Bulgaria Anticipates Over 2 Million Foreign Tourists This Winter Season

Bulgaria is anticipating over two million foreign visitors for the upcoming winter season, according to Acting Minister of Tourism Evtim Miloshev in an interview with Nova TV. He added that the total number of foreign visits is projected to surpass 3.2 million, which includes one-day and transit passes.

Throughout the year, the tourism sector has seen a general increase of approximately five percent in the volume of tourism products. Miloshev expressed optimism that 2024 is set to be the best year yet for tourism in Bulgaria. He highlighted a shift in the geographic source of tourists, influenced by the war in Ukraine and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Currently, Bulgaria is primarily attracting visitors from Romania and Poland, with English tourists also expected this winter. The minister noted that the majority of foreign tourists in Bulgaria come from neighboring countries.