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Strategic vision for Bulgarian tourism: long-term development plan until 2040

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16 August 2024

Strategic vision for Bulgarian tourism: long-term development plan until 2040

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An illustrative photo of a historical fortress with stone walls and an arched entrance gate

The report outlines strategic proposals for sustainable tourism growth up to 2040, focusing on infrastructure enhancement and diversification of tourism offerings. 

Publishing org

The Ministry of Tourism of Bulgaria

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Geographical descriptors

Bulgaria

Organisation Type

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

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Tourism strategies

  • 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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The Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism’s long-term development report, published on May 5, 2021, presents an in-depth analysis and strategic proposals for tourism growth up to 2040. The report assesses the current tourism landscape, identifies key challenges and opportunities, and outlines specific priorities and measures for sustainable development. Key priorities include enhancing tourist infrastructure and diversifying tourism offerings by developing additional packages such as sports, hunting, fishing, city tours, and natural attractions. These initiatives aim to foster a competitive and sustainable tourism sector that supports economic growth and societal well-being. For a more detailed understanding, the strategy document can be explored further via the attached link. (The original piece available only in Bulgarian)

#Green transition #Innovation in tourism #Resource efficiency #Climate action #Sustainable tourism

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