Nr. 34 (380), 30-08-2019
Weekly Bulletin
ISSN 1314-5339

Currency
    HOME  INFORMATION  ARCHIVE  CONTACT  BCCI  


TOURISM IN BULGARIA

Bulgarians made 779,500 trips abroad in July 2019,


Bulgarians made 779,500 trips abroad in July 2019, or 7.2% more than in July 2018, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said in a press release. 

The increase was registered in the trips to the United Kingdom – by 11.4%, Romania – by 11.2%, Turkey – by 8.4%, Germany – by 8.1%, Greece – by 6.9%, Republic Northern Macedonia – by 4.8%, Spain – by 4.5%, Austria – by 3.8%.
At the same time, the trips of Bulgarians to Italy decreased by 3.8%, to Serbia – by 2.3%, to the Netherlands – by 2.3%.
The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education or visiting cultural and sports events) in July 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad – 40.7%, followed by holiday trips – 39.7%, and business trips – 19.6%.

In July 2019, most trips of Bulgarian residents were made to Turkey – 181,300, Greece – 160,700, Germany – 71,500, Romania – 69,800, Serbia – 37,300, Republic of Northern Macedonia – 34,900, Italy – 27,700, Austria – 23,500, United Kingdom – 21,900, Spain – 19,300.

In July 2019, the number of arrivals of foreign visitors to Bulgaria was 2,083,100, or 3.2% less than in July 2018. The share of EU citizens was 60.1%, or 5.2% less than in the same month of the previous year. An increase was registered in the visits of citizens from the UK – by 21.0%, Ireland – by 19.1%, Hungary – by 6.5%, Romania – by 6.1%, Spain – by 3.5%, France – by 1.6%. At the same time, the number of visits by citizens from the Czech Republic decreased by 13.9%, Germany – by 12.9%, Poland – by 11.6%, Greece – by 7.6%.

Visits from the Other European Countries group decreased by 0.2%, with the largest decrease in visits from the Russian Federation by 15.7%.

Most visitors to Bulgaria in July 2019 were from Romania: 314,300, Turkey – 212,300, Germany – 204,100, Greece – 128,500, Ukraine – 127,500, Russian Federation – 115,500, Poland – 106,100, United Kingdom – 87,700, Serbia – 72,400, Czech Republic – 60,500.

NEWS FROM BCCI
Registration of Trade Representation Offices of foreign entities at BCCI
After the promulgation of the amendments and supplements to the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act More
Meeting with the Ambassador of Northern Macedonia H.E. Marjan Gjorchev
Discussion on measures for the development of the bilateral trade and economic relations More
BCCI is awarded with a plaque by the Chamber of Commerce in Trabzon, Turkey
For the good cooperation and the fruitful joint business support initiatives More
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organizing in September 2019 a number of business events
For supporting bilateral and multilateral business contacts More
UPCOMING EVENTS
Forum for Bulgarians with international experience looking for opportunities back home
4 September, 2019 at Inter Expo Center - Sofia More
INVESTMENT NEWS
New investments will provide about 100 new jobs in Sofia-Bozhurishte Economic Zone
With the last four projects joining the Sofia-Bozhurishte Economic Zone its investments amount to nearly BGN 530 million More
Coca‑Cola HBC Bulgaria invests 40 million BGN into expansion of its production center in Kostinbrod
The plant will already produce also drinks for export to Romania, Serbia and Greece More
FINANCE
Fitch Ratings affirms Bulgaria's sovereign credit ratings at 'BBB' with positive outlook
Bulgaria's ratings are supported by its sound external and public finances, credible policy framework More
TOURISM IN BULGARIA
Bulgarians made 779,500 trips abroad in July 2019,
7.2% more year-over-year More