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Bulgaria’s vision for urban tourism development in Stara Zagora

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12 February 2025

Bulgaria’s vision for urban tourism development in Stara Zagora

Cultural tourism

Urban/city tourism

Governance of tourism destinations

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The Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism has announced a strategic plan to boost urban tourism in Stara Zagora through cultural initiatives and addressing the challenges it faces.

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Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria

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Bulgaria

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Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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On 31 January 2025, the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Bulgaria announced its strategic plan to support the development of urban tourism in Stara Zagora. The primary objective is to attract more tourists and contribute to the city’s and region’s economic growth by developing a list of projects for renovating key sites to enhance cultural and urban tourism. The Minister of Tourism emphasised the significance of urban tourism and festivals in capturing the authentic essence of the city and region. 

For more details about the meeting’s outcomes, please refer to the attached link on the left-hand side of this platform.

#Destination management #Tourism development #Cultural preservation

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