum of Beer was officially opened on the 8th of October in Bulgaria's town of Stara Zagora. All fans of the popular spirit drink beer had the opportunity to get acquainted with the subtleties with respect to the beer production, learn some ... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:48:16 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/museum_of_beer_opened_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/winter_construction_in_pamporovo_officially_banned.html The mayor of Smolyan Dora Yankova has issued an order suspending construction works in the ski resort Pamporovo. The official order is valid for the period from December 1st till March 30th 2010. The ban aims to ensure the successful winter tourist season ... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:07:11 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/winter_construction_in_pamporovo_officially_banned.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/half_million_german_tourists_spent_their_vacation_in_bulgaria.html Despite the global financial crisis, the interest of German tourists in Bulgaria remains slightly changed this year as nearly half a million German citizens visited the country. This was announced by the ambassador of Germany Matias Hopfner during ... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:19:19 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/half_million_german_tourists_spent_their_vacation_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/eastern_europe_offers_cheapest_ski_holidays.html British skiers should head for Eastern Europe for the best deals on the slopes this winter, but have been warned that even prices in traditionally cheap ski resorts have jumped, according to a new Post Office survey. Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia ... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:48:11 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/eastern_europe_offers_cheapest_ski_holidays.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_is_second_cheapest_ski_resort_in_europe.html The UK's Daily Mail, citing a survey by the Post Office, is advising British skiers to head for Eastern Europe this winter for the best deals on the slopes, although skiers are warned that even prices in traditionally cheap ski resorts have jumped. The ... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:36:53 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/borovets_is_second_cheapest_ski_resort_in_europe.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/lebanon_land_of_gods_photo_exhibition_coming_to_sofia.html Lebanon-Land of Gods /photo exhibition/ When:15th of October-25th of October Where: Sofia city On Thursday October 15 2009, the garden in front of central Sofia's Ivan Vazov National Theatre will see the start of a 10-day photo exhibition ... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:44:48 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/lebanon_land_of_gods_photo_exhibition_coming_to_sofia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/champions_league_trophy_arrives_in_bulgaria.html Former Danish international and Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel will arrive in Bulgaria with the Champions League trophy on October 14 2009, a UniCredit press release said on October 13 2009. The trophy will first be exhibited in the northeastern ... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:51:09 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/champions_league_trophy_arrives_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_national_culture_tourism_strategy_applies_italian_model.html The national strategy for development of culture tourism is completed and will be introduced to the Council of Ministers next week. The new was reported by the Bulgarian Economy, Energy and Tourism Minister, Traicho Traikov, who spoke Saturday ... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:57:22 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_national_culture_tourism_strategy_applies_italian_model.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/eu_offers_best_ski_holidaydeals.html British skiers should head for Eastern Europe for the best deals on the slopes, but prices at some resorts have risen sky high, it has been revealed. Top-value ski destinations are Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Slovenia, according to a survey ... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:09:35 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/eu_offers_best_ski_holidaydeals.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/airway_companies_drop_prices_because_o_the_crisis.html "Bulgaria air" released the promotional offer for the line Sofia Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:11:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/airway_companies_drop_prices_because_o_the_crisis.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_elected_to_unwto_council.html Bulgaria has been elected to the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation for a two-year term (2009-2011). Bulgaria was a member of the Executive Council in the period from 2003-2007.The Executive Council is the governing body ... Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:52:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_elected_to_unwto_council.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/family_friendly_skiing_holiday_in_bulgaria.html Are you ready for the family skiing holiday this winter? For good or for bad the summer has already passed. Yet there are some holidaymakers who enjoy the last sun rays at Bulgarian seaside and build sandcastles. However, what everyone is talking ... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:47:10 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/family_friendly_skiing_holiday_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/norwegian_jade_largest_liner_to_ever_visit_bulgaria_s_varna.html The 295-meter Norwegian Jade liner stopped briefly at Bulgaria's Black Sea port Varna Wednesday. The Norwegian Jade is the largest passenger liner to ever visit Varna. Because of its size, the ship could not fit at the Varna station, and had ... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:35:49 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/norwegian_jade_largest_liner_to_ever_visit_bulgaria_s_varna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_develops_as_an_attractive_summer_tourism_destination.html Bansko will be developed as a summer tourist centre in the next couple of years, announced the town's mayor Kravarov. For this purpose two football playgrounds have been built this year and the popular winter resort is scheduled to host the summer ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:23:17 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_develops_as_an_attractive_summer_tourism_destination.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_tourist_season_to_be_extended.html The chairman of the Bulgarian Tourism Chamber has raised his suggestion to have the Bansko tourist season extended with 10 days more. According to him, this means the revenue of 5-10 million BGN will be generated for Bansko winter resort. He ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:36:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_tourist_season_to_be_extended.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ski_lift_prices_remain_unchanged.html Prices for the ski facilities in Bulgaria's winter resorts are not likely to be changed for the upcoming winter season. Actually prices will be officially announced in the middle of November, but no change is expected. Daily pass in Bansko and ... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:11:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ski_lift_prices_remain_unchanged.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_has_a_great_potential_to_develop_spa_and_wellness_tourism.html Undoubtedly Bulgaria has great opportunities to develop SPA and wellness industry, said the Aneliya Krushkova, the chairman of the Bulgaria State Tourism Agency. In her opinion, 8 000 mineral springs which are scattered in Bulgaria are an extra ... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:03:07 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_has_a_great_potential_to_develop_spa_and_wellness_tourism.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_sofia_philharmonic_orchestra_begins_season.html The Sofia philharmonic orchestra opened it's 81st season in the hall "Bulgaria" with works by Beethoven, Pancho Vladigerov and Berlioz. The orchestra conductor will be Alexei Kornienko from Austria Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:34:39 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_sofia_philharmonic_orchestra_begins_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_traditional_fire_dancing_granted_unesco_protected_cultural_status.html Bulgarian Fire Dancing 'Nestinarstvo' was included in UNESCO's list for intangible cultural heritage. 'Nestinarstvo' has been declared a part of the world's cultural heritage by the United Nations UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee of Intangible ... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:55:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_traditional_fire_dancing_granted_unesco_protected_cultural_status.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_winter_resort_the_number_skiing_venue_in_bulgaria.html Bansko winter resort - the number 1 skiing venue in Bulgaria The ski season is coming, check this out: Bansko in Brief The picturesque town of Bansko is situated in the Southeast part of Bulgaria, just 160km away from Bulgaria's capital ... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:20:33 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_winter_resort_the_number_skiing_venue_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/veliko_tarnovo_boasts_permanent_bulgarian_kingdom_exhibit.html A permanent exhibit dedicated to the finds discovered in the "Saints Peter and Pavel" monastery will open doors in the Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo. The information was reported Sunday by prominent Bulgarian archeologist, Professor Nikolay ... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:35:03 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/veliko_tarnovo_boasts_permanent_bulgarian_kingdom_exhibit.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/wizz_air_start_four_new_flights_from_sofia_airport.html Wizz Air low cost aviation company will start performing four new flights from and to Sofia Airport, Dnevnik daily reported. Starting May 22 2010, Wizz air will perform flights to Madrid, Paris (Beauvais), Frankfurt (Hahn) and Bologna (Forli) ... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:50:39 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/wizz_air_start_four_new_flights_from_sofia_airport.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_miniature_of_rila_monastery_represents_bulgaria_in_brussels.html A miniature of Rila Monastery represents Bulgaria in the park Mini Europe in Brussels. In the near future the model will be supplied with a staircase and observatory so as to facilitate the visitors who are attracted to take a look at the inner ... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:11:46 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_miniature_of_rila_monastery_represents_bulgaria_in_brussels.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeologists_discovered_finds_from_the_century_near_belogradchik.html Coins and other ancient finds, dating back to the 4th century were explored by the archaeologists during excavations of the Late Antiquity Roman site Anishte near Belogradchik. The ancient station is the only one of its kind in the Northwestern ... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:32:04 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeologists_discovered_finds_from_the_century_near_belogradchik.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/german_archaeologists_investigate_the_excavations_of_prehistoric_sanctuary_near_.html 14 German archaeologists explored the excavations of the prehistoric settlement near the village Telish,Pleven region. German university professor has showed special interest towards the reconstruction of the two houses, dating back to the 5th ... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:50:10 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/german_archaeologists_investigate_the_excavations_of_prehistoric_sanctuary_near_.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bronze_fibulas_and_coins_discovered_in_the_roman_fortress_dimum.html Bronze fibulas, marble scales and bronze coins from the 3rd-4th century were discovered during this year's archaeological excavations of the ancient fortress Dimum near Belene. Excavations of the central part of the antique fortress have made ... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:59:49 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bronze_fibulas_and_coins_discovered_in_the_roman_fortress_dimum.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/one_of_the_oldest_churches_on_the_trapesitsa_hill_dates_back_to_the_century.html The church number 14 on the Trapesitsa Hill dates back to the end of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th century, reported the archaeologist Mirko Robov. Hence, this makes it one the earliest churches on the historical Trapesitsa Hill. The ... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:38:08 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/one_of_the_oldest_churches_on_the_trapesitsa_hill_dates_back_to_the_century.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/record_number_of_visitors_expected_at_bulgaria_s_kaliakra_cape.html A record number of tourists are expected to visit one of Bulgaria's top Black Sea attractions, the Kaliakra Cape. The Kavarna Municipality, where the Kaliakra Cape is located, has announced that the visitors would probably be more than 600 000 ... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:08:49 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/record_number_of_visitors_expected_at_bulgaria_s_kaliakra_cape.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_hosts_first_bulgaria_taiwan_business_forum.html Reading Taiwanese IT and renewable energy companies participated in the first Bulgaria-Taiwan business forum, which took place in Sofia Friday. The event was organized by the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with the Chinese ... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:23:33 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_hosts_first_bulgaria_taiwan_business_forum.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/over_tourists_visited_the_seven_rila_lakes_this_summer.html More than 60 000 tourists visited the natural landmark Seven Rila Lakes during the summer season. Due to the operational lift the tourist flow was almost doubled in the picturesque mountainous Sapareva Banya. However, there are some issues with ... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:48:03 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/over_tourists_visited_the_seven_rila_lakes_this_summer.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/skiing_holiday_in_bulgaria_be_ready_to_hit_the_slopes.html Skiing holiday in Bulgaria 2009/2010-be ready to hit the slopes! We all love skiing holidays! It does not really matter whether you are the type of advanced skier or it is about being on the slopes during the skiing season like everyone else, ... Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:13:19 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/skiing_holiday_in_bulgaria_be_ready_to_hit_the_slopes.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_skiing_holidays_a_dream_world_of_choice_for_all_ski_fans.html Bulgaria skiing holidays Sat, 26 Sep 2009 22:35:17 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_skiing_holidays_a_dream_world_of_choice_for_all_ski_fans.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/artificial_snow_covers_of_ski_tracks_in_pamporovo_winter_resort.html Approximately 70 % of ski tracks in the winter resort Pamporovo will be ensured with artificial snow. For that purpose new devices for artificial snow making have been delivered and they will be put into operation in the beginning of the winter ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:54:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/artificial_snow_covers_of_ski_tracks_in_pamporovo_winter_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/kamchia_complex_to_be_ready_till_the_end.html The International recreational and health complex Kamchia which is located in immediate vicinity to Varna, the seaside capital of Bulgaria, is scheduled to be finished in 2011. The complex is entirely funded by the Russian government. Following ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:01:58 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/kamchia_complex_to_be_ready_till_the_end.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/svoge_develops_alternative_tourism.html The development of the tourism is a part of the project, which aims to turn Svoge Municipality /Sofia area/ into a modern European municipality. Svoge will evolve alternative tourism-cultural, hunting, eco tourism through the accomplishment of ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:10:32 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/svoge_develops_alternative_tourism.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_official_logo_to_be_changed.html Bulgaria will have a new logo and slogan as the initiative is being aided by the EU funds. The project is estimated at the total 2 822 900 BGN. Funds are provided by the EU fund for regional development. The present image of Bulgaria is yellow ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:17:21 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_official_logo_to_be_changed.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/w_and_stratovarius_come_to_sofia.html The metal bands W.A.S.P. and Stratovarius will play gigs in the Bulgarian capital Sofia. W.A.S.P. will play on November 17th in the hall "Hristo Botev", and Stratovarius will play for Bulgarian audiences for the first time on January 24th 2010 ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:24:37 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/w_and_stratovarius_come_to_sofia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/be_ready_sofia_dance_week_is_coming.html Sofia Dance Week Where:Sofia city When: 24th of September-1st of October 2009 The second edition of Sofia Dance Week, the first festival for contemporary dance art in Bulgaria, will take place from the 24th of September till 1st of October ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:29:19 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/be_ready_sofia_dance_week_is_coming.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/boney_m_in_sofia.html The disco legend bank Boney M will visit again Bulgaria's capital city in December. The concert will take place on the 5th of December 2009 in the First Hall of the National Palace of Culture. Boney M visited Bulgaria in 2008 and gathered together ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:45:39 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/boney_m_in_sofia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ojos_de_brujo_to_perform_in_sofia_city.html The Spanish world band Ojos de Brujo to gig in Sofia city by the courtesy of Spain Embassy. The concert will take place on the 11th of November 2009 in the First Hall of the National Palace of Culture. Ojos de Brujo are world famous stars and ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:59:49 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ojos_de_brujo_to_perform_in_sofia_city.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/belitsa_will_compete_with_european_countries_for_being_european_tourist_destinat.html Belitsa will compete with 21 European countries, which were exclusively selected in the European competition for tourism in preserved areas, for being top European tourist destination. The contest will take place from the 7th until the 10th of ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:56:45 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/belitsa_will_compete_with_european_countries_for_being_european_tourist_destinat.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_number_of_tourists_in_velingrad_has_grown.html Despite the global financial crisis, the tourism season in Velingrad has been reported pretty successful. Moreover, the number of tourists increased by 7% in August in comparison to the last year. This means that all the necessary measures were ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:18:46 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_number_of_tourists_in_velingrad_has_grown.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/increasing_interest_in_skakavishki_falls.html Nearly 150 people visit the waterfall near the village Polska Skakavitsa (Kyustendil region) each week. The local administration is considering the creation of an ecological path which ends with the beautiful waterfall. The project, part of the ... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:44:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/increasing_interest_in_skakavishki_falls.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_reserve_yailata_and_the_fortress_kaliakra_cultural_tourism_attractions.html The next year consistent work will begin with respect to the development of the reserve Yailata and the fortress Kaliakra, one of the centers of the country during the Middle Ages, as they are cultural tourism landmarks. The Minister of Culture ... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:27:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_reserve_yailata_and_the_fortress_kaliakra_cultural_tourism_attractions.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_eco_paths_in_the_varna_region.html The construction of new eco paths is planned by the Varna Municipality as the funds will be provided by a special project of the Black Sea net of the non-governmental organizations. The Nature Park "Kaliakra" has been already chosen as there ... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:38:11 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_eco_paths_in_the_varna_region.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_capital_sofia_marks_international_day_of_peace_with_parade.html The Bulgarian capital city, Sofia, will celebrate the International Day of Peace, September 21, with a parade in its downtown. This has been announced by the United Nations Association in Bulgaria, which is one of the organizers of the event. The ... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:26:32 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_capital_sofia_marks_international_day_of_peace_with_parade.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_number_of_tourists_from_exotic_countries_is_constantly_growing.html Nine Chinese tourists visited Varna, the seaside capital of Bulgaria, in July. According to the figures, 45 Chinese tourists chose the seaside city to be their summer destination. It is important to point out that the number of tourists from ... Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:46:08 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_number_of_tourists_from_exotic_countries_is_constantly_growing.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_best_world_and_bulgarian_spa_tourism_practices.html The Grand Hotel Pomorie was the official host of the International Forum on the topic "Spa and Wellness in Bulgaria and all over the world. The Best practices". Generally speaking, the Spa industry has deservedly found its key position of worldwide ... Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:06:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_best_world_and_bulgarian_spa_tourism_practices.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_airport_considers_lowering_the_airport_taxes.html The management of Sofia Airport is considering lowering the airport taxes, especially for companies that realize transfer flights through the airport. The number of transfer flights can increase, if we attract air companies from the Middle East ... Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:28:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_airport_considers_lowering_the_airport_taxes.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_project_eastern_gate_philipopolis_to_be_presented_in_rome.html The project Eastern Gate Philipopolis will be presented at a symposium with regards to the cultural heritage of the Roman Empire. The aim of the project was to preserve the archaeological excavations of the Eastern gate of the Philipopolis fortress. ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:51:46 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_project_eastern_gate_philipopolis_to_be_presented_in_rome.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/fifth_consecutive_museum_night_in_plovdiv.html Plovdiv will be the host of the extraordinary "Museum Night" which will take place on the 2d of October for fifth year in a row. The event is dedicated to the art. This year 32 galleries, eight institutions and eight clubs will take part in ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:26:11 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/fifth_consecutive_museum_night_in_plovdiv.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/varna_hotel_to_be_nominated_for_the_best_accommodation_on_the_balkans.html Grand Hotel Dimyat, which was officially opened in Varna, the seaside capital of Bulgaria, will be nominated to take part in the ranking for the best hotel 2009 on the Balkans. The owner of luxurious 5-star hotel Dimitar Lefterov announced that ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:37:15 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/varna_hotel_to_be_nominated_for_the_best_accommodation_on_the_balkans.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_first_private_museum_in_strandzha_to_welcome_tourists.html The first private museum in Strandzha Mountain will welcome tourists every day in the cradle of the fire-dancing-the village Bulgari. A resident of the village, Mrs. Kostandinova, has made a museum of her house. First of all, she has arranged ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:50:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_first_private_museum_in_strandzha_to_welcome_tourists.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_first_tourism_market_traditions_with_future_to_be_organized_in_bansko.html The first tourism market "Traditions with future" will be held from the 2d of October till 4th of October 2009 in Bansko winter resort, announced the organizers from the tourist association, the municipality and the Museum complex in Bansko . ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:04:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_first_tourism_market_traditions_with_future_to_be_organized_in_bansko.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/plump_and_plump_rakia_festival_in_troyan.html The traditional Plump and Plump Rakia festival will take place on 19th of September 2009 in Troyan and the village of Oreshak. The program of the interesting event will be opened officially with the National exhibition of the Art at 10 o'clock ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:19:06 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/plump_and_plump_rakia_festival_in_troyan.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_modern_arts_festival_jam_n_it_gathers.html Jam On it 10 When:17th-20th of September 2009 Where: Smolyan and Sofia city The 10th edition of the world famous International Modern Arts Festival "Jam on it" will be held from the 17th until the 20th of September in Smolyan and Sofia ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:03:46 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_modern_arts_festival_jam_n_it_gathers.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_famous_panagyurishte_treasure_to_be_replicated.html A replica of the authentic Panagyurishte treasure will be created for celebrate the 60 years which have passed since the treasure's discovery. The unique replica will be created especially to mark the 60 years passed since the antique dishes were ... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:33:18 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_famous_panagyurishte_treasure_to_be_replicated.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_tourism_presented_at_fair_in_japan_capital_tokyo.html Bulgaria is going to participate for a fifth year in a row in the international tourism expo JATA WTF, taking place in Japan's capital Tokyo on Sept 17-20, 2009. Bulgaria has a stand of 36 square meters where the country will be represented ... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:11:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_tourism_presented_at_fair_in_japan_capital_tokyo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_archaeologist_finds_unique_golden_chariot_from_ancient_thrace.html An exhibition displaying an absolutely unique golden decoration of a chariot from Ancient Thrace was opened Wednesday in the Mall of Sofia, in the downtown of the Bulgarian capital. The Thracian chariot in question was technically in fact found ... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:41:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_archaeologist_finds_unique_golden_chariot_from_ancient_thrace.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/smolyan_has_excellent_options_to_attract_investments.html Because of the winter tourism in the resorts near Smolyan, the municipality has noticed that it has become rather attractive for investors. In fact, Smolyan, Kurdzhali and Bourgas municipalities are the municipalities which have the greatest potential ... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:10:48 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/smolyan_has_excellent_options_to_attract_investments.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_number_of_russian_tourists_in_varna_region_increased.html The number of Russian tourists in Varna and its nearby resorts has increased significantly by 15%. According to the research, the number of tourists from Russian Romania is invariably growing. The number of the issued Visas for Russian tourists has ... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:40:35 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_number_of_russian_tourists_in_varna_region_increased.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/discover_sofia_old_sofia_in_a_photo_exposition_the_city_center.html A photo exposition of 70 photographs, representing the Old Sofia city was opened at the square "St. Nedelya" on the 10th of September 2009. The motto of the unique exposition is "Rediscover Sofia Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:49:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/discover_sofia_old_sofia_in_a_photo_exposition_the_city_center.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_devetashka_cave_to_be_turned_into_an_attractive_tourism_area.html The municipality of Lovech is working on the conceptual part of their proposal for the operative program "Regional development" to turn "Devetashkata peshtera" (the Devetashka cave) into an attractive tourism area, announced the mayor Mincho Kazandjiev. According ... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:09:02 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_devetashka_cave_to_be_turned_into_an_attractive_tourism_area.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/golf_tournament_winners.html The Russian golf player Ana Verchenova and the British Tommy King are the winners of the Fifth Mtel Open Golf tournament which finished on the 13th of September. 140 golf fans from 25 countries took part in the course of the amateur tournament. ... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:33:08 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/golf_tournament_winners.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tastes_of_varna_culinary-fest_wraps_up_week_of_happenings.html The first edition of the "Tastes of Varna" Culinary Festival attracted thousands of visitors for its various events over the week, including Bulgarian show biz stars and food and wines specialists. On September 11, Friday, the Festival featured ... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:13:47 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tastes_of_varna_culinary-fest_wraps_up_week_of_happenings.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_golf_tournament_starts_on_the_golf_courses_blacksearama_and_lighthouse_golf_an.html Enjoy Golf in Bulgaria The 5th Golf tournament M-tel Bulgarian Open Amateur Championship will take place from the 10th of September till 13th September. More than 150 golf players have applied for participation in the prestigious golf tournament ... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:14:45 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_golf_tournament_starts_on_the_golf_courses_blacksearama_and_lighthouse_golf_an.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_balkan_youth_festival_in_sandanski_the_biggest_and_most_important_internatio.html Balkan Youth Festival in Sandanski The Balkan Youth Festival "THE BALKAN YOUTH" is the biggest international youth event in Southeastern Europe. It will be held for 9th consecutive year in Sandanski from the 9th till 14th September 2009. As ... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:26:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_balkan_youth_festival_in_sandanski_the_biggest_and_most_important_internatio.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_hotel_in_bansko_ski_resort_won_a_prestigious_award_of_uk_tour_operators.html Lucky Hotel Bansko-the winner of "Mark of Excellence" The Aparthotel Lucky Bansko is the winner of the prestigious annual prize Mark of Excellence, which is a true test for quality as it is based on the marks of all guests of the Nielson, one ... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:38:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_hotel_in_bansko_ski_resort_won_a_prestigious_award_of_uk_tour_operators.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_black_sea_city_burgas_with_interactive_tourist_guide.html Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas has launched a new interactive tourist guide, which is the first of its type in Bulgaria. The guide is a project of the Tourism Department of the Burgas Municipality, the regional history museum and the local ... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:33:48 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_black_sea_city_burgas_with_interactive_tourist_guide.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/international_organizations_to_provide_funding_for_the_ancient_cybele_temple_in_.html International organizations want to provide funding for the preservation of Cybele temple in Bulgaria's coastal town of Balchik. The finding in Balchik is one of the unique monuments of world importance. Cybele's temple is well preserved and ... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:36:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/international_organizations_to_provide_funding_for_the_ancient_cybele_temple_in_.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_findings_in_the_ancient_archaeological_perperikon.html Newly discovered antique and medieval inscriptions in Perperikon prove that it was an important trade and economic center in the Eastern Rhodope region during 4-5 century. This was officially announced by the prominent Bulgarian archaeologist ... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:24:23 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_findings_in_the_ancient_archaeological_perperikon.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_project_for_unique_tourism_attractions_is_being_developed_in_pleven_region.html The "Complex project for the development of sustainable tourism in the Pleven region" foresees unique tourism attractions, announced the Pleven mayor Mr. Naiden Zelenogorski on a regular session of the Municipal council. A huge part of the investments ... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:01:16 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_project_for_unique_tourism_attractions_is_being_developed_in_pleven_region.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/varna_has_an_underwate_museum.html In 2010 an attractive museum will open doors in the coastal city Varna . The international regatta "Tall Ships Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:45:35 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/varna_has_an_underwate_museum.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/touch_the_antiquity_visit_plovdiv_city.html Touch the Antiquity, visit Plovdiv city Plovdiv is the second largest city in Bulgaria, following the eternal Sofia, Bulgaria's capital city. The ancient Plovdiv spreads over an area of about 53 square km in the Upper Thracian Plain, along the ... Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:22:10 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/touch_the_antiquity_visit_plovdiv_city.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_interest_of_russian_tourists_in_bulgaria_is_growing.html In July 2009, Bulgaria has been visited by 75 071 Russian citizens, which is 11,6% more compared to the same month of last year. Russians are the sixth largest group of foreign tourists that visit Bulgaria. According to data from the Association of tour ... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:45:32 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_interest_of_russian_tourists_in_bulgaria_is_growing.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_to_use_culture_centers_abroad_to_advertise_its_tourism.html Bulgaria could be advertised as a global tourist destination in its cultural information centers abroad. This idea belongs to the Culture Minister, Vezhdi Rashidov, and is currently being considered by the Ministry of Economy, Energy, and Tourism ... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:09:35 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_to_use_culture_centers_abroad_to_advertise_its_tourism.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_capital_hits_record_land_plot_price_of_eur.html A piece of land plot in the Bulgarian capital Sofia has been sold for the record price of EUR 10 333 per square meter. The triangle shaped land plot with area of 315 square meters in downtown Sofia hit the price of EUR 3 255 000, the Trud Daily reported. This ... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:17:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_capital_hits_record_land_plot_price_of_eur.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/fish_and_mussel_festival_in_kavarna.html The traditional "Fish and Mussel festival 2009" will take place in Kavarna from the 4th of September until the 6th of September. The Fish and Mussel Festival is considered one of the biggest summer tourist attractions of Kavarna. In the course ... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:22:37 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/fish_and_mussel_festival_in_kavarna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/over_the_rainbow_hits_kavarna.html The legend musicians of the cult band of mid 70's Over the RAINBOW and their vocal Joe Lynn Turner arrive for their concert in Kavarna which is scheduled to take place on the 5th of September. OVER THE RAINBOW consists of mainly former musicians, ... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:27:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/over_the_rainbow_hits_kavarna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/three_days_of_music_at_vola_open_air.html Vola Open Air Festival where:The Nature park "Vrachanski Balkan" when: 4th-5th of September 2009 Music fans, ecology activists and party people in general will once again gather at the historical peak Okolochitsa for the festival Vola Open ... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:53:21 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/three_days_of_music_at_vola_open_air.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_bulgarian_seaside_hotel_in_the_top.html "Helena Resorts" in the Sunny beach in the top 100 According to the prestigious chart of the tour operator TUI Travel, a Bulgarian hotel is within the top 100. "Helena Resorts" in the Sunny beach is an invariable presence in the prestigious ... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:30:59 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_bulgarian_seaside_hotel_in_the_top.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/festival_of_arts_apollonia_sozopol_coastal_resort.html International Festival of Arts Apollonia 2009 where: Sozopol coastal resort when:29th of August-6th of September 2009 This year we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the prestigious Apollonia Festival of Arts, the largest and most popular ... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:33:04 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/festival_of_arts_apollonia_sozopol_coastal_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_rural_tourism_in_bulgaria_gains_momentum.html The association of the Bulgarian village reported that the demand of summer holidays in the rural regions has been increased by 20%. In fact, the figures showed that there has been a steady 100% growth of the rural houses accommodation during ... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:19:03 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_rural_tourism_in_bulgaria_gains_momentum.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/british_article_praises_tourism_opportunities_in_bulgaria.html The British News Of the World has published a positive article with regards to tourism opportunities in Bulgaria. Bulgaria is presented as a "breath of fresh air" in comparison to the expensive European resorts. It is emphasized that tourist ... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:36:04 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/british_article_praises_tourism_opportunities_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/madonna_gig_to_block_sofia_downtown.html Famous star Madonna visits Sofia city 29th of August 2009, Sofia city The gig of pop star Madonna in the Bulgarian capital will bring traffic in downtown Sofia to a standstill with all major boulevards near the stadium to host it being closed. Cars ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:55:09 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/madonna_gig_to_block_sofia_downtown.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_airport_eports_optimistic_traffic_tendencies_in_july.html Optimistic trends in traffic in July are reported from Sofia Airport, the BTA informs. The total results are still lower than in July of the previous year, but positive trends are also observed with international scheduled flights, which account for more ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:09:21 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_airport_eports_optimistic_traffic_tendencies_in_july.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/over_romanian_tourists_visit_the_charming_rousse.html Over 1200 Romanians from Bucharest are expected to visit Rousse, the biggest Bulgaria's city on the Danube River, in the next three months. Their visit is a result of the participation of Rousse Municipality in various tourism fairs and forums ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:13:17 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/over_romanian_tourists_visit_the_charming_rousse.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/black_sea_hotels_slashed_prices.html Summer holidays on sale Seaside hotels slashed prices and now a night at a beach hotel may cost 50% less than it would have been a couple of months ago. The unbeatable rebates are invariably on offer and a hot deal could be found in the peak ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:46:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/black_sea_hotels_slashed_prices.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_attractions_at_university_botanical_garden_balchik.html The University Botanical Garden in Balchik, the lovely resort on the Northern Black Sea coast, offers new attractions to nature lovers. New collection of decorative vegetables was planted by gardeners in the University Botanical Garden in Balchik. The ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:23:19 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_attractions_at_university_botanical_garden_balchik.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourism_in_region_of_pirin_mountain_develops_steadily.html Tourism in some regions in the Western Bulgaria is developing at a steady pace. These conclusions were drawn during the fulfillment of a project, targeting an increase in the capacity of non-governmental organizations, operating in the Southwestern ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:43:04 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourism_in_region_of_pirin_mountain_develops_steadily.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/festival_of_the_national_costumes_in_jeravna.html For the second consecutive year, the park "Dobromeritsa" in Jeravna hosts the festival of national costumes. The newly introduced European mark for authenticity, whose goal is to renew authentic crafts and other traditional experiences, is in the ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:05:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/festival_of_the_national_costumes_in_jeravna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nessebar_coastal_resort_and_bansko_ski_resort_the_richest_municipalities.html Nessebar coastal resort, the favourite Bansko ski resort and Primorsko seaside town are among the richest municipalities in Bulgaria. The figures are clear because of a calculation, made on the basis of the ratio generated revenue per person, living ... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:53:08 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nessebar_coastal_resort_and_bansko_ski_resort_the_richest_municipalities.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeological_excavations_stopped_the_construction_complex_on_an_island_near_so.html Archaeological excavations are likely to postpone the development of the unique island Sveti Kirik near Sozopol into a luxurious 5-star resort. The island occupies the area of 83 and is located 250m northwest of the Sozopol coastal resort. At ... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:48:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeological_excavations_stopped_the_construction_complex_on_an_island_near_so.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/spa_and_seaside_resort_pomorie_the_right_choice_for_a_family_friendly_holiday.html The splendid Pomorie Sea and Spa resort Spa and seaside resort Pomorie lies on the Southeastern Black Sea coast, located on a narrow rocky peninsula at the Bourgas Bay on the southern Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast. It is located only 20 km away ... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:37:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/spa_and_seaside_resort_pomorie_the_right_choice_for_a_family_friendly_holiday.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgarian_archaeologists_discove_new_priceless_finds_in_krushare.html Bulgarian archaeologists have found late Monday two golden rings in the mound near the South-East village of Krushare, in the Sliven Region. The news was reported for Darik radio by the Director of the Sliven Regional Historic Museum, Georgi Kyupchukov. The ... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:42:58 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgarian_archaeologists_discove_new_priceless_finds_in_krushare.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_tourism_attractions_in_ski_resort_chepelare_for_the_upcoming_winter_season.html New tourism attractions in Chepelare are being prepared for the new winter season. This was officially announced by the mayor of Chepelare Municipality. At the moment, the ski tracks in the skiing centre " Mechi Chal" are being renovated. A children ... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:28:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_tourism_attractions_in_ski_resort_chepelare_for_the_upcoming_winter_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nessebar_will_not_be_deleted_from_unesco_list.html Visit Old Nessebar-unique cultural heritage The Old town of Nessebar is a unique cultural and natural heritage and it will not be excluded from the UNESCO World Heritage list. This was officially announced by Tadamichi Yamamoto, the Permanent ... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:40:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nessebar_will_not_be_deleted_from_unesco_list.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sozopol_coastal_resort_memorable_summer_experience.html Charm, romance, the unique flavour of the sea, it is simply called Sozopol It is not a secret that Bulgaria's Black Sea coast is excellent holiday destination, offering fabulous beaches, small and picturesque villages, bustling nightlife and ... Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:23:56 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sozopol_coastal_resort_memorable_summer_experience.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bourgas_found_its_place_in_the_list_of_national_tourist_sites.html Bourgas seaside city- attractive for tourists Bourgas has taken its rightful place in the popular destination in the National movement "Get to know Bulgaria-100 National tourist sites", announced municipality's representatives. The Ethnographic ... Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:01:00 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bourgas_found_its_place_in_the_list_of_national_tourist_sites.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourist_information_center_in_the_underpass.html The Sofia municipality administration will establish a tourist information center in the subway of the Sofia university "St. Kliment Ohridski". This was announced by the temporary mayor of Sofia Minko Gerdjikov in front of journalists during his inspection ... Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:36:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourist_information_center_in_the_underpass.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/party_after_the_madonna_show.html Madonna show in Sofia, Bulgaria The official party after the end of the Madonna concert in Bulgaria will take place in the late hours of August 29th in the Yalta club in Sofia. One of the most popular DJs in the world Paul Oakenfold will bring ... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:08:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/party_after_the_madonna_show.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_varna_more_popular_tourist_destination_than_burgas.html Varna is more popular than Bourgas Bulgaria's largest Black Sea city of Varna is a more popular tourist destination than the country's second largest Black Sea city of Burgas. This becomes clear from data announced Thursday by the Territorial ... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:40:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_varna_more_popular_tourist_destination_than_burgas.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/black_sea_hotels_seem_to_be_getting_even_cheaper.html Amazing summer holiday deals on offer Lately we have been writing about some pretty amazing deals for top notch beach hotels, and if anything the deals seem to be getting even better as the summer goes on. In fact, it is the prime time for ... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:48:07 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/black_sea_hotels_seem_to_be_getting_even_cheaper.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_day_of_nesebar_celebrated_with_a_unique_lights_show.html Unique lights show marked the day of Nessebar A unique lights show in Nesebar marked the day of the city, August 15th. Fireworks were fired from eleven vessels and ignited the sky above the sea coast. Over fifteen thousand people attended ... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:54:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_day_of_nesebar_celebrated_with_a_unique_lights_show.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/churches_and_monasteries_in_pirin_a_magnet_for_foreigners.html Religious tourism in Bulgaria gains popularity among foreigners More and more foreign tourists "assault" the resort Sandanski because of the numerous churches and monasteries in the municipality. Religious tourism is increasingly popular over ... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:40:53 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/churches_and_monasteries_in_pirin_a_magnet_for_foreigners.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_archaeologists_find_unique_golden_wreath.html Unique find near Sliven Bulgarian archaeologists have found a unique golden wreath in an unnamed mound near the South-East village of Krushare, Sliven District. This has been announced Sunday by the archeologist Diana Dimitrova, who ws wife ... Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:15:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_archaeologists_find_unique_golden_wreath.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/number_of_hotels_in_bulgaria_rises_despite_crisis.html The number of hotels in Bulgaria increased by 115 in the second quarter of 2009 year-on-year, despite the negative effects of the economic crisis on the tourist business. Statistics presented by the National Statistical Institute show that ... Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:23:39 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/number_of_hotels_in_bulgaria_rises_despite_crisis.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/summer_tourist_season_to_be_profitable_for_bulgaria_despite_crisis.html Despite the expected decline of the number of foreign tourists in Bulgarian resorts during summer 2009, Bulgaria is likely to end up with a profitable tourist season. According to Blagoy Ragin, Chair of the Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association, ... Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:01:59 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/summer_tourist_season_to_be_profitable_for_bulgaria_despite_crisis.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/increasing_interest_in_baba_vida.html The interest in the only preserved medieval fortress in Bulgaria Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:05:22 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/increasing_interest_in_baba_vida.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_top_resort_sunny_beach_fully_booked_despite_crisis.html The pearl at Bulgarian seadside-the top Sunny Beach resort fully booked Bulgaria's largest Black Sea resort, Sunny Beach, is visited by plenty of tourists despite the economic crisis. This has been announced by Ivalina Yankova and Peyko Yankov, ... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:40:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_top_resort_sunny_beach_fully_booked_despite_crisis.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/experts_bulgaria_will_be_world_class_golf_destination_in_years.html Golf tourism-promising in Bulgaria Bulgaria has the potential and will become a world class golf destination in seven to ten years. However, in order for this to be achieved both the business and the government must collaborate, experts who ... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:14:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/experts_bulgaria_will_be_world_class_golf_destination_in_years.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/international_festival_of_manov_honey_to_take_place_in_tsarevo.html International festival of Manov honey Where: Tsarevo seaside resort When:1st-9th of August 2009 The 6th edition of International festival of Manov honey will take place in Tsarevo summer resort from the 1st until the 9th of August. 25 participants ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:59:11 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/international_festival_of_manov_honey_to_take_place_in_tsarevo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/29_m_high_church_tower_to_be_constructed_in_haskovo.html Haskovo municipality plans a 29-m high belfry to be constructed just behind the statue of the Virgin Mary. The bells be controlled and managed by computer programs. Thus, various melodies will sound in the town at certain hours. The new facility ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:04:37 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/29_m_high_church_tower_to_be_constructed_in_haskovo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_sanctuary_of_the_nymphs_discovered_near_nicopolis_ad_istrum.html A sanctuary which is believed to be the place where the nymph cult used to be celebrated in the Antiquity was discovered by archaeologists in immediate proximity to the ancient Roman settlement Nicopolis ad Istrum near the Bulgarian historic town ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:10:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_sanctuary_of_the_nymphs_discovered_near_nicopolis_ad_istrum.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/over_events_included_in_apollonia_festival_of_arts.html Apollonia 2009 Festival of Arts Venue:Sozopol When: 28th of August-6ht of September 2009 More than 70 theatre performances, concerts, books' premieres, movies, exhibitions are included in the program of this year's 25th edition of the Art ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:24:18 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/over_events_included_in_apollonia_festival_of_arts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bookings_for_pamporovo_mountainous_resort_increased_during_the_summer.html Despite the global financial crisis, holiday bookings for the famous mountainous resort Pamporovo have increased significantly. In fact, it is expected that 80% of the hotels will have been booked by the end of August. The joint efforts of hotel ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:18:31 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bookings_for_pamporovo_mountainous_resort_increased_during_the_summer.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/world_famous_stars_to_participate_in_the_prestigious_international_jazz_festival.html Concerts in Bansko to bring together more than 200 musicians from all over the world International Jazz Festival Venue:Bansko winter resort When:8th-13th of August 2009 The prestigious International Jazz festival in Bansko will take place ... Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:31:19 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/world_famous_stars_to_participate_in_the_prestigious_international_jazz_festival.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/summer_is_the_active_tourism_season_for_the_museum_complex_in_bansko.html According to Galabitsa Todeva, museum expert from the Museum complex in Bansko and tourist guide in the House-museum "Nikola Vaptsarov" the summer is the most active season for the museums in the lovely mountainous resort. The House-museum "Nikola ... Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:02:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/summer_is_the_active_tourism_season_for_the_museum_complex_in_bansko.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_information_boards_help_tourists_in_national_pirin_park.html The National Park Pirin turns the preserved territory into a 'open-air school' due to the new information and educational boards. The new installed information boards will aid tourists who explore the Pirin National Park. More than 500 boards ... Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:15:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_information_boards_help_tourists_in_national_pirin_park.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/gambling_tourism_to_be_developed_at_bulgarian_seaside.html A roundtable discussion about opportunities for gambling tourism will take place in the seaside city Varna during September. The aim of the forum is to create a strategy, specific actions to attract wealthy Russian tourists to the casinos at ... Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:44:24 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/gambling_tourism_to_be_developed_at_bulgarian_seaside.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_july_jazz_festival_says_yes_to_nature_preservation.html The July Jazz Festival will be brought to a close on Saturday night at the foot of Perelik peak close to the town of Smolyan. The unique all-acoustic concerts will be conducted without electricity in order to honor the preservation of nature and ... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:43:39 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_july_jazz_festival_says_yes_to_nature_preservation.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/us_soul_singer_macy_gray_to_perform_in_bulgaria_capital_sofia.html The US soul singer and songwriter, Macy Gray, will perform in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on September 9. The concert will be in hall No1 in the National Palace of Culture, and is organized by Balkan Entertainment Company. The talented musician ... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:25:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/us_soul_singer_macy_gray_to_perform_in_bulgaria_capital_sofia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/club_band_noha_set_for_bulgaria_black_sea_gigs.html One of the most popular European club bands, Noise of Human Art (N.O.H.A), will be performing at 4 gigs on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast at the end of July. The music from "DIVE IN YOUR LIFE" N.O.H.A.'s 4th album and culmination of 10 years of ... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:32:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/club_band_noha_set_for_bulgaria_black_sea_gigs.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/extraordinary_extreme_entertainments_attract_tourists_in_sunny_beach.html The global financial crisis, which has also impact on the tourist sector, forced hotel owners to come up with new entertainment options which will make Bulgarian seaside resorts even more attractive. Alternative forms of holidays related to the ... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:55:46 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/extraordinary_extreme_entertainments_attract_tourists_in_sunny_beach.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_exposition_in_ethnographic_complex_in_dobrich_renovated.html The ethnographic and historical complex in Dobrich renovated one of its constant expositions, the one of the Ethnographic house. It is located near the church "St. George". This year after having been renewed, the complex presents clothing and ... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:12:33 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_exposition_in_ethnographic_complex_in_dobrich_renovated.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/wealthy_russians_interested_in_gambling_tourism_the_black_sea.html Up to the present the most frequent guests of casinos in Sunny Beach were Israeli tourists, but now it comes up the turn of Russians who showed increasing interest in Bulgaria's casinos. Bulgaria's seaside expects a flow of wealthy Russian tourists ... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:51:05 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/wealthy_russians_interested_in_gambling_tourism_the_black_sea.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/enjoy_perfect_sunny_weather_and_indulge_in_the_hot_music_events_at_sunny_beach.html Famous DJ Tiesto and many world-known DJs to hit Cacao Beach, Sunny Beach resort Summertime Dance Explosion Solar 09 Venue:Sunny Beach resort When: 25th of July-1st of August It is lovely weather right now, more than perfect for swimming, ... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:48:12 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/enjoy_perfect_sunny_weather_and_indulge_in_the_hot_music_events_at_sunny_beach.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/chinese_delegation_visited_bulgarian_city_plovdiv.html The Chinese delegation which visited Plovdiv on the 21st of July has been seeking for ideas with respect to the preservation of historical inheritance. The goal of the visit of the 9 Chinese representatives is the exchange of good practices ... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:34:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/chinese_delegation_visited_bulgarian_city_plovdiv.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/walk_to_the_wonderful_world_of_the_german_monastery_phototrip.html A walk to the wonderful German Monastery and through its surroundings (phototrip) It does not really matter whether you are in Sofia for business purposes or just you have decided to set off for an exciting weekend tour to Bulgaria's capital ... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:07:09 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/walk_to_the_wonderful_world_of_the_german_monastery_phototrip.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/cesaria_evora_with_a_concert_in_ndk_in_october.html Grammy winning performer Cesaria Evora will come to Bulgaria on October 2nd. The morna singer will perform in the hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture (NDK), four years after her first visit to Bulgaria. Tickets for her concert go on sale ... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:19:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/cesaria_evora_with_a_concert_in_ndk_in_october.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/france_experts_introduce_wine_tours_in_bulgaria.html Eight Bulgarian wine tours have been selected two French experts - Claude Samson (oenologist), and Pascal Teto (marketing specialist in vine and wine field). This was announced Tuesday by the Chair of the State Tourist Agency, Aneliya Krushkova, ... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:12:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/france_experts_introduce_wine_tours_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_hotels_to_lower_prices.html Bulgarian hotels may lower prices by 30% for the 2010 season as a reaction to the discouraging results this summer. This was announced Tuesday by the Deputy Chair of the Union of the Owner of Golden Sands Resort, Koicho Koichev, the Pari Daily ... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:31:02 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_hotels_to_lower_prices.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_vocalist_of_uriah_heep_shoots_a_movie_about_smolyan.html The vocalist of Uriah Heep John Lawton arrives on July 21st in Smolyan on the invitation of the mayor of the municipality Dora Yankova. According to the press release, John Lawton will shoot a movie about Smolyan. The film will be made with ... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:16:08 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_vocalist_of_uriah_heep_shoots_a_movie_about_smolyan.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/discoveries_on_old_great_bulgaria_from_space.html Russian specialists are currently developing a unique method to discover archaeological objects from space. The first results of the experiment are actually relevant to Bulgarian history. The satellite found not one, but three historical objects ... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:37:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/discoveries_on_old_great_bulgaria_from_space.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_medieval_silver_ring_discovered_during_excavations_in_bulgaria_s_historical_to.html A silver ring with depicted lilies was discovered during excavations in the courtyard of the church "St. St. Peter and Pavel" in the ancient Bulgaria's capital city Veliko Turnovo. The exceptionally valuable find weighs 30 grams and dates back ... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:56:53 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_medieval_silver_ring_discovered_during_excavations_in_bulgaria_s_historical_to.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_excavations_works_of_the_south_fortress_wall_of_the_medieval_drustur_in_sili.html It is expected that this summer excavation works of the South Fortress wall in the medieval Drustur will be completed, announced the chairman of the Regional History Museum in Silistra. Archaeologists hope to discover the second pentagon tower ... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:10:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_excavations_works_of_the_south_fortress_wall_of_the_medieval_drustur_in_sili.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_number_of_tourists_interested_in_the_fanagoria_in_varna.html Nearly 4500 tourists visited the History and Ethnographic complex Fanagoria in the seaside city of Varna during the first half of 2009. The number of Russian visitors increased over the past few months. About 30 -40 tourists visit the Fanagoria ... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:20:05 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_number_of_tourists_interested_in_the_fanagoria_in_varna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/diving_in_the_search_of_treasures_near_sozopol_resort.html In the heat of the summer seasons scuba divers and surfers come to enjoy the latest attraction in Sozopol resort. It is diving in the search of sunken ships, a wonderful challenge for every fan of diving. Sozopol summer resort has cemented its ... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:38:08 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/diving_in_the_search_of_treasures_near_sozopol_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_riviera_of_varna_now_has_its_oasis.html An exquisite cocktail-party and soft jazz music opened the newest hotel in the Vacation club Riviera Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:28:16 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_riviera_of_varna_now_has_its_oasis.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/hotels_slash_prices_at_the_seaside.html Six euro for a night-stay and two steaks at the price of one are some of the hot offers at the Bulgarian seaside Hotel- and restaurant-keepers at the seaside are slashing their prices in an attempt to attract more tourists at the height of the ... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:48:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/hotels_slash_prices_at_the_seaside.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/vacation_opportunities_still_available_in_august.html For the first time in years the prices in Bulgaria's Black Sea resorts near Varna are dropping down in the height of the season. Hotel keepers fight tooth and nail to save the season. The crisis has hit tourism hard and some hotels on the north ... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:03:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/vacation_opportunities_still_available_in_august.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeologists_discovered_unique_house_near_chirpan.html A large house from the Neolithic period was dsicovered by archaeologists from the Bulgarian-Greek joint science team which has been working in the region "Halka bunar". The site is between the villages Partizanin and Gorno Belevo, near the town ... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:13:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeologists_discovered_unique_house_near_chirpan.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/in_the_heat_of_the_summer_season_albena_summer_resort_surprises_with_discounted_.html One of the best seaside resorts on the Northern Black Sea coast, Albena, has halved its prices. The offer 'Last minute' includes four hotels in Albena and is valid until the 27th of August. Other luxurious hotels are on 'All inclusive' offer. ... Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:47:23 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/in_the_heat_of_the_summer_season_albena_summer_resort_surprises_with_discounted_.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/us_newspaper_sofia_paris_except_chansons.html The American Dallas Morning News presented Bulgaria's capital city Sofia as one of the undiscovered holiday destinations which tourists should explore. The author of the article aimed at representing new, undiscovered tourist destination for ... Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:15:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/us_newspaper_sofia_paris_except_chansons.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_to_welcome_ukrainian_tourists_in_the_winter.html It is expected that there will be many Ukrainian and Greek tourists in Bansko winter resort. Last winter seson UK and Russian tourists were the majority of tourists. However, it is believed that more Ukrainian tourists are likely to choose Bansko ... Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:28:42 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_to_welcome_ukrainian_tourists_in_the_winter.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_virtuoso_rock_band_mr_big_comes_in_sofia.html Mr.Big arrives in Bulgaria for the 8th edition of the Arena Musica, one of the most prestigious Bulgarian festivals. After the participation of the Finnish star Tarya Turunen (Nightwish band), the organizers of the festival has confirmed the participation ... Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:37:39 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_virtuoso_rock_band_mr_big_comes_in_sofia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/french_tourists_interested_in_the_cultural_landmarks_in_bulgaria.html It is expected that over 100 000 French tourists will visit Bulgaria this summer, said the French ambassador Etienne de Poncins. He has attended the official opening of the French center in the city of Varna. In his opinion, French tourists ... Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:06:31 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/french_tourists_interested_in_the_cultural_landmarks_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_salon_of_wood_carving_opens_in_tryavna.html Wood carvings from all over Bulgaria will be presented for a second time in the yard of the Daskalova house Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:56:21 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_salon_of_wood_carving_opens_in_tryavna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_hotel_of_rila_monastery_renovated.html Rila Monаstery offers accommodation for its visitors in its recently renovated hotel complex Tsarev Vrah. After lands were returned to the Rila Monаstery, it was able to launch the renovation works. A company has been chosen to manage ... Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:27:59 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_hotel_of_rila_monastery_renovated.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_cross_on_a_cliff_impresses_visitors_of_the_village_momchilovtsi.html A cross on the top of a high cliff is among the main tourist attractions in the village Momchilovtsi near Smolyan. The mayor of the village Maria Nikova explained, that visitors of the village are usually impressed by the view from the top of ... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:27:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_cross_on_a_cliff_impresses_visitors_of_the_village_momchilovtsi.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/1058_he_municipality_of_sofia_aids_the_zograph_monastery.html The municipality council of Sofia approved of the proposal to aid the Zograph monastery in Sveta gora with 150 000 leva and 400 000 paving stones. The request for aid came from the bishop of the monastery Archimandrid Amvrosii. The donations are ... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:33:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/1058_he_municipality_of_sofia_aids_the_zograph_monastery.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_tourist_route_opened_in_vratsa.html The tourist route "Inherited path 'Antique and Medieval Vratitsa' was officially opened in the municipality Vratsa. The eco path passes through the popular archaeological site in the area Gradishte near the passage Vratsata. According to the historical ... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:13:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_tourist_route_opened_in_vratsa.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/mountain_bike_rally_event_in_bansko.html Popular winter resort Bansko will host a bike rally from 24th till 26th July. The race will take place the first two days. The third day is planned as a "fun" day in the neighbouring Dobrinishte. The participant in the rally has to pay 50 BGN ... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:47:00 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/mountain_bike_rally_event_in_bansko.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeologists_discovered_roman_settlement_near_varna_town.html Roman settlement was discovered in the region Mentesheto near Varna, announced from the Regional History Museum in Varna. Excavations have been conducted by the archaeologists Alexander Minchev and Teodor Rokov. They have investigated the stone ... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:53:28 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeologists_discovered_roman_settlement_near_varna_town.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_black_knight_to_open_blacksearama.html Gary Player (The Black Knight), the most successful golfer and golf course designer of all time, will open the BlackSeaRama golf complex near Bulgaria's northern coastal town of Balchik on July 18. Mr. Player, who has designed the exquisite golf ... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:20:37 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_black_knight_to_open_blacksearama.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/international_folklore_festival_takes_place_in_veliko_turnovo_for_second_consecu.html Many cultural events will surprise pleasantly the residents and guests of Veliko Turnovo town during the summer months. The International Folklore festival will start on the 16th of July. The festival "Stage of centuries" will be held on the Tsarevets ... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:43:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/international_folklore_festival_takes_place_in_veliko_turnovo_for_second_consecu.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/an_information_terminal_placed_in_front_of_the_municipality_of_balchik.html An information terminal was installed in the town hall of Balchik, announced the administration of the seaside town. The terminal will give up-to-date information in the field of economics, local business, information on institutions and geographic ... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:04:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/an_information_terminal_placed_in_front_of_the_municipality_of_balchik.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/belogradchik_and_poland_to_cooperate_in_the_tourism_field.html Belogradchik municipality will cooperate with Poland in the development of the local tourism product. The project "Key factor for the development of tourism on the basis of the implementation of best practices" is under the operational program ... Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:29:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/belogradchik_and_poland_to_cooperate_in_the_tourism_field.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_reserve_madara_attracts_foreign_tourists.html An increase of foreign tourists is expected in the archaeology reserve Madara. Foreign groups arrive in the complex mostly during the holidays. Large part of the tourists arrive through the offers of tourism agencies. The renovations of the large ... Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:09:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_reserve_madara_attracts_foreign_tourists.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tryavna_town_suggested_for_inclusion_in_the_unesco_s_world_heritage_list.html Bulgaria's fund "13 Centuries of Bulgaria" suggested the town of Tryavna, its icon painting and wood carving school to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Other places suggested for inclusion are the Alexandrovo tomb, the Bachkovo monastery, ... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:01:59 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tryavna_town_suggested_for_inclusion_in_the_unesco_s_world_heritage_list.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nature_park_pirin_remains_a_part_of_the_unesco_heritage.html The national park Pirin is not included as a threatened place in the UNESCO nature heritage list. Allegations that UNESCO will include Pirin Nature park in its threatened nature heritage list are not true said representatives of the Water Works ... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:34:33 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nature_park_pirin_remains_a_part_of_the_unesco_heritage.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_rila_monastery_unabated_source_of_energy_and_serenity.html The winter is in pure harmony with the nature, and I find it really charming. One day the predicted good weather provoked me to escape from the bustling city and set off to a place where the time does not really matter. I am that kind of person ... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:45:39 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_rila_monastery_unabated_source_of_energy_and_serenity.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/european_project_will_develop_the_rural_regions_near_chepelare.html The local initative committee "Chepelare" won European project for the development of the rural areas near Chepelare. The project will be financed by the European agriculture fund as a part of the program for the development of rural regions in ... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:22:51 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/european_project_will_develop_the_rural_regions_near_chepelare.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeologists_found_a_golden_grave_in_sliven_region.html New archaeological artifacts were discovered by the TEMP expedition in the Popova mogila near the village Trapoklovo, Sliven region. The interesting finding is an ancient golden grave, dating back to the 2d century BC. Golden jewels and ceramic ... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:34:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeologists_found_a_golden_grave_in_sliven_region.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_huge_cross_to_be_erected_near_vanga_s_church_in_rupite.html A monumental stone cross will be made on the occasion of the 15 anniversary of sanctifying Vanga's church in Rupite region near the town of Petrich (southwest Bulgaria). Vanga was an eminent Bulgarian clairvoyant. She provided the means and fulfilled ... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:09:42 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_huge_cross_to_be_erected_near_vanga_s_church_in_rupite.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_website_about_bulgarian_monasteries_launched.html Bulgaria Monasteries- discover the monasteries of Bulgaria! We are glad to kindly inform you all of you, our precious readers and valuable customers, that a new website about Bulgarian monasteries has been launched. www.bulgariamonasteries.com ... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:37:59 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_website_about_bulgarian_monasteries_launched.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/why_should_i_visit_bulgarian_monasteries.html Bulgarian monasteries-the biggest cultural and historic treasures of Bulgaria What do Bulgarian monasteries attract with? Why is it worth visiting them? One of the most important reasons is that Bulgarian monasteries are among those "alive" ... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:32:24 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/why_should_i_visit_bulgarian_monasteries.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_casino_to_be_built_in_varna.html New Casino to be Built in Varna "Casinos can attract tourists to Bulgaria," Blagoy Ragin, head of the Bulgarian Hotel- and Restaurant- Keepers Association, said in Varna on Friday. In his words, even if the nightstay is for free, the gamblers ... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:11:47 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_casino_to_be_built_in_varna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_million_lev_advertising_campaign_of_bulgarian_black_sea_resorts.html One million levs have been spent on the advertisement of the Bulgarian Black Sea resorts. "The popularization campaign of Bulgaria's summer resorts started at the beginning of July and would end in September," Anelia Krushkova, head of the state ... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:21:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_million_lev_advertising_campaign_of_bulgarian_black_sea_resorts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_belogradchik_rocks_rank_fourth_in_second_stage_of_new_wonders.html After the end of the second phase of the New 7 Wonders ranking Bulgaria's Belogradchik Rocks are in fourth place in the category "Caves, Rock Formations, and Valleys". The voting in the second phase closed at midnight on July 7. Bulgarian ... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:34:15 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_belogradchik_rocks_rank_fourth_in_second_stage_of_new_wonders.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sinite_kamani_jeravna_and_ichera_attract_foreign_tourists_to_sliven.html The locale Karandila near Sliven is the preferred destination for foreign tourist groups in the region, announced the radio Focus. The lift above Sinite Kamani (the Blue Stones) is especially popular. The first tourists used the lift as early ... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:13:31 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sinite_kamani_jeravna_and_ichera_attract_foreign_tourists_to_sliven.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/belogradchik_rocks_on_the_web.html Now one can take a look at Belogradchik rocks without the necessity to visit the unique area in person. The only thing which you need to do is to visit the website Bulgaria-vr.com-Virtual Bulgaria. The internet page, representing the unique formations ... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:38:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/belogradchik_rocks_on_the_web.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_seaside_project_for_billion_eur_frozen.html The UK investor, Madara Bulgarian Property Fund Limited, a company listed on the London Stock Exchange, declared, that work on the seaside project has been halted and they are waiting additional funding. The huge project, called Black Sea Garden, ... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:48:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_seaside_project_for_billion_eur_frozen.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/veliko_tarnovo_nominated_for_the_capital_of_culture_of_the_balkans.html The Bulgarian hotel and restaurant business association (BHRA) nominated Veliko Tarnovo for a capital of cultural tourism of the Balkans in 2010. The nomination of the old historic town was discussed yesterday and it has been forwarded for ... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:15:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/veliko_tarnovo_nominated_for_the_capital_of_culture_of_the_balkans.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/saudi_prince_to_fund_bulgarian_archaeological_thracian_city_project.html The nephew of the Saudi King Abdullah is going to take part in the project for the exposure of the Thracian city, Sevtopolis. Sevtopolis is under the waters of the dam "Koprinka" in southern Bulgaria, near the city of Kazanlak. Prince Allulid ... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:26:15 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/saudi_prince_to_fund_bulgarian_archaeological_thracian_city_project.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/azerbaijani_investor_interested_in_the_new_terminal_of_the_plovdiv_airport.html An Azerbaijani company expressed interest in the investment of the cargo-related services of the Plovdiv airport. The Ministry of transport can begin the concession procedure immediately. If that happens, the Plovdiv airport will be the only ... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:46:18 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/azerbaijani_investor_interested_in_the_new_terminal_of_the_plovdiv_airport.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_spends_bgn_m_o_promote_black_sea_resorts.html The Bulgarian state tourist agency has reported that BGN 1 M will be spent to promote Bulgaria's Black Sea Resorts in 2009. "The popularization campaign of Bulgaria's summer resorts started at the beginning of July and would end in September," ... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:03:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_spends_bgn_m_o_promote_black_sea_resorts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/air_moldova_opens_regular_flight_to_bulgaria_s_varna.html Air Moldova opens July 4 a regular flight between the capital Chisinau and the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Varna. The company has scheduled the flight one a week, every Saturday, a press release announced. The plane will arrive in Bulgarian ... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:06:58 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/air_moldova_opens_regular_flight_to_bulgaria_s_varna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/czech_chicks_back_on_bulgarian_beaches.html Low-cost Black Sea resorts lured the old-time favourites of Bulgarian beach womanizers The Czech tourists will make a come-back to the Bulgarian Black Sea coast unlike the traditional Russian presence. The cheap resorts attract the beauties ... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:23:05 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/czech_chicks_back_on_bulgarian_beaches.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/july_jazz_smolyan.html PROGRAM JULY JAZZ Smolyan 2009 Where: Smolyan town, Bulgaria When:5th of July-25th of July 2009 I. MUSICAL ACCENTS: 5 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:37:28 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/july_jazz_smolyan.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/saudi_prince_will_invest_in_a_hotel_in_bulgaria.html The second richest Saudi prince Sun, 05 Jul 2009 20:00:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/saudi_prince_will_invest_in_a_hotel_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_eco_path_to_delight_visitors_in_the_region_of_bulgaria_s_turgovishte.html A new eco path from the village of Dolets to the village of Braknitsa, in the region of Turgovishte will be built to inspire eco tourists. The path will be constructed under the project Sapard. The project has been halted for some period of time, ... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:41:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_eco_path_to_delight_visitors_in_the_region_of_bulgaria_s_turgovishte.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/120_more_than_km_is_the_length_of_tourist_paths_in_the_region_of_veliko_turnovo.html The tourist paths in the region of Veliko Tarnovo are over 120 km. long, announced Georgi Dimitrov Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:55:24 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/120_more_than_km_is_the_length_of_tourist_paths_in_the_region_of_veliko_turnovo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nebet_tepe_in_plovdiv_city_competes_with_tsarevets_with_a_light_show.html Nebet tepe ("Nebet Hill") is the historical reason for the foundation of the present day Plovdiv city. The hill still holds remnants from the north wall of the ancient city, a secret entrance with a staircase in the rocky massif, which lead to ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:47:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nebet_tepe_in_plovdiv_city_competes_with_tsarevets_with_a_light_show.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgarian_and_dutch_oint_project_to_develop_tourism_in_kardzhali.html A group of experts from Holland together with the municipality of Kardzhali presented a joint a project in the field of tourism. The project will create a tourist product, a trademark, especially for the region of Kardzhali as valuable experience, ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:17:19 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgarian_and_dutch_oint_project_to_develop_tourism_in_kardzhali.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_waterfalls_near_the_village_ovchartsi_attract_increasing_number_of_tourists.html The seven waterfalls located near the village Ovchartsi in the region of Kyustendil are a spot of great interest for tourists. The mayor of the village Krasimir Ranov said that the waterfalls, formed by the river Goritsa, attract an increasing ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:07:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_waterfalls_near_the_village_ovchartsi_attract_increasing_number_of_tourists.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_second_perperikon_discovered_in_northern_bulgaria.html Unique Thracian sanctuary was discovered by speleologists in Northern Bulgaria. The team of speleologists from the club "Dervent" (Veliko Turnovo) was led by Evgeni Kolev. The speleologists came across the object a couple of days ago while they ... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:29:10 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_second_perperikon_discovered_in_northern_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/music_show_summer_t2009_in_rousse_to_include_folklore_concerts_country_jazz_and_.html This year summer cultural program in the biggest city on the Danube river, Rousse offers unique cocktail of folklore, country, jazz and classical music. The official opening of the "Summer T2009" was held on the 30th of June at the central square ... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:27:27 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/music_show_summer_t2009_in_rousse_to_include_folklore_concerts_country_jazz_and_.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_movie_sofia_the_city_of_god_s_wisdom_presented.html Today the movie project for Bulgaria's capital-"Sofia-the city of God's wisdom" has been presented for the first time. Social press conference for the presentation of the movie will take place on Thursday in the hotel "Festa Sofia". The movie ... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:02:05 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_movie_sofia_the_city_of_god_s_wisdom_presented.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/super_show_to_welcome_the_july_morning_in_bourgas.html The welcoming of the first July Morning in Bourgas sea city will be marked with a super drum show, dances and fires. The official opening of the 'July Morning' will be made by Bulgaria's finalists from the competition "Eurovision", the ballet formation ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:49:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/super_show_to_welcome_the_july_morning_in_bourgas.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/excavations_of_an_ancient_orthodox_church_near_varna.html This month the excavations of an ancient Orthodox church in the area Dzanavara are due to begin. This was announced by the archaeologist Todor Rokov one month ago. He also added that the planned excavations of a fortress from the late and middle ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:57:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/excavations_of_an_ancient_orthodox_church_near_varna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/excavations_in_the_unique_cave_kozarnika_to_continue.html Excavations of the Kozarnika cave, which is situated close to the road Belogradchik-Oreshets, will continue in July and August. Bulgarian and French teams of experts will carry out the researches. Some of the earliest signs of human existence in ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:15:15 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/excavations_in_the_unique_cave_kozarnika_to_continue.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgarian_municipalities_can_work_on_tourism_attractions_with_the_help_of_eu_fun.html EU funds under the project "Aid for the development of tourism attractions" will be absorbed by 148 Bulgarian municipalities. Municipalities should apply for the funding on the basis of a regional development program. Municipalities can submit ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:21:25 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgarian_municipalities_can_work_on_tourism_attractions_with_the_help_of_eu_fun.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/boney_m_open_the_festival_of_sand_sculpture_in_burgas.html On July 2nd, the disco legends Boney M will open the second edition of the Festival of sand sculptures in Burgas. A statue of a 8,5 m. tall tree will be placed in the middle of the sand city. A nest with two storks, symbols of happiness and hope, ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:17:20 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/boney_m_open_the_festival_of_sand_sculpture_in_burgas.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_tourist_eco_paths_are_marked_in_belogradchik.html The mayor of Belogradchik, Mr.Tsankov, announced that new tourist eco paths were marked in the region of the unique rock formations in Belogradchik. 100 information boards, both in English and Bulgarian language, have been installed in order ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:49:11 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_tourist_eco_paths_are_marked_in_belogradchik.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/foundations_of_an_ancient_building_discovered_in_an_old_roman_settlement_near_de.html The foundations of an ancient building were discovered during excavation works of the ancient Roman settlement Martsianopolis near the town of Devnya. Excavations in the region have not been carried out over the past 20 years. Foundations of the ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:58:37 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/foundations_of_an_ancient_building_discovered_in_an_old_roman_settlement_near_de.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/adventure_park_to_entertain_residents_and_visitors_of_teteven.html Adventure park "Adrenaline" will entertain residents and visitors of the town of Teteven. The park consists of 26 elements, situated in the branches of trees as their average height is 8m from the ground. The great attraction is located in a magic ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:07:03 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/adventure_park_to_entertain_residents_and_visitors_of_teteven.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/crafts_weeks_starts_in_plovdiv_city.html Crafts week in Plovdiv city When: 30th June 2009-5th July 2009 Where: Plovdiv city, Bulgaria Each summer craftsmen from all parts of Bulgaria gather in the yard of the Ethnographic Museum Plovdiv to show their skills and compete within the ... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:21:17 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/crafts_weeks_starts_in_plovdiv_city.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/international_fair_plovdiv.html International Fair Plovdiv International Fair Plovdiv is assigned to organize the biggest, most prestigious fairs and specialized exhibitions in Bulgaria. Around 4 700 companies from 50 countries participate annually in events staged by International ... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:56:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/international_fair_plovdiv.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/velingrad_to_become_the_spa_capital_city_of_the_balkans.html Bulgaria's Velingrad will be officially announced as the Spa capital of the Balkan Peninsula. Velingrad will be given the prestigious distinction of the Balkan Alliance of the hotel Associations during an official ceremony which will take place ... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:09:14 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/velingrad_to_become_the_spa_capital_city_of_the_balkans.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/breathe_deeply_you_are_in_sandanski.html "Breathe deeply, you are in Sandanski" is the title under which of the specialized Russian tourism edition Rata-news has published an article for the town of Sandanski and its excellent conditions for healing, SPA and ecotourism in the region. "The ... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:29:39 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/breathe_deeply_you_are_in_sandanski.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/serbian_tourists_interest_1077_d_in_bulgaria.html Serbian tourists are once again increasingly interested in the Bulgarian seaside, writes the Serbian newspaper "Politics". Bulgaria is the second favourite tourist destination for Serbs this summer showed a survey conducted in May. The Serbs often ... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:24:57 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/serbian_tourists_interest_1077_d_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/more_than_10_000_tourists_rest_in_albena.html There are over 10 000 tourists in Albena at the moment, announced Darik radio. By the end of June, the expected number of tourists is 15 thousand. The decrease of visitors compared to last summer is under 10%, despite the expected drastic decrease. Even ... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:43:57 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/more_than_10_000_tourists_rest_in_albena.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_new_park_with_an_amphitheatre_and_a_lake_constructed_at_the_sofia_airport.html The official opening of the park at the Sofia Airport took place on the 25th of June. The total area of the park is 365 decares. The park has been officially opened by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Mutafchiev. The opening of the park has been ... Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:58:35 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_new_park_with_an_amphitheatre_and_a_lake_constructed_at_the_sofia_airport.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_only_destination_with_growth_in_romanian_tourists.html The number of Romanians spending their holidays in Bulgaria has increased by 5-10% since the beginning of 2009 compared to 2008. The news was reported by the Romanian news site ziare.com, which points out that the number of Romanian visitors to ... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:13:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_only_destination_with_growth_in_romanian_tourists.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/yacht_harbour_to_be_built_on_the_danube.html A yacht port will be constructed in the village Baikal. It will be the only one of its kind on the Danube within the territory of Bulgaria. Besides the harbour a new hotel will be also built. It is believed that the project will draw the interest ... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:54:17 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/yacht_harbour_to_be_built_on_the_danube.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_fair_in_belogradchik_officially_opened.html The official opening of the traditional fair of Belogradchik took place on June 25th. The opening ceremony was located very close to the famous rock formations of Belogradchik. The prime minister, other ministers and officials attended the event. The ... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:21:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_fair_in_belogradchik_officially_opened.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_president_turns_first_sod_of_tourist_center_at_perperikon.html Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, turned Monday the first sod of the new tourist center at the ancient Thracian city of Perperikon. The EUR 2,45 M tourist center is funded under the Trans-border Cooperation module of EU's PHARE Program. Parvanov ... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:27:42 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_president_turns_first_sod_of_tourist_center_at_perperikon.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/danube_day_2009.html Danube Day is a celebration of a cleaner, safer river following 15 years of international cooperation. Huge festivals on the banks of the rivers; public meetings and fun, educational events pay tribute to the Danube, its peoples and the progress ... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:13:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/danube_day_2009.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/municipality_tryavna_develops_eco_tourism.html Cultural and eco tourism are developing pretty well in Tryavna Municipality, announced the town's mayor. The summer season has started very well. Foreign groups of tourists come mainly from Germany. In the mayor's words, the well developed is ... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:43:14 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/municipality_tryavna_develops_eco_tourism.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bourgas_sea_city_to_attract_tourists_with_an_attractive_night_image.html This summer Bourgas sea city will delight tourists with its new image. Flags of Bourgas symbol, Bulgaria and EU have been installed at all entrances of the city to enhance the attractive appearance of the city. In addition, a state-of-art system ... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:04:06 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bourgas_sea_city_to_attract_tourists_with_an_attractive_night_image.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tropical_night_will_make_sofia_dance.html Until the end of the summer, the Mansard (on the corner of the Borisova garden Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:01:56 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tropical_night_will_make_sofia_dance.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_pleven_panorama_accessible_to_all_tourists.html The agency for people with disabilities, part of the Ministry of labour and social politics, approved a project of the municipality of Pleven. The project is called "Panorama for everyone" and costs 108 223 leva. The funds will be used for the creation ... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:11:57 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_pleven_panorama_accessible_to_all_tourists.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourism_opportunities_in_bulgaria_russian_roulette.html Quoting unnamed officials at the Bulgarian-Russian Investment Forum as saying that Russian investors were "opting for partnerships with Bulgarian companies in order to start new casinos in Bulgaria", Bulgarian daily Standart said the country had ... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:20:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourism_opportunities_in_bulgaria_russian_roulette.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/romanian_tourists_in_bulgaria_grow_by_80.html The number of Romanian tourists visiting Bulgaria increased by 80% in the first four months of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008. The news was announced by Bulgaria's Tourism Agency head, Aneliya Krushkova, who also said tourists from ... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:24:11 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/romanian_tourists_in_bulgaria_grow_by_80.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/two_new_eco_paths_read_to_welcome_tourists_in_the_nature_park_belasitsa.html New information and interactive boards have been installed to promote the new eco routes named Friends and The way of the Ant. The official opening of new eco paths is due to take place in a short time. Specially trained guides will help tourists ... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:31:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/two_new_eco_paths_read_to_welcome_tourists_in_the_nature_park_belasitsa.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sports_and_entertainment_centre_opened_in_teteven.html The newest sports centre in Teteven was officially opened on the 19th of June. Sports and entertainment centre has at its disposal a football playground, two tennis courts, skateboard site, children playground, fitness centre, caf Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:52:56 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sports_and_entertainment_centre_opened_in_teteven.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeological_summer_sliven_2009_starts.html The archaeological summer Sliven 2009 has started in the region Popova Mogila near the Sliven town Tropoklovo. 3-4 Thracian hills will be explored during the three months of excavation works. Following an old archaeological tradition, excavations ... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:09:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeological_summer_sliven_2009_starts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeological_excavations_to_explore_the_birth_place_of_orpheus.html This summer archaeological excavations will take place near the village of Gela, the Rhodope Mountain, Smolyan region. A basilica and a Thracian fortress will be explored near the village which is popular as the birth place of the mythological ... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:19:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeological_excavations_to_explore_the_birth_place_of_orpheus.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_library_of_tsar_ivan_shishman_found.html Part of the library of the Bulgarian tsar Ivan Shishman was found by prof. Nikolai Ovcharov during excavations near the church "Saints Petar and Pavel" in Veliko Tarnovo. South of the walls of the church, the archaeologists found a massive bronze ... Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:54:20 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_library_of_tsar_ivan_shishman_found.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/four_bulgarian_hotels_awarded_by_kso.html Four Bulgarian hotels were awarded on the final day of the fourth regional conference "Corporative social responsibility during crisis", which took place between June 18th Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:39:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/four_bulgarian_hotels_awarded_by_kso.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/unique_attraction_to_be_constructed_an_ice_slide_in_the_summerin_nessebar_coasta.html All visitors will be delighted with the unique of its kind new attraction, namely a real ice slide in the summer, which will be constructed this summer season in the coastal resort of Nessebar. The facility has been set up by Iceland Bulgaria following ... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:02:32 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/unique_attraction_to_be_constructed_an_ice_slide_in_the_summerin_nessebar_coasta.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/unique_rock_phenomenon_near_belogradchik_to_become_a_european_geopark.html The representative of the municipality of Belogradchik Georgi Gruev announced that the popular Belogradchik Rocks may acquire the status of a European geopark. The municipality of Belogradchik and a group of university students from Moscow National ... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:12:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/unique_rock_phenomenon_near_belogradchik_to_become_a_european_geopark.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/museums_in_varna_to_attract_tourists_this_summer.html Bulgarian folklore, traditional dishes, wine and exciting history will attract tourists in Varna's museums in this summer season. The new tourist product, called "Bulgarian treasures" has been prepared for 2 years, but its real effect will be ... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:15:46 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/museums_in_varna_to_attract_tourists_this_summer.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_new_project_near_kavarna_starts.html The company "Bulgaria land development" commences the disputable project for a resort village "July morning" which will be located in the region of Kavarna. Although ecology activists stated clearly their position that it is obvious that the ... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:24:10 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_new_project_near_kavarna_starts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_first_ski_resort_in_eastern_rhodopes_to_welcome_tourists_this_winter_season.html The first ski resort in the Eastern Rhodopes will start functioning this winter. The first ski track is situated near the village of Tunkovo. Its altitude is 700m and length is 1km.Investment in resort infrastructure is estimated to reach 300 000 ... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:47:31 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_first_ski_resort_in_eastern_rhodopes_to_welcome_tourists_this_winter_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_rocks_near_belogradchik_will_be_used_as_a_movie_backdrop.html Filmmakers from all over the world use the rock formations near Belogradchik as a movie backdrop. The latest movie shot there is called "Rome". The price of a single day of shooting is a thousand leva, informs the mayor of Belogradchik Emil ... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:43:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_rocks_near_belogradchik_will_be_used_as_a_movie_backdrop.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/roman_remnants_near_varna.html The initial researches in the locale Mentesheto near Varna are completed. They were conducted by the scientists Alexander Minchev and Teodor Roskov. The goal was to research the well-known stone structure in the locale and the terrain below it. ... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:52:12 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/roman_remnants_near_varna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_old_city_in_plovdiv_is_getting_a_facelift.html The general appearance of the Old city of Plovdiv will undergo serious changes by the end of the year, announced plovdiv24.bg. The funds that the municipality will provide for the changes in the Old city are nearly a million leva. The thorough ... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 08:09:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_old_city_in_plovdiv_is_getting_a_facelift.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bourgas_city_to_host_days_of_russian_culture.html Days of Russian culture WHEN: 15th of June-19th of June WHERE:Bourgas city, Bulgaria Bourgas sea city will host the traditional festival Days of Russian Culture from the 15th of June Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:27:41 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bourgas_city_to_host_days_of_russian_culture.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_beach_near_the_fortress_baba_vida_open.html Within days, the beach near the fortress of Vidin Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:17:15 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_beach_near_the_fortress_baba_vida_open.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/boney_m_perform_four_concerts_in_bulgaria.html The classic pop band Boney M will tour the Balkans, which includes four concerts in Bulgaria. One of the founding members of the group Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:33:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/boney_m_perform_four_concerts_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_slimming_centre_opened_doors_in_bansko_spa_holidays_hotel.html Hotel "Bansko Spa & Holidays" has already offered to its guests a brand new service, a newly opened slimming centre in cooperation with Diely centre for diet nutrition and weight loss. Guests can delight in a four star luxury, a swimming pool, ... Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:01:00 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_slimming_centre_opened_doors_in_bansko_spa_holidays_hotel.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/summer_season_in_sozopol_and_chernomorets_coastal_resorts_starts.html This year for the first time the official opening of summer season in the famous coastal resort Sozopol and Chernomorets will take place at the same time. Thus, the accent falls on the role which Chernomorets plays in the joint tourist product ... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:19:42 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/summer_season_in_sozopol_and_chernomorets_coastal_resorts_starts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/wine_pr_t_a_porte_to_start_at_the_balchik_castle.html Wine festival 12th of June-14th of June where: Balchik summer resort, Northern Black sea coast, Bulgaria The first edition of the wine festival "Dionisiopolis 2009" starts today at the Balchik Castle. Wine tasting, accompanied by exquisite ... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:34:53 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/wine_pr_t_a_porte_to_start_at_the_balchik_castle.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/shabla_sea_resort_expects_the_number_of_tourists_to_increase_this_summer_season.html Shabla Municipality expects more tourists to visit it this summer season, Shabla mayor Krasimir Krustev reported. In his words, the tourism sector in Shabla remains unaffected by the global financial crisis. The reason is that the resort is attractive ... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:17:58 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/shabla_sea_resort_expects_the_number_of_tourists_to_increase_this_summer_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ethnographic_exhibition_from_plovdiv_to_visit_nessebar_summer_resort.html The ethnographic exhibition " European Fashion in Plovdiv" was opened by representatives of Regional Plovdiv Ethnographic Museum in the ancient coastal resort Nessebar. Bulgarian girls dressed in beautiful gowns, typical for the fashion from ... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:36:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ethnographic_exhibition_from_plovdiv_to_visit_nessebar_summer_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/slaveevi_nights_aitos_to_be_opened.html 956 participants have forwarded their application to take part in the 41th edition of traditional folklore holidays "Slaveevi nights"-Aitos 2009. Holidays will be officially opened this nights at 8pm at the open stage in the park "Slaveeva River" ... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:12:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/slaveevi_nights_aitos_to_be_opened.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pomorie_to_become_the_centre_of_religious_festivals.html Pomorie coastal resort will be declared for the world capital city of church festival. This will become true during the sixth International festival of Orthodox music " Virgin Mary" which will take place tomorrow. The forum is commemorated to 120th ... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:39:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/pomorie_to_become_the_centre_of_religious_festivals.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_belogradchik_rocks_to_get_night_lighting.html Bulgaria's Belogradchik Municipality and the Energy Efficiency Agency (AEE), a government body, are going to cooperate in order to provide lighting for the world-famous Belogradchik Rocks. The AEE Director, Tasko Ermenkov, and the Belogradchik ... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:25:48 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_belogradchik_rocks_to_get_night_lighting.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_and_czech_republic_to_co_operate_in_the_field_of_wine_tourism.html The ambassador of the Czech Republic in Bulgaria, Martin Klepetko and the governor of Blagoevgrad Vladimir Dimitrov discussed the opportunities for co-operation in the field of tourism at a meeting. The main accent during the meeting was spheres ... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:14:34 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_and_czech_republic_to_co_operate_in_the_field_of_wine_tourism.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tsarevo_expects_a_successful_summer_season.html The summer season in Tsarevo will be successful, said the mayor of the city Petko Arnaudov for Darik radio. The tour operators are already leading tourist groups in the seaside resort. The infrastructure of the resort is undergoing significant ... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:32:16 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tsarevo_expects_a_successful_summer_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sunny_beach_expects_a_good_season.html The summer season in the coastal resort Sunny beach will be officially opened on the 13th of June. This also marks the 50th anniversary of the favourite summer resort. "Although a bad season was expected due to the crisis, the tourism season in ... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:43:20 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sunny_beach_expects_a_good_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_hotel_with_a_forest_on_the_roof_to_be_built_in_veliko_tarnovo.html In spite of the global financial crisis, a hotel with a forest on its roof will be constructed in the historical town of Veliko Turnovo. The unique project has been created by the architect Edward Riffa, who has also invented the project for the ... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:58:18 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_hotel_with_a_forest_on_the_roof_to_be_built_in_veliko_tarnovo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/unique_belogradchik_rocks_to_be_presented_in_serbia.html Belogradchik Rocks, the unique rock phenomenon, will be presented in Tsaribrod, Serbia on the 12th of June. Multimedia presentation will be represented by the mayor of Belogradchik. The purpose of the initiative is to popularize the rock formations ... Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:08:02 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/unique_belogradchik_rocks_to_be_presented_in_serbia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/english_tourists_praise_wonderful_bulgarian_seaside.html Bulgaria is again ranked in the top 6 of the most preferred summer destinations for British tourists due to the unique harmony between excellent quality and reasonable prices. Hotel owners save the summer season with the relatively low summer ... Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:45:07 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/english_tourists_praise_wonderful_bulgarian_seaside.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/thracian_sanctuary_discovered_near_velingrad_spa_resort.html The Roman coliseum is one of thousands archaeological landmarks in the city. Unfortunately, many of them are still unpopular with tourists. During the new archaeological season in Bulgaria the Thracian sanctuary near the Ostrets peak, Velingrad ... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:07:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/thracian_sanctuary_discovered_near_velingrad_spa_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourists_chosen_to_spend_their_vacation_at_bulgaria_s_coastal_resorts_till_now.html Hotels in the region of Varna have made a revenue of nearly 5.41 million leva over the first quarter of 2009, announced from National Statistical Institute (NSI). 14,9% of accommodation capacity in the country has been offered in Bulgaria's sea ... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:59:22 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourists_chosen_to_spend_their_vacation_at_bulgaria_s_coastal_resorts_till_now.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_first_design_festival_in_sofia.html Sofia Design Week Sofia, Bulgaria 4th of June-12th of June The first festival for design in Bulgaria, named Sofia Design Week, was officially opened yesterday with a great party in the courtyard of National Art Academy. The rich program ... Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:15:23 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_first_design_festival_in_sofia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/eco_village_will_be_constructed_near_the_dam_lake_batak.html Eco-village spread over the area of 9557 m2 is in a process of construction 3km away from the town of Batak and only 5km distance from the picturesque Rhodopes mountain resort, Tsigov park, located bear the artificial lake Batak. It will consist ... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:51:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/eco_village_will_be_constructed_near_the_dam_lake_batak.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/european_armwrestling_championship_kicks_off_in_sofia.html The 19th European Armwrestling Championship Sofia city, Universiada hall 3d-6th June The 19th European Armwrestling Championship started in Sofia Wednesday night. 485 wrestlers from 28 European states are going to be competing in six categories: ... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:05:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/european_armwrestling_championship_kicks_off_in_sofia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourists_visit_bulgaria_s_shiroka_luka_annually.html 30 000 tourists visit the village of Shiroka Luka, Smolyan mountainous region each year, announced the chairman of the village's tourism information center. July and August are the busiest months as it has showed the biggest tourist flow. Accommodation ... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:22:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourists_visit_bulgaria_s_shiroka_luka_annually.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/kuwait_times_tourists_from_persian_gulf_choose_bulgaria_for_health_tourism.html Bulgaria, a relatively new member of EU, is a country located at the crossroad between the East and the West, which makes it a very popular tourist destination for visitors from Persian Gulf, wrote the newspaper "Kuwait Times". Besides breathtaking ... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:24:27 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/kuwait_times_tourists_from_persian_gulf_choose_bulgaria_for_health_tourism.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_project_road_of_milk_preserves_traditions_and_boost_tourism_in_rhodopes.html The project "The road of milk" will be carried out like "The road of wine" in Elzas. The project envisages to boost regional development in the mountainous area of the green Rhodopes Mountain and to turn it into an attractive tourism destination. In ... Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:54:11 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_project_road_of_milk_preserves_traditions_and_boost_tourism_in_rhodopes.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_genius_of_leonardo_da_vinci_to_reveal_at_a_new_exhibition_in_sofia_city.html Heritage of Leonardo Da Vinci Sofia city, 1st of June-20th of June 2009 "Scientific and technical heritage of Leonardo Da Vinci" Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:43:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_genius_of_leonardo_da_vinci_to_reveal_at_a_new_exhibition_in_sofia_city.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_to_welcome_30_million_foreign_tourists_in_2020.html Bulgaria is going to see a dramatic increase in the visits of foreign tourists whose number will reach 30 million in 2020. This forecast has been made during a tourism forum in Sofia by Barbara Page-Roberts, a marketing consultant based in Nevada ... Sun, 31 May 2009 22:48:14 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_to_welcome_30_million_foreign_tourists_in_2020.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_thracian_city_of_perperikon_with_eur_tourist_center.html A tourist center for EUR 2,6 M will be constructed at the site of the ancient Thracian city of Perperikon in Southern Bulgaria. The construction of the new tourist center will start and the end of June, and is financed by EU's PHARE Program, ... Sun, 31 May 2009 22:58:42 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_thracian_city_of_perperikon_with_eur_tourist_center.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_protected_area_irakli_opens_summer_season.html Summer tourism season 2009 will be officially opened in the resort of Irakli on the 13th of June. This year the resort participated in the competition EDEN 2009 for the most excellent tourist destination with regards to the protected ecological ... Sun, 31 May 2009 23:18:23 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_s_protected_area_irakli_opens_summer_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/german_tourists_are_expected_this_year.html About 500 000 German tourists are expected to visit Bulgaria this year as a serious decline of the tourist flow is not believed to occur according to the German Ambassador in Bulgaria. In his opinion, tourist agencies are advertising Bulgaria in the ... Sun, 31 May 2009 23:24:33 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/german_tourists_are_expected_this_year.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/prehistoric_settlement_discovered_in_sozopol.html Prehistoric settlement, dating back to the second half of the sixth millenium B.C., was discovered during the construction activities of the camping site "Gradina" near the coastal resort Sozopol. A group of archaeologists found the artifact ... Sun, 31 May 2009 23:28:35 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/prehistoric_settlement_discovered_in_sozopol.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/finnish_tourists_increasingly_interested_in_bulgaria.html For the last several years, Bulgaria was the third preferred destination for Finnish tourists after Spain and Greece. The Finnish ambassador in Bulgaria Kauko Yamsen insists that Finnish tourists are just getting to know Bulgaria as a tourism ... Sun, 31 May 2009 23:40:45 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/finnish_tourists_increasingly_interested_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_municipality_of_lovech_co_finances_a_project_of_the_norwegian_collaboration_.html The municipality of Lovech will support the union "Devetashkoto plato" with 3000 euro, announced the mayor of Lovech Mincho Kazandzhiev. The project of the union won the financing of the Norwegian collaboration program - a total of 121 000 euro. ... Sat, 30 May 2009 18:30:29 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_municipality_of_lovech_co_finances_a_project_of_the_norwegian_collaboration_.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_cabin_lift_in_bansko_to_function_during_the_summer.html The cabin lift from Bansko to Bunderishka Polyana will be functioning for the first time during the summer. The lift will be operation from 8 am to 4.30 pm. Ulen, the concessionaire of Bansko's ski zone, will make the lift available for all tourists ... Sat, 30 May 2009 20:56:49 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_cabin_lift_in_bansko_to_function_during_the_summer.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/kavarna_to_host_the_national_festival_of_amateur_theatres_with_international_par.html Kavarna will be the host of the 12th edition of National Festival of Amateur Theatres with international participation. The 12th edition of the festival will take place from the 30th of May until the 5th of June. The event will be under the patronage ... Sat, 30 May 2009 23:09:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/kavarna_to_host_the_national_festival_of_amateur_theatres_with_international_par.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_will_increase_the_lodging_places.html The newspaper Dnevnik announced that the municipality of Bansko plans to increase the lodging base of the resort over the years with 8000 beds. After the completion of all new projects, Bansko will be able to accommodate more than 23 000 tourists. Before ... Sat, 30 May 2009 23:46:58 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_will_increase_the_lodging_places.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_golden_ring_and_a_unique_coin_discovered_in_the_historical_town_veliko_turnovo.html A golden ring with a pearl from 16th century and a unique coin dated back to the end of 17th century were discovered during the excavation works of the ancient Catholic church "The Assumption" in Veliko Turnovo, the cultural and historical centre ... Fri, 29 May 2009 20:21:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_golden_ring_and_a_unique_coin_discovered_in_the_historical_town_veliko_turnovo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/russian_tourists_to_visit_famous_perperikon_for_the_first_time.html This summer, a group of Russian tourists will have the opportunity to explore for the first time the archaeological complex of Perperikon. Russian hunters will be visiting the hunting station Zhenda near Kurdzhali town. Russian delegation will ... Fri, 29 May 2009 20:30:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/russian_tourists_to_visit_famous_perperikon_for_the_first_time.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_mountainous_resort_to_attract_tourists_in_summer_with_cultural_and_festiv.html Bansko has been already pinned on the map of the modern European winter resorts, but the aim of local municipal representatives is to make it together with Dobrinishte mountainous resort and other settlements in the region, located in Pirin and ... Thu, 28 May 2009 20:42:17 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bansko_mountainous_resort_to_attract_tourists_in_summer_with_cultural_and_festiv.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/madara_horseman_marks_30th_anniversary_as_a_cultural_site_included_in_world_heri.html Shoumen municipality will organize a series of events to mark 30 years since Madara Horseman was included in the list of the World Cultural and Historic landmarks. Festivities will be organized under the patronage of Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev. ... Thu, 28 May 2009 21:16:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/madara_horseman_marks_30th_anniversary_as_a_cultural_site_included_in_world_heri.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_incomplete_military_hotel_in_the_center_of_sofia.html The attractive estate sprawls over 50 thousand square metres and includes a subterranean parking lot, cinema, conference halls, offices, hotel complex and spa center. The auction for the military estate in the center of Sofia, also known as "the military ... Thu, 28 May 2009 21:49:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_incomplete_military_hotel_in_the_center_of_sofia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/post_stamp_with_madara_horseman_released.html A post stamp with the Madara Horseman will be released this Thursday on the occasion of the 30th anniversary since the rock relief was put on the UNESCO world heritage list. The stamp will be promoted by Bulgaria's Minister of Culture Stefan Danailov. ... Wed, 27 May 2009 21:42:37 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/post_stamp_with_madara_horseman_released.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/over_300_tourists_visited_samuil_fortress_near_petrich.html The chief curator of the History Museum in Petrich said that over 3000 tourists have visited the popular Samuil fortress since the beginning of May. The great number of tourists has proved the point that the Samuil fortress is a wonderful cultural ... Sat, 23 May 2009 11:40:17 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/over_300_tourists_visited_samuil_fortress_near_petrich.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/samuil_fortress_near_petrich_a_touch_to_dramatic_history.html Samuil Fortress Samuil fortress is the name of a medieval fortress, located between the mountains Belasitsa and Ograzhden in the picturesque gorge of Kliuch. Samuil fortress is situated on a hill on the banks of Strumeshnitsa tiver, 5km to ... Sat, 23 May 2009 12:00:56 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/samuil_fortress_near_petrich_a_touch_to_dramatic_history.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/number_of_russian_serbian_tourists_in_bulgaria_goes_up.html The number of Russian citizens receiving Bulgarian tourists visas has increased since the beginning of 2009. After a 30% decline in January 2009 compared to December 2008, and a 20% decline in February, in March, the number of Russians who received ... Sat, 23 May 2009 13:12:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/number_of_russian_serbian_tourists_in_bulgaria_goes_up.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sinite_kamani_national_park_to_take_part_in_the_second_edition_of_national_natur.html Sinite Kamuni nature park will take part in the second edition of National Nature Parks day, which will be held on the 23d of May. The campaign aims to improve and renovate infrastructure in the 11 nature parks of Bulgaria. The second edition ... Fri, 22 May 2009 07:48:20 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sinite_kamani_national_park_to_take_part_in_the_second_edition_of_national_natur.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nessebar_and_ireland_to_cooperate_on_tourism_development.html Nessebar municipality, representatives of the Irish embassy and representatives of Bulgarian-Irish club discussed opportunities for cultural, congress and sports tourism in the region. The mayor of Nessebar introduced the new conception of the ... Thu, 21 May 2009 12:23:04 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nessebar_and_ireland_to_cooperate_on_tourism_development.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_season_in_st_konstantin_and_elena_begins.html The holiday of the saints Konstantin and Elena marks the beginning of the tourist sesaon of the resort by the same name. According to tradition, the celebrations will begin with a mass and a blessing by the bishop of Varna and Veliki Preslav - ... Thu, 21 May 2009 18:44:30 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_season_in_st_konstantin_and_elena_begins.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_anticipated_yacht_exhibition_to_start_tomorrow_in_varna.html Hypo Bulgaria Show 2009 When:21st of May 2009 Where:Varna city, the sea capital of Bulgaria The biggest yacht water event, namely Hypo Bulgaria Show 2009 will present about 50 new yachts, among which some will be shown for the first time ... Wed, 20 May 2009 01:33:01 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_anticipated_yacht_exhibition_to_start_tomorrow_in_varna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/antique_stadium_in_plovdiv_to_be_restored_in_autumn.html The charming Plovdiv city, Bulgaria's second biggest city, will have the first underground antique museum. The renovation of one of the most interesting archaeological places in Plovdiv , namely the Antique stadium of Philippopolis from 2d century, ... Tue, 19 May 2009 07:09:12 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/antique_stadium_in_plovdiv_to_be_restored_in_autumn.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_attractions_to_be_offered_near_the_belogradchik_rocks.html The newest attraction, which will be offered among the unique Belogradchik rock formations, will be buggy and biking tours. Every extreme sports lover can hire a two-seat buggy for the price of 60.00 BGN. The tour lasts nearly 1,5 hours and includes ... Tue, 19 May 2009 07:43:54 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_attractions_to_be_offered_near_the_belogradchik_rocks.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourism_director_bulgaria_has_succeeded_in_attracting_foreigners.html Rumen Draganov, Director of the Institute for Analyses and Assessment of Tourism, has suggested that foreign tourist numbers in Bulgaria will not decrease as much as first thought this summer. Draganov stated that thanks to the low prices of ... Tue, 19 May 2009 23:05:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourism_director_bulgaria_has_succeeded_in_attracting_foreigners.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/albena_lowers_prices.html The summer resort Albena will lower the prices for tourists in the beginning of the summer season. The offer also applies to last-minute reservations between June 8th - 30th. The prices for full servicing in three-stars hotels will be 55 leva ... Tue, 19 May 2009 23:51:35 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/albena_lowers_prices.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_yacht_of_bond_laid_aboard_in_varna.html Bond Label Party When:22d of May Where:Varna- the sea capital of Bulgaria Luxury, distinguished style and romantics with a the sweet aroma of the charming sea will be the accents of the third Bond Label party, which will take place on the ... Tue, 19 May 2009 01:11:45 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_yacht_of_bond_laid_aboard_in_varna.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_museum_in_the_nessebar_summer_resort_marked_ts_holiday.html The museum "Ancient Nessebar" in the coastal town of Nessebar marked its professional holiday and opened its three exhibitions for guests. One of the impressive exhibitions was named "The treasures of Messambria necropolis". There historic monuments ... Tue, 19 May 2009 08:02:32 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_museum_in_the_nessebar_summer_resort_marked_ts_holiday.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_and_slovenia_must_consider_tourism_development.html Bulgaria and Slovenia must consider seriously on activating tourists' flow between them, Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov said at the opening of Bulgarian-Slovenian forum, FOCUS News Agency reporter informed. President Parvanov pointed Slovenian ... Tue, 19 May 2009 08:13:12 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_and_slovenia_must_consider_tourism_development.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/culture_ministry_provides_bgn_for_excavations_in_bulgaria_s_trapezitsa_region.html Bulgaria's Culture Ministry will provide 150 000 BGN for the funds needed for excavation works at the medieval fortress "Trapezitsa" in Veliko Turnovo. This was announced by the chairman of the National Archaeology Institute of Bulgarian Academy ... Mon, 18 May 2009 07:17:27 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/culture_ministry_provides_bgn_for_excavations_in_bulgaria_s_trapezitsa_region.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/extreme_park_to_be_opened_in_pamporovo_winter_resort.html A park of extreme sports has been established in Pamporovo ski resort. It will be enriched from now on. The facility is situated between the hotels Murgavets and Pamporovo. It will be completed and fully functional on 20th of May. 70m. long ... Mon, 18 May 2009 07:33:05 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/extreme_park_to_be_opened_in_pamporovo_winter_resort.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/piano_virtuoso_george_duke_to_perform_in_sofia.html Piano player George Duke in Sofia when:17th of May where:Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture, Sofia city, Bulgaria Virtuoso piano player George Duke will perform for the first time in Bulgaria on May 17 in Hall 1 of the National Palace ... Sun, 17 May 2009 08:19:27 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/piano_virtuoso_george_duke_to_perform_in_sofia.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/anniversary_of_april_uprising_commemorated_with_reconstruction_in_dryanovo_monas.html The 133rd anniversary of April Uprising is commemorated on Saturday evening in Dryanovo monastery, Focus Sun, 17 May 2009 08:53:23 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/anniversary_of_april_uprising_commemorated_with_reconstruction_in_dryanovo_monas.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/yachts_for_over_million_eur_at_the_plovdiv_air.html The company Venid-Yacht, property of the brothers Dinevi, will put up for sale five luxurious yachts at their shop in the spring fair for consumer goods and technologies in Plovdiv. The yachts are worth 1 623 000 EUR in total. The most expensive offer ... Sun, 17 May 2009 06:59:55 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/yachts_for_over_million_eur_at_the_plovdiv_air.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_capital_real_estate_prices_to_fall_in_jones_lang_lasalle.html Real estate prices Bulgaria's capital Sofia will drop by 12% in 2009, while those in the capital of neighboring Romania will see a 20% plunge, according to a report of Jones Lang Lasalle consultancy. Both the Bulgarian and Romanian residential ... Sun, 17 May 2009 23:23:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_capital_real_estate_prices_to_fall_in_jones_lang_lasalle.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/forum_tourism_of_the_open_spaces_will_take_place_in_pomorie.html "Tourism of open spaces" Pomorie coastal resort, Bulgaria 17th of May-19th of May The forum "Tourism of open spaces" will be held from 17th until 19th of May 2009 in the hall Kapitol of Grand hotel Pomorie in the summer resort Pomorie. The ... Sat, 16 May 2009 00:53:49 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/forum_tourism_of_the_open_spaces_will_take_place_in_pomorie.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/culinary_festival_variegated_table_of_the_guests_of_my_town_to_be_held_in_veliko.html Culinary festival "Variegated table of the guests of my town" when:16th of May where:Veliko Turnovo The culinary festival "Variegated table of guests of my town" will take place in Veliko Turnovo today and tomorrow. The event will be held ... Sat, 16 May 2009 07:55:25 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/culinary_festival_variegated_table_of_the_guests_of_my_town_to_be_held_in_veliko.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/unique_gold_treasure_presented_for_the_first_time_in_bulgaria_s_alexandrovo.html The museum of Thracian arts in Alexandrovo presented for the first time a collection of precious finds. The collection includes a gold treasure dating back to the fourth and fifth millennia BC, three necklaces, made of sea-shells and a silver ... Sat, 16 May 2009 08:30:10 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/unique_gold_treasure_presented_for_the_first_time_in_bulgaria_s_alexandrovo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/weather_in_mountains_is_not_good_for_long_trips.html Weather in mountains is not good for long trips. This is what Mountain Rescue Service press office told FOCUS News Agency. It is cloudy in the mountains and it is blowing at high places. Lifts in all resorts do not work. There is snow at places ... Sat, 16 May 2009 08:40:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/weather_in_mountains_is_not_good_for_long_trips.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/an_ancient_roman_street_in_sofia_to_be_restored.html The ancient Roman street beneath the Largo in the centre of Sofia city will be restored and exhibited. Sofia Municipality has already started negotiations with European Investment bank regarding the funding of the project. The chief architect ... Sat, 16 May 2009 21:16:57 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/an_ancient_roman_street_in_sofia_to_be_restored.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/additional_feedback_offices_for_visitors_open_at_the_seaside.html The Commission for consumer protection opens additional feedback offices in the Black Sea resorts. This was announced by the chairman of the Commission Damian Lazarov in Dobrich. He also revealed that the Commission will make surprise examinations ... Sat, 16 May 2009 23:42:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/additional_feedback_offices_for_visitors_open_at_the_seaside.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/night_of_museums_to_be_held_for_consecutive_time_in_bulgaria.html Night of museums The curious tourist will have the opportunity to take delight in the 5th "Night of museums" , an interesting event including many attractions, exhibitions, concerts and loads of surprises, which will take place on the 16th of ... Fri, 15 May 2009 01:06:03 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/night_of_museums_to_be_held_for_consecutive_time_in_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/construction_works_at_bulgarian_seaside_halted.html Construction works at Bulgarian seaside resorts has been halted today. The mayors of Balchik and Varna have issued official prohibition orders. Policemen in Albena coastal resort and Balchik will control the situation and take care of the adherence to ... Fri, 15 May 2009 09:04:59 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/construction_works_at_bulgarian_seaside_halted.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeological_exploration_in_devnya.html Excavation works in architectural and archaeological reserve in the town of Devnya were made 15 years ago. Because of the initiative of the mayor of Devnya, funds were allocated for excavation works and the preservation of the archaeological and ... Fri, 15 May 2009 06:57:35 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/archaeological_exploration_in_devnya.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/rousse_to_host_a_tourism_expo.html Weekend Tourism Rousse 2009 14th May-16th of May Rousse city, Northeastern Bulgaria 75 companies will be presented at the 5th exhibition which Russe municipality organizes for the development of tourism in the city. The expo Weekend Tourism ... Thu, 14 May 2009 21:45:48 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/rousse_to_host_a_tourism_expo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_is_second_in_the_world_in_terms_of_investment_attractiveness.html Bulgaria ranks second in terms of attractiveness for industrial investments in the latest chart of the consultative company PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The research takes into consideration the effects of the financial and economical crisis ... Thu, 14 May 2009 08:08:00 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_is_second_in_the_world_in_terms_of_investment_attractiveness.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/japanese_prince_and_princess_attended_the_opening_of_thracian_arts_museum.html The Prince and Princess Akishino from Japan attended the official opening of the Thracian art museum in the village of Alexandrovo. They had been invited by Bulgaria's President Georgi Purvanov. Their visit was on the occasion of the 50th anniversary ... Thu, 14 May 2009 06:48:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/japanese_prince_and_princess_attended_the_opening_of_thracian_arts_museum.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_smallest_reserve_in_smolyan_area_to_be_renovated.html Amzovo, the smallest reserve in the Smolyan region will be renovated. Firstly, measures are taken for the restoration of the fence, surrounding the reserve, and it will be permanently marked as a protected territory. Smolyan will try the prevent ... Thu, 14 May 2009 07:09:14 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_smallest_reserve_in_smolyan_area_to_be_renovated.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sunny_beach_ranked_with_palma_de_mallorca_and_kassandra.html Sunny beach coastal resort entered the top 20 chart of the most desired resorts for Scandinavian tourists. The research and the ranking are made by the agency Scandiandess. The top spots are taken by the famous Spanish Palma de Mallorca and M Thu, 14 May 2009 07:25:57 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sunny_beach_ranked_with_palma_de_mallorca_and_kassandra.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/of_bulgaria_luxury_hotels_offer_good_spa.html Only 30% of Bulgaria's four and five stars hotels offer SPA, wellness, and balneology services that can meet the common requirements. This was announced Monday by the SPA expert and Economy PhD, Yordan Yordanov, at a round table organized during ... Tue, 12 May 2009 00:43:20 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/of_bulgaria_luxury_hotels_offer_good_spa.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_bulgarian_monuments_in_unesco_list.html Bulgaria will make three new offers to include national monuments in UNESCO's list of world cultural heritage. These are the archaeological complex "Valley of Thracian Kings"; ancient sacred site of Perperikon; and medieval monastery "St. Peter ... Mon, 11 May 2009 21:39:21 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/new_bulgarian_monuments_in_unesco_list.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_bulgarian_orthodox_church_commemorates_the_memory_of_the_holy_brothers_cyril.html The Bulgarian Orthodox Church commemorates today the memory of the Holy brothers Cyril and Methodius, who in the 9th century created the Slav alphabet. They were canonized in the early Medieval period for their contribution for the popularization ... Mon, 11 May 2009 22:06:15 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_bulgarian_orthodox_church_commemorates_the_memory_of_the_holy_brothers_cyril.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/rush_of_tourists_in_northwestern_bulgaria.html The towns Vidin and Belogradchik, some historic sites and natural phenomenona of Northwestern Bulgaria were visited by over 54 000 tourists during May holidays (1st of May until 6th of May). Over 4 000 tourists visited the historical sites in ... Mon, 11 May 2009 22:32:51 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/rush_of_tourists_in_northwestern_bulgaria.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/unique_exhibition_of_the_bulgarian_alphabet.html A unique exhibition dedicated to the Day of Bulgarian enlightment and culture opens today in Sliven. The exposition, initiative of the "International Triennial of Stage Poster", is called "ABV - poster" and consists of posters made by artists ... Mon, 11 May 2009 06:52:50 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/unique_exhibition_of_the_bulgarian_alphabet.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/near_of_lodges_at_the_black_sea_coast_are_fully_booked.html Tourists have already booked 60% of the beds in Bulgarian coastal resorts. 3-star, 4-star and 5-star hotels first line from the beach, are the most often preferred. The number of the first visitors at seaside resorts is over 20 000 people, said ... Sun, 10 May 2009 07:43:45 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/near_of_lodges_at_the_black_sea_coast_are_fully_booked.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/first_foreign_tourists_for_the_summer_season_arrive_at_bulgarian_black_sea_coast.html The first foreign tourists have arrived at Bulgarian Black Sea resorts, Tsvetan Tonchev, chairperson of the Bulgarian Tourism Chamber told Bulgaria Focus news agency on May 8 2009. The first tourists were from Germany, he said, and noted that ... Fri, 08 May 2009 00:27:22 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/first_foreign_tourists_for_the_summer_season_arrive_at_bulgarian_black_sea_coast.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/more_than_visited_yagodinska_cave_during_holidays.html More than 3000 people had visited Yagodinska cave during holidays, curator of the cave Sergey Genchev told FOCUS News Agency. The road along which people have to drive is narrow and thus car lines have formed. There are special people who are responsible ... Thu, 07 May 2009 16:22:48 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/more_than_visited_yagodinska_cave_during_holidays.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourists_from_bulgarianeighbours_increase_dramatically.html The number of Bulgarian entry visas requested by Serbian and Macedonian citizens has shot up over the last year according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. The number of visas for Serbians rose 60% while 40% more visas were requested by Macedonians ... Wed, 06 May 2009 16:35:07 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourists_from_bulgarianeighbours_increase_dramatically.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/royal_bulgaria_yacht_club_organizes_first_international_regatta.html The Royal Bulgaria Yacht Club is organizing the first international offshore IRC regatta in Bulgaria set to begin at the end of May. The Royal Bulgaria Yacht Club, which was recently established, is organizing the regatta to set off from Varna ... Wed, 06 May 2009 16:48:21 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/royal_bulgaria_yacht_club_organizes_first_international_regatta.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_has_good_authority_among_foreign_tourists_during_holidays.html The current six-day holiday is very good for tourism. There are no surprises or cancelled reservations. Everything is alright, Rumen Draganov, director of Institute for Analyses and Assessment in Tourism, said in an interview with Focus News Agency. The ... Sun, 03 May 2009 20:53:18 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_has_good_authority_among_foreign_tourists_during_holidays.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ten_participants_in_the_eden_the_nature_meets_you_contest_will_compete_for_the_f.html 20 Bulgarian municipalities took part in the ">"EDEN Fri, 01 May 2009 10:21:17 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/ten_participants_in_the_eden_the_nature_meets_you_contest_will_compete_for_the_f.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nessebar_bids_you_a_welcome.html Nessebar coastal resort has marked the start of the new summer season with Easter holidays. Nessebar is one of the oldest church places in the whole world. Boasting about 40 ancient churches on its territory, Nessebar summer resort is sacred ... Fri, 01 May 2009 22:49:41 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nessebar_bids_you_a_welcome.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_cheapest_destination_for_uk_tourists.html Bulgaria has been pronounced the cheapest destination, and a real bargain by a survey made by Post Office travel services. Ten typical holiday items and costs, including a meal out, postcards, English newspapers, insect-repellent and bottled ... Fri, 01 May 2009 23:33:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_cheapest_destination_for_uk_tourists.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/turgovishte_to_develop_the_cultural_and_historical_tourism.html The project on which Targovishte will start to work on is named as "European Perspectives for development and cultural and historical tourism in Turgovishte Municipality". The project will be a result of the teamwork of the municipality of Targovishte ... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:39:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/turgovishte_to_develop_the_cultural_and_historical_tourism.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/kailuka_park_in_pleven_to_be_developed.html Pleven municipality had a discussion regarding the project for the management and development of the famous preserved Kailuka park and the natural landmark Razbititsa cave. The project is valued at 390 000 BGN and it includes new benches, game ... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:48:07 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/kailuka_park_in_pleven_to_be_developed.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/museum_of_the_fountains_to_be_constructed_in_the_municipality_of_banite.html A museum of the fountains is being constructed in the municipality of Banite, announced Evelina Kadieva, the vice-mayor of the municipality. The project is being fulfilled under the Program for the development of rural regions. Kadieva explained ... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:59:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/museum_of_the_fountains_to_be_constructed_in_the_municipality_of_banite.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sapareva_banya_municipality_among_the_top_interesting_destinations.html The Project of Sapareva Banya Municipality "Rila's Waterfalls, a spring of health and beauty" is ranked among the top 10 most interesting destinations in the national competition "Excellent tourist destination, related to the preserved areas" The ... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:20:58 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sapareva_banya_municipality_among_the_top_interesting_destinations.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/chepelare_to_turn_into_all-year_round_destination.html Rhodopes Mountain is a marvelous mountain both in winter and summer season. The impressive nature and the natural, ecological foods, as well as the customs of the local people, rich traditions and unique cuisine are attractive for the keen visitor. ... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:44:02 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/chepelare_to_turn_into_all-year_round_destination.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/antique_plovdiv_city_to_become_part_of_unesco_s_world_heritage.html Plovdiv's municipal council discussed a suggestion regarding Plovdiv's application for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Thus, antique Plovdiv, second largest Bulgarian city, will gain popularity as a destination with excellent opportunities ... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:46:20 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/antique_plovdiv_city_to_become_part_of_unesco_s_world_heritage.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/euro_from_the_eu_for_the_restoration_and_development_of_the_rural_regions.html Two hundred billion euro, or 1,5% of the Gross domestic product (GDP) of the European union will be used for the European plan for economical restoration. The idea is to help the countries in the European union adapt to the current economical ... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:11:03 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/euro_from_the_eu_for_the_restoration_and_development_of_the_rural_regions.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/russian_children_to_spend_their_vacation_in_bulgaria_resorts.html Nearly 40 000 Russian children will spend their summer vacation in Bulgaria's coastal region. This is possible after Bulgaria introduced the issuing of free visas for Russian children. The information was presented during a summit between Deputy ... Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:18:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/russian_children_to_spend_their_vacation_in_bulgaria_resorts.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/hissar_is_the_greenest_municipality_of_the_year.html The Municipality of Hissar was awarded the prestigious prize "The greenest municipality of year" at an official ceremony in the Military club in Bulgaria's capital city Sofia. It was bestowed the award for best fulfilled object for municipality ... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:05:45 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/hissar_is_the_greenest_municipality_of_the_year.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/yambol_to_develop_tourism_in_partnership_with_an_italian_province.html The municipality of Yambol is a partner of the project "The good practices of the Catania province - impetus for Yambol Municipality to develop tourism". The project is elaborated by the Bulgarian association of tourism agencies, as besides the ... Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:34:16 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/yambol_to_develop_tourism_in_partnership_with_an_italian_province.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/7-star_hotel_complex_formillion_eur_t_be_constructed_near_the_coastal_resort_of_.html A golf playground, yacht club and a boutique marine are some of the luxurious facilities 7-Star hotel complex "Thracian Cliffs Golf and Marina and Spa Resort" is being built between the fast-developing coastal resort Balchik and Kavarna. The ... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:19:36 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/7-star_hotel_complex_formillion_eur_t_be_constructed_near_the_coastal_resort_of_.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/star_spa_hotel_persenk_opens_door.html 5-Star Spa Hotel Persenk in Devin opened officially on the 17th of April. 150 guests, politicians, ministers, mayors, businessmen and show stars attended the official opening ceremony. Spa Hotel Persenk boasts a unique, boutique design. The ... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:43:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/star_spa_hotel_persenk_opens_door.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_might_be_the_host_of_the_new_wonders_awarding_ceremony.html Sofia is a candidate for being a host of the "New 7 nature wonders" official awarding ceremony in 2011. Bulgarian capital city was proposed as a host of the grand ceremony at the official website of the contest, www.new7wonders.com. Meanwhile ... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:51:02 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sofia_might_be_the_host_of_the_new_wonders_awarding_ceremony.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/shoumen_fortress_to_be_renovated.html The project of Shoumen Municipality "Restoration and conservation of Shoumen Fortress-a cradle of civilizations which lived in Bulgaria" was approved for being financed by European funds. The project includes restoration and conservation of the ... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:40:06 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/shoumen_fortress_to_be_renovated.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_great_interest_in_the_temple_of_kibela_during_the_new_tourist_season_in_balchi.html A great tourist interest is expected in the Kibela temple during the new tourist summer season in the coastal resort Balchik. Representatives of over 80 touroperators have visited the antique architectural landmark which is considered to be the ... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:39:59 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/a_great_interest_in_the_temple_of_kibela_during_the_new_tourist_season_in_balchi.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/summer_season_started_officially_in_belogradchik.html A concert in the Magura cave marked the official opening of the summer tourist season 2009 in Belogradchik. The mayor of Belogradchik and the chairman of Initiative committee "Natural phenomenon Belogradchik Rocks" welcomed all residents and guests ... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:53:46 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/summer_season_started_officially_in_belogradchik.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/.html German bookings for Bulgaria for the upcoming summer season mark a fall of 20% on average year-upon-year, the drop ranging from 10% -15% to 25%-30% with the different tour operators. This was announced by Ventsislav Tanchev, CEO of Suntours company, ... Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:43:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_varna_burgas_airports_served_more_passengers_in_h1.html The airports in Bulgaria's Black Sea cities of Varna and Burgas marked an increase in the number of passengers they processed in the first quarter of this year on an annual base, German firm Fraport, who owns a 35-year concession for the two airports, ... Sun, 19 Apr 2009 02:51:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_varna_burgas_airports_served_more_passengers_in_h1.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/happy_easter.html HAPPY EASTER! The team of www.bulgaria-hotels.com wishes Happy Easter to all our present and future customers. We hope that you will have a blessed Easter, one that will surely brings you even closer to the Lord and the salvation of his resurrection! ... Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:26:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/happy_easter.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_church_delegation_to_bring_holy_easter_fire_from_jerusalem.html A delegation of clergymen from the Bulgarian Orthodox Church is expected to land at Sofia Airport in the evening on Holy Saturday bringing the Holy Easter Fire from Jerusalem. The plane with the holly fire will land first in the Black Sea coast ... Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:00:13 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_church_delegation_to_bring_holy_easter_fire_from_jerusalem.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/greek_tourists_siege_sandanski_for_easter.html Tourists from Bulgaria's southern neighbour - Greece - find it cheaper to accomodate in a Bulgarian hotel for three days. The package costs about 250 euro per person. Greek tourists order whole roasted lambs for the holiday, and after dinner fill the ... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:10:27 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/greek_tourists_siege_sandanski_for_easter.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourists_choose_a_holiday_destination_and_a_hotel_online.html 53% of tourists choose a holiday destination and a hotel online most probably because of the preferences of tourists to contact the hotels directly. This showed the figures of the survey of the tourists' preferences in the region of Pamporovo. ... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:27:26 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/tourists_choose_a_holiday_destination_and_a_hotel_online.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/us_millionaires_found_he_paradise_in_sokolovo.html 70 rich millionaires from the US state Nevada were extremely impressed with the unique complex for rural tourism in Sokolovo, a village in the region of coastal resort Balchik. Only few hours after their stay on the board of the tourist liner ... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:41:17 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/us_millionaires_found_he_paradise_in_sokolovo.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/trun_to_be_turned_into_an_attractive_tourist_destination.html The concept of the municipality of Trun is to give a new lease of life to the region because of the beautiful nature and the crystal clear air in the area. A SPA centre with a capacity of 30 beds will be officially opened at Easter holiday. Tourists ... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:48:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/trun_to_be_turned_into_an_attractive_tourist_destination.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_magic_of_rila_in_touch_with_nature.html The Magic of Rila, in touch with nature The excitement about Rila cloister can only be compared to the tender touch of the magic music. The combination of pristine nature, the whiff of history and the crystal clear air captivate the soul and ... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:25:40 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/the_magic_of_rila_in_touch_with_nature.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_becomes_the_centre_of_gambling.html Balkan Pokernews Challenge 11th of May-17th of May, Golden Sands summer resort World poker elite arrive in Bulgaria next month. Top players will gather in the resort of Golden Sands on the 11th of May to compete for the 100 000 EUR award of the ... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:19:18 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_becomes_the_centre_of_gambling.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nessebar_welcomes_the_first_tourists_fo_this_summer_season.html The first tourists arrived in Bulgaria's coastal resort Nessebar on the 9th of April with the tourism liner "Adriana". The harbour in the city romantic resort of Nessebar anticipates 45 cruise ships for the 2009 tourism season. The last ship ... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:13:58 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/nessebar_welcomes_the_first_tourists_fo_this_summer_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_bansko_ski_resort_happy_with_winter_season.html Bulgaria's Bansko ski resort had a very satisfying winter season despite the global financial crisis affect on the tourist business. This was announced by Ivan Obreikov, Manager of Ulen AD, which is the company that holds the Pirin mountain ... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:38:14 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_bansko_ski_resort_happy_with_winter_season.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_boosting_demand.html While Bulgaria's tourism sector is already suffering from the financial crisis, the government has been quick to enact necessary measures to soften long-term impact. Bulgaria too has taken various steps to increase tourism in the country. Under ... Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:26:52 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/bulgaria_boosting_demand.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/romanians_head_to_bulgaria_for_easter.html Reports indicate that up to 10 000 Romanians are planning to spend their Easter holidays in Bulgaria, where a two-nights, all-inclusive package could cost as little as 60 leva, according to a representative of Romania's national tourist agency ... Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:36:03 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/romanians_head_to_bulgaria_for_easter.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/russian_journalists_will_get_familiar_with_bulgaria_s_spa_tourism_opportunities.html A group of 25 journalists, representatives of the most popular editions in Russia, will arrive in Bulgaria in order to get familiar with Spa tourism opportunities in Bulgaria. Journalists of leading Russian periodicals will be in Bulgaria from ... Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:36:38 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/russian_journalists_will_get_familiar_with_bulgaria_s_spa_tourism_opportunities.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/thousands_of_romanians_head_to_bulgaria_for_easter.html Romania's national tourist board, ANAT, has announced that at least 10 000 Romanians will spend Easter in Bulgaria. Thousands of Romanians intend to spend the Easter holidays in Bulgaria, where a two-night, all-inclusive package could cost as little ... Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:29:00 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/thousands_of_romanians_head_to_bulgaria_for_easter.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/veliko_turnovo_to_be_proposed_for_the_cultural_capital_of_the_balkans.html Cultural tourism has not been affected in a negative aspect by the global financial crisis. On the contrary, a growth has been reported. Only in the town of Veliko Turnovo, the number of tourists has increased by 2,5% since the beginning of 2009, ... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:18:43 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/veliko_turnovo_to_be_proposed_for_the_cultural_capital_of_the_balkans.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sunny_beach_welcomes_the_first_guests.html A hundred Israeli tourists arrived with the first organized tourist group in the resort Sunny Beach today. The foreigners arrived with a charter flight in Varna and Burgas and were provided accomodations in the four stars hotel complex "Chrysanthemum". ... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:25:39 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/sunny_beach_welcomes_the_first_guests.html http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/brodilovo_village_in_anticipation_of_first_foreign_tourists.html First foreign tourists will arrive in the Strandzha village of Brodilovo on the 24th of April. Brodilovo village is working on projects for new tourism attractions that will bring even more tourists at that unique place. An old mill in miniature ... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 07:09:44 GMT http://www.bulgaria-hotels.com/en/brodilovo_village_in_anticipation_of_first_foreign_tourists.html