Bulgaria, Portugal to Deepen Cooperation in Tourism

The Bulgarian government approved at its regular meeting on Wednesday a draft protocol for cooperation between the country's Tourism Ministry and the Economy Ministry of Portugal.

The document reflects the efforts of the two countries to create the most favourable conditions for fruitful cooperation through the development of different kinds of tourism, to contribute to their economic development and the growth of their tourist potential.

Bulgaria and Portugal will encourage the exchange of information and experience in several main areas: planning of marketing strategy, promotion of tourism, statistical programmes, legislation and programmes on the quality of tourism, its sustainable development and hotel activities.

The two countries will support the working contacts between their tourist organisations and agencies with the aim of increasing the number of tourists visiting Bulgaria and Portugal.

The participation in tourist fairs, seminars, expositions and other events will be also stimulated, the government's press service informs.

The visits of journalists on reciprocal principle for promoting the tourist potential of the two countries is also foreseen.