Minister Angelkova held a work meeting with Thorsten Geissler, head of the Bulgarian office of Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Germany is in top 3 of Bulgaria’s tourism markets

 Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, held a work meeting with Thorsten Geissler, head of the Bulgarian office of Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Germany is in top 3 of Bulgaria’s tourism-generating markets. The German tourists visiting our country last year exceeded 870 000, growing by 5.3 per cent compared to the year before, said Minister Angelkova. This year we are expecting the results to be even better and also register another growth in the number of German tourists, indicated the minister, clarifying that such were the indications about the early summer vacation bookings of tour operators, as well booked flights. Preparation for the new active season takes place in communication with the large-scale international tour operators, such as TUI, Neckermann, Thomas Cook, Der Turistik, explained the minister. The meetings in preparation of summer 2018 started back in the heat of last season. Mr. Geissler added that Bulgaria is often a preferred destination for German tourists.

Tourism development is an important priority for the government, emphasized Minister Angelkova. She presented to her interlocutor the tourism opportunities offered by Bulgaria. Sea tourism is traditional for the country, but in addition we are also developing the cultural-historical, spa, medical spa, wellness, gourmet, and eco ones, said the minister, adding that the country is in the position to offer to its visitors a broad range of products owing to its natural riches and millennial history.

The minister stated that the Ministry is working actively to attract ever more German tourists to our country. We have on schedule the presentation of Bulgarian tourism products at the ITB Berlin exhibition, which will be held early next month, announced Minister Angelkova. The tourism forum is among the most significant ones globally and is intended both for professionals and the general public. Last year there were more than 10 000 exhibitors from 180 countries and regions, while the visitors’ number reached 160 000.