state agency for tourism foreign investments in million usd · source: mee
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State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Foreign Investments in Million USD
500
1 234351 233
613
250
163
567505755
588
1 812
492
189240
513
13
500
58
6 84
-33
-100
300
700
1 100
1 500
1 900
2 300
2 700
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Capital in Shares Other Capital Re-invested Capital
505 537
819 813905
1,002
2,097
2,488
-17
·Source: MEE
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Capital Investment in TourismBULGARIA – 2001-2005
in Million Euro
39
0
39
5
44
0
55
0
65
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
·Source: WTTC
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Bulgaria and the European Union
Agreement on Accession of Bulgaria, signed on February 1, 1995
Accession Negotiations started on December 1, 2000
Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria, signed in Luxembourg on April 25, 2005
Entry in the EU – January 1, 2007
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Tourism Industry – Priority Sector for the Bulgarian Economy
International tourism revenues contributes 9.0% to GDP
International and domestic tourism revenues contributes 12.5% to GDP
Direct employment in tourism – over 170 000
Total number of employees in other sectors related to tourism – over 300 000
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Structure of the Accommodation Facilities
70,00%
20,00%
10,00 %
Sea resorts
Mountain resorts
Others
·Source: SAT
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
International Tourism - BulgariaTourist Arrivals for Leisure & Recreation
(excl. children without own passports)
2084
746
6723
88
2354
052
7976
87
2755
717
1008
219
2992
590
1243
450
3531
567
1558
077
4010
326
2272
519
4090
421
2374
772
0
1000000
2000000
3000000
4000000
5000000
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
All
EU
·Source:SAT
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
International Tourist Arrivals TOP 10 by Countries - 2005 (in thousand)
534
374
271
187
175
127
114
581
582
666
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750
GREECE
GERMANY
T.F.Y.R. MACEDONIA
SERBIA-MONTENEGRO
UNITED KINGDOM
TURKEY
ROMANIA
RUSSIA
CZECH REPUBLIC
POLAND
·Source: SAT
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Tourist Arrivals from Poland (excl. children without own passports)
19
43
6
24
97
7 38
08
6 55
40
8 69
45
8
10
87
89
11
35
44
0
20000
40000
60000
80000
100000
120000
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Poland
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Arrivals of Polish Tourists in Bulgaria (excl. same-day visitors by month – 2005)
12
08
10
04
12
12
18
03
31
72
13
89
7
37
38
7
35
88
1
13
20
8
21
09
13
56
13
07
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
International Tourism Receipts BULGARIA (in Million Euro)
881
1168,41084
1203,1
1460
1746,3
1932,3
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Credit
·Source: SAT
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Tourism Products
Sea Vacations;
Ski Tourism;
Cultural and Historical;
Ethnographical, Wine & Dine;
Rural and Eco tourism;
Adventure Tourism;
Balneology, Spa & Wellness
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Sea TourismLeisure & Recreation
376 km long coastline
Picturesque bays, sand dunes, cave phenomena
Favourable temperate climate: 120 days yearly with
temperature of the air and water over 18 ‘C
Mineral water springs
No dangerous flora or fauna
Modern hotels following the latest accommodation standards
worldwide
Water sports, tourist attractions
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Mountains, with altitude up till 2,925 m
Mid and high mountain relief - 29 % of the total territory of the
country
Duration of the ski season in high mountain resorts - 200 days
4 international ski resorts: Borovets, Pamporovo, Bansko and
Vitosha
Round-the-year operating facilities
Ski pistes of varied difficulty
Ski Tourism
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Over 30 000 historical monuments, 7 of which within the UNESCO list of World Culture Heritage
36 culture reserves 160 monasteries Monuments from different historical epochs - pre-historical
findings, the oldest gold in the world, Thracian tombs, Roman and Byzantine strongholds, medieval historical monuments
Authentic Bulgarian architecture from the National Revival Period Modern Bulgarian Art Traditional holidays and Art festivals - The festival of Roses in
Kazanlak, Folk gatherings in Koprivshtitsa, Rozhen, Predela
Cultural Tourism
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Exquisite natural diversity Favourable climate providing opportunities for round-the-year
recreation and sports A network of protected territories - 3 national parks, 9 nature parks,
89 reserves Diverse flora and fauna 37 000 km marked mountain trails, eco-paths in hilly and mountain
regions 2 natural sites included in the UNESCO World Nature Heritage list; Possibilities for bird watching, rare plants and geological sites
observation, photo-safari, rock climbing, hiking, caving, snowshoeing, riding, fishing, cycling, rafting, delta and paragliding
Eco Tourism
State Agency for TourismState Agency for Tourism
Over 550 mineral spas; Temperature: cold - below 37 C, warm - up to 60 C, hot - up to
101 C; Curative mud; Environmentally clean nature; Healthy sea and mountain climate; Modern spa & wellness accommodation facilities; Services: thalassotherapy, mineral water baths, wine-&
chocolate therapy, phyto & aroma therapy, pearl baths, mud treatment, manual therapy and massages, acupuncture, slimming procedures.
Spa & Wellness
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