https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/bulgaria/ Bulgaria News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:59:30+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/romania-and-bulgarias-entry-into-the-schengen-zone-in-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/romania-and-bulgarias-entry-into-the-schengen-zone-in-2024/ Starting from March 31, Romania and Bulgaria will officially become part of the Schengen area. This integration into the Schengen zone facilitates unrestricted movement among member countries for approximately 400 million citizens. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:32:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgarias-travel-tourism-sector-set-to-contribute-10-of-the-economy-forecas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgarias-travel-tourism-sector-set-to-contribute-10-of-the-economy-forecas/ Speaking at a panel session at the Hyatt Regency Pravets Resort in Bulgaria, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) President & CEO Julia Simpson revealed that the WTTC 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today forecasts that 10% of the Bulgarian economy will come from Travel & Tourism by 2033. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 06:34:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgaria-hosts-largest-ever-digital-nomad-event-with-700-attendees-from-40/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgaria-hosts-largest-ever-digital-nomad-event-with-700-attendees-from-40/ Bansko, a rural town nestled in the Pirin mountains, witnessed an extraordinary event last week (June 25 – July 2). Over 700 digital nomads from around the globe converged here for a memorable week-long conference and festival. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:26:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bansko-nomad-fest-2023-starting-soon-get-a-glimpse-into-the-booming-world-o/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bansko-nomad-fest-2023-starting-soon-get-a-glimpse-into-the-booming-world-o/ Bansko Nomad Fest is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever before! From June 25 to July 2, hundreds of nomads, remote workers, and freelancers will gather in the picturesque village of Bansko, Bulgaria, for an unforgettable experience that blends knowledge-sharing, outdoor activities, mindfulness, and the beauty of nature. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:04:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-announces-the-opening-of-four-new-bulgarian-resorts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-announces-the-opening-of-four-new-bulgarian-resorts/ Hyatt Announces the Opening of Four New Bulgarian Resorts, Expanding the Brand Footprint of the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt, into Eastern Europe Sat, 13 May 2023 07:27:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotels-resorts-expands-holiday-inn-brand-family-with-13-new-signings-an/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-hotels-resorts-expands-holiday-inn-brand-family-with-13-new-signings-an/ IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues to demonstrate the strength of its Holiday Inn brand family in Southern Europe, as it signs 13 hotels and opens a further two, including a brand debut – Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portimão – and a market debut – Holiday Inn Express Sofia Airport in Bulgaria. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 07:27:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kempinski-hotel-grand-arena-bansko-was-honoured-as-bulgarias-leading-lifest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kempinski-hotel-grand-arena-bansko-was-honoured-as-bulgarias-leading-lifest/ Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko was honoured for the fourth time in a row as “Bulgaria’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel 2022” from the World Travel Awards. Sun, 16 Oct 2022 06:48:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatts-new-inclusive-collection-to-debut-in-bulgaria-with-plans-for-five-al/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatts-new-inclusive-collection-to-debut-in-bulgaria-with-plans-for-five-al/ Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced plans to expand Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands – with five all-inclusive resorts in Bulgaria. Less than one year since the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group, a leading resort brand management platform Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:41:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itic-tourism-investment-summit-rescheduled-to-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itic-tourism-investment-summit-rescheduled-to-march/ The International Tourism & Investment Conference has announced that its upcoming ITIC Tourism Investment Summit will be rescheduled to March. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 14:50:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-returns-to-sofia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-returns-to-sofia/ Qatar Airways has welcomed the return of its non-stop flights between Doha and Sofia. The flight is operated by Qatar Airways’ Airbus A320 featuring 12 seats in business class and 120 in economy. Fri, 17 Dec 2021 09:55:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-regency-sofia-takes-company-into-bulgaria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-regency-sofia-takes-company-into-bulgaria/ The 183-room hotel is located in the heart of the capital on Vasil Levski Square and within walking distance of the major tourist attractions and government institutions. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:22:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-codeshare-with-bulgarian-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-codeshare-with-bulgarian-air/ Bulgaria Air is the largest Bulgarian airline and national carrier of the Republic of Bulgaria. It performs direct flights to 25 cities in Europe, including domestic flights to Varna and Bourgas. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:23:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-bids-to-operate-sofia-airport-in-bulgaria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-bids-to-operate-sofia-airport-in-bulgaria/ MAG has entered a bid to operate Sofia Airport in Bulgaria for the next 35 years. Along with its consortium partner BCEG, the Chinese construction giant, MAG submitted its formal bid to the transport ministry in Sofia. Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:01:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-to-bid-for-sofia-airport-concession/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mag-to-bid-for-sofia-airport-concession/ The UK-based group already operates three major airports in the UK at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands, which together serve 60 million passengers per year. Thu, 04 Oct 2018 06:48:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-adds-additional-flights-to-bourgas-bulgaria/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet2.com-adds-additional-flights-to-bourgas-bulgaria/ Jet2.com has announced additional flights to Bourgas in Bulgaria for summer next year, with Saturday services now taking off from Manchester and Leeds Bradford Airport. Fri, 07 Sep 2018 02:47:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zuccala-appointed-to-head-intercontinental-sofia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/zuccala-appointed-to-head-intercontinental-sofia/ InterContinental Sofia has appointed Angelo Zuccala as general manager. Zuccala’s hospitality experience spans close to 23 years, having spent the past 15 years with the company progressing through several management roles and countries around the world. Fri, 27 Jul 2018 07:33:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/intercontinental-sofia-takes-brand-into-bulgaria-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/intercontinental-sofia-takes-brand-into-bulgaria-for-first-time/ InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has brought modern luxury to Bulgaria with the opening of InterContinental Sofia. Sofia, an untapped destination for UK travellers, blends history and modernity with its scattering of domed churches and ottoman mosques intertwined with the sheen of new buildings and striking historic architecture. Thu, 17 May 2018 05:35:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/budapest-airport-welcomes-new-flights-to-sofia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/budapest-airport-welcomes-new-flights-to-sofia/ Budapest Airport has welcomed the return of regular flights to Sofia, Bulgaria, with new airline customer Bulgaria Air, the national carrier of the Republic of Bulgaria. The carrier’s Embraer 190 aircraft, configured with two class 108-seats touched earlier after a brief 70 minute journey. Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:23:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgarian-visitor-numbers-slump-as-recession-in-source-markets-bites/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgarian-visitor-numbers-slump-as-recession-in-source-markets-bites/ Figures from the Bulgarian National Statistical Institute have confirmed that 11,000 German tourists visited the country in May 2012. This is a 45 per cent decrease year on year. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:24:33 +0000