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Bulgaria Expects 20% Increase in Russian Tourists 2012 - EconMin [Apr 21, 2012] Bulgaria expects to see an approximately 20% increase in Russian tourists this year, according to the country's Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, Delyan Dobrev. Dobrev pointed out that Russian tourists with Schengen visas can now visit Bulgaria, which would boost the Bulgarian tourism sector. "We expect a significant growth, especially on the Russian market," the Minister said. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Patches Things Up with Russian Tourists after 'Hostage Crisis' [Sep 25, 2011] Russian tourists will not stop visiting Bulgaria in spite of the crises in the recent weeks, in which thousands of them were stranded at Bulgarian Black Sea airports, according to Grigory Sarishvili, deputy head of the Russian Federal Tourism Agency. "Russian tourists won't give up on Bulgaria because they are aware that it was not the Bulgarian state who was responsible for the recent problems ... [via YahooNews] More >>

More Bulgaria-Stranded Russians to Finally Make It Home [Sep 16, 2011] Two Bulgaria Air flights are expected to deliver back home yet another batch of Russian tourists, who fell victims to a trade dispute between the country's national airline and a tour operator. The planes are scheduled to take off at Burgas airport at 8.40 am and 12.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Marks Increase of Russian Tourists 1st Half 2011 [Jul 27, 2011] The inflow of Russian tourists into Bulgaria for the first 5 months of 2011 has increased with 23% with respect to the same period 2010. According to official information announced Wednesday by the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, a total of 66,814 Russian tourists have visited the country, which makes 3/4 of all Russian visits to Bulgaria for the period. January-May 2011 has ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Sees Increase in Number of Russian Tourists [Jul 23, 2011] An increase in the number of Russian tourists has been registered in Bulgaria over the last two years, according to Marin Neshkov, chair of the tourist chamber of the country's Black Sea capital Varna, has said. Besides Russians, tourists from Germany and the UK constitute major parts from the Balkan country's tourist market, Neshkov has said, as cited by actualno.com. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Forecasts 10% Growth of Foreign Tourists [Jun 04, 2011] The increase of the number of foreign holidaymakers during the summer season is expected to be about 10%, the Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism, Traicho Traikov, told journalists Saturday. Traikov says this number is on the rise each year, adding the highest growth so far is expected in 2011. Russian tourists would contribute the most to the increase with 30% more compared to previous ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Set for Highest Growth of Russian Tourists Ever [May 13, 2011] Bulgaria expects an year-on-year growth of some 70% in the number of Russian tourists for the 2011 summer season, according to consular officials. A total of 10% more foreign tourists are expected in Bulgaria in 2011 as a whole, Deputy Economy Minister in charge of tourism Ivo Marinov forecast in Ruse Friday, as cited by BNR. In his words, most of the foreign tourists in Bulgaria will be from ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Hit Jackpot with Russian Tourists over Arab Unrest [Mar 31, 2011] Bulgaria can expects hundreds of thousands more Russian tourists than it welcomed in 2010 as the unrest in top Mediterranean destinations such as Tunisia and Egypt will redirect their summer holidays. This is the forecast of RATA News, the daily online paper of the Russian Union of Tourism Industry in an article entitled "Bulgaria Awaited Its Moment in the Sun". The paper cites Bulgarian tour ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's Tourism Rubs Hands over North African Turmoil [Mar 21, 2011] Bulgaria's tourism will enjoy a summer growth as a result of the ongoing North African turmoil, according to the chair of Black Sea capital Varna's Tourism Chamber, Martin Neshkov. The Balkan country attracts mainly Russian tourists who will avoid their otherwise traditionally favored destination ? Egypt, Neshkov clarified. Some touristic companies have registered a 100% year on year increase in ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria?s Varna Registers Record-High Number of Russian Tourists [Nov 08, 2010] A record-high number of Russian tourists visited the Black Sea resorts near the northern Bulgarian city of Varna, the city?s Chamber of Tourism has announced.... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Moves Decisively to Lure Even More Russian Tourists [Sep 21, 2010] Bulgaria is launching a massive advertising campaign in Russia in order to expand its successful performance with respect to Russian tourists in 2010 so far. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Vows to Ease Visa Regime for Russians [Jun 04, 2010] The new rules for Russian tourists were introduced just before the beginning of the summer season and have been harshly criticized by local tour operators. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Tourist Associations to Discuss Visa Rules for Russians with Interior Ministry [Apr 26, 2010] Bulgaria's largest tourist associations will meet Monday with officials of the Bulgarian Interior Ministry to discuss new visa waiver procedures for Russian tourists. [via YahooNews] More >>