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Slight increase of foreign tourists holidaying in Bulgaria

The influx of foreign tourists coming to Bulgaria this summer compared to last year’s has seen an increase between four and six per cent, Tsvetan Tonchev of the Bulgarian Tourist Chamber said as quoted by website investor.bg.

After chartered flights were cancelled in May, because of the ongoing construction on the Black Sea coast, the arrival of foreign tourists have, only now, started to increase. The hotel bookings for August are even higher than initially expected, Tonchev said.

If the warm weather remains through to September, the overall increase of foreigners holidaying at the Black Sea could reach six per cent, leading to a revenue growth by seven to eight per cent.

The most desired resorts for this season are Albena, Riviera and Obzor. The leading tourists by nationality are German tourists, followed by British, Scandinavian and Russian tourists. This summer, a slight increase of Polish and Czech holiday-makers has been registered, Tonchev has said.

During peak season, the average price for one room at a three-star hotel, all-inclusive, is 60 leva, where as four-star hotels offer rooms between 100 and 150 leva a night. In smaller family hotels, rooms equipped with an air conditioner, television set and a refrigerator are 30 to 40 leva a night, and more unpretentious hotels offer rooms between 15-30 leva.

August 7 2008, Source: sofiaecho.com

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Thursday, December 04 2008

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What`s on in Bulgaria

Cultural Institutes

  • Save the planet, and Bulgaria
    What: A film by American director Tom Jackson, this tells the story of how petrol corporations damage the environment without reinvesting any funds to offset it.
    When: December 10, 6pm
    Where: Czech Centre 100 G. S. Rakovski Str, Sofia

Art

  • Buy yourself a little painting
    What: Victoria auction house organises its 15th auction of the works of classic Bulgarian and European painters.
    When: December 10, 6pm
    Where: Sredets Hall in Sheraton Hotel, Sofia
  • ALLA GEORGIEVA, LOVE AND EVIL MINDS
    What: This is the first solo exhibition by Alla Georgieva since 2003. Born in Ukraine, the artist lives and works in Sofia.
    When: Until December 20
    Where: ARC Projects, 90 Vitosha Blvd, fourth floor, Sofia
  • ARTCHITECTURA
    What: Known as a successful graphic artist, with this solo exhibition Robert Barumov reveals a new dimension to his talent, that of a painter.
    When: Until December 12
    Where: Gallery Paris, 8 Parizh Str, Sofia
  • THE WORLD OF IVANKA SOKEROVA
    What: Ivanka Sokerova (1926-1993) is a little known artistic figure of admirable stoicism, working only with her left hand, the artist creates ceramic pieces, collages, drawings and writing.
    When: Until December 15
    Where: Sariev Gallery, 40 Otets Paisii Str, Plovdiv
  • FROM YOUR DAUGHTER WITH LOVE
    What: Until December 20
    When: Iva Yaranova has titled her exhibition Happy Birthday, Mom.
    Where: 16a Iskur Str (entrance from Budapeshta Str), Sofia

Museums

  • Archaeological treasures
    What: A private archaeological collection of special value will be on display for the enjoyment of guests and residents of Bulgaria's Black Sea capital. The treasures belong to the brothers Bobokovi, from Rousse, who had been collecting items for 20 years.
    When: Until April 2009
    Where: Varna Archaeological Museum, 41 Maria Louisa Blvd, Varna
  • SIEMENS TECHNOLOGY AND ART
    What: The theme of this exhibition is 130 years of Siemens in Bulgaria, intertwining historical periods with development of the local art scene. Works by Bulgarian contemporary artists such as Ivan Moudov, Boryana Pandova and Krassimir Terziev are displayed.
    When: Until December 14
    Where: Sofia City Art Gallery, 1 Gurko Str, Sofia