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News March, 2012

2012/03/28

Bulgaria is the Cheapest Holiday Destination for Russians

Bulgaria and Greece are the cheapest summer holiday options for Russians, said Tuesday Alexander Tugolukov, Executive Director of the Biblio Globus company.

In a statement at the international tourism exhibition MITT 2012 held in Moscow he explained that German tour operators had given up on Greece in 2012.

He specified that German travel agencies accounted for 40% of the tourism revenues of Greece, as well as for some 1 million tourists per year.

Tugolukov argued that this made...

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2012/03/28

Ivanovo Rock Churches and Cherven Fortress open for tourists

From March 31 Ivanovo Rock Churches and

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2012/03/26

Insurance services in Bulgaria

INSURANCE BULGARIA is our new partner and they can offer you full cooperation for all kind of insurances. You can now easily make the insurance for your travel or holiday online, direct from your computer. A professional team will give you all the needed information; they will advice you and assist you in the period of the insurance.
INSURANCE BULGARIA can also help you for the following insurance types:

• Property insurance;
• Motor vehicle insurance;
• Life insurance;
• Accident...

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2012/03/23

Bulgaria participates in the biggest tourism fair in Russia

Bulgaria participates in the biggest tourism exhibition in Russia - MITT. This year is the 19th edition of the fair. It is taking place from March 21 to 24 in Moscow.

Bulgaria has a 552 sq m stand with over 40 tourism representatives - tour operators, municipalities, hotels and organizations. Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism organizes Bulgarian participation.

The companies will offer various opportunities for vacation and relaxation - alternative spots for extreme tourists,...

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2012/03/21

Bulgaria Got 450 000 Russians in 2011, Expects 20% More in 2012

Bulgaria is going to open a tourism representation office in the Russian capital Moscow, Deputy Economy Minister in charge of tourism Ivo Marinov has announced.

Marinov spoke at the annual tourism expo Intourmarket in Moscow, as cited by Interfax and BTA. In his words, the Bulgarian tourism office in the Russian capital will be launched in a few months.

He said that over 455 000 Russian citizens visited Bulgaria in 2011, which is an increase of more than 20%...