Foreign Investments in Million USD Source MEE State

Foreign Investments in Million USD ·Source: MEE State Agency for Tourism

Capital Investment in Tourism BULGARIA – 2001 -2005 in Million Euro ·Source: WTTC State Agency for Tourism

Bulgaria and the European Union u Agreement on Accession of Bulgaria, signed on February 1, 1995 u Accession Negotiations started on December 1, 2000 u Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria, signed in Luxembourg on April 25, 2005 u Entry in the EU – January 1, 2007 State Agency for Tourism

Tourism Industry – Priority Sector for the Bulgarian Economy u International tourism revenues contributes 9. 0% to GDP u International and domestic tourism revenues contributes 12. 5% to GDP u Direct employment in tourism – over 170 000 u Total number of employees in other sectors related to tourism – over 300 000 State Agency for Tourism

Structure of the Accommodation Facilities ·Source: SAT State Agency for Tourism

International Tourism - Bulgaria Tourist Arrivals for Leisure & Recreation (excl. children without own passports) ·Source: SAT State Agency for Tourism

International Tourist Arrivals TOP 10 by Countries - 2005 (in thousand) ·Source: SAT State Agency for Tourism

Tourist Arrivals from Poland (excl. children without own passports) State Agency for Tourism

Arrivals of Polish Tourists in Bulgaria (excl. same-day visitors by month – 2005) State Agency for Tourism

International Tourism Receipts BULGARIA (in Million Euro) ·Source: SAT State Agency for Tourism

Tourism Products u Sea Vacations; u Ski Tourism; u Cultural and Historical; u Ethnographical, Wine & Dine; u Rural and Eco tourism; u Adventure Tourism; u Balneology, Spa & Wellness State Agency for Tourism

Sea Tourism Leisure & Recreation u 376 km long coastline u Picturesque bays, sand dunes, cave phenomena u Favourable temperate climate: 120 days yearly with temperature of the air and water over 18 ‘C u Mineral water springs u No dangerous flora or fauna u Modern hotels following the latest accommodation standards worldwide u Water sports, tourist attractions State Agency for Tourism

Ski Tourism u Mountains, with altitude up till 2, 925 m u Mid and high mountain relief - 29 % of the total territory of the country u Duration of the ski season in high mountain resorts - 200 days u 4 international ski resorts: Borovets, Pamporovo, Bansko and Vitosha u Round-the-year operating facilities u Ski pistes of varied difficulty State Agency for Tourism

Cultural Tourism u u u u Over 30 000 historical monuments, 7 of which within the UNESCO list of World Culture Heritage 36 culture reserves 160 monasteries Monuments from different historical epochs - pre-historical findings, the oldest gold in the world, Thracian tombs, Roman and Byzantine strongholds, medieval historical monuments Authentic Bulgarian architecture from the National Revival Period Modern Bulgarian Art Traditional holidays and Art festivals - The festival of Roses in Kazanlak, Folk gatherings in Koprivshtitsa, Rozhen, Predela State Agency for Tourism

Eco Tourism u u u u Exquisite natural diversity Favourable climate providing opportunities for round-the-year recreation and sports A network of protected territories - 3 national parks, 9 nature parks, 89 reserves Diverse flora and fauna 37 000 km marked mountain trails, eco-paths in hilly and mountain regions 2 natural sites included in the UNESCO World Nature Heritage list; Possibilities for bird watching, rare plants and geological sites observation, photo-safari, rock climbing, hiking, caving, snowshoeing, riding, fishing, cycling, rafting, delta and paragliding State Agency for Tourism

Spa & Wellness u u u u Over 550 mineral spas; Temperature: cold - below 37 C, warm - up to 60 C, hot - up to 101 C; Curative mud; Environmentally clean nature; Healthy sea and mountain climate; Modern spa & wellness accommodation facilities; Services: thalassotherapy, mineral water baths, wine-& chocolate therapy, phyto & aroma therapy, pearl baths, mud treatment, manual therapy and massages, acupuncture, slimming procedures. State Agency for Tourism

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