Minister Angelkovareceives award for professional partnership at the Intourmarket international tourism fair

11 March 2018

The Minister of Tourism, Nikolina Angelkova, received an award at a ceremony held in Moscow during the 13th Intourmarket international tourism fair. The distinction is bestowed for “long-standing cooperation, large-scale participation and creative approach in organizing the exhibition’s operation”. The award is signed off by Oleg Safonov, head of the Russian Federation’s Federal Agency for Tourism, with whom Minister Angelkova held a fruitful meeting during the exhibition.

Russia is a tourism-generating market for Bulgariaand is among the five countries sending the most tourists to our country. In 2017 nearly 558 000 Russians preferred our country for vacation and travel, with over 400 000 Federation nationals having a second home in Bulgaria, stated Minister Angelkova during her awarding.

Bulgaria, on the other hand, is among the top 10 preferred destinations for Russian tourists, solidifying its image as a family destination among them. Tour operators from the Federation, who are active on the Bulgaria market, announced 15-20 percent stronger demand currently for summer 2018 compared to last year’s March.

Intourmarket is one of the biggest international tourism fairs for trade professionals. This year over 1400 exhibitors from over 130 countries took part in it, as well as Russian regions and national tourism representative offices. According to interim data, the forum, which was held on March 10-12, will have been seen by over 74 000 visitors. Bulgaria presents on its national stand diverse opportunities for sea, cultural-historical, medical spa, and wellness tourism.

 

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