2. State Agency for Tourism Foreign Investments in Million USD · Source: MEE

3. State Agency for Tourism Capital Investment in Tourism BULGARIA – 2001-2005 in Million Euro · Source: WTTC

4. State Agency for Tourism Bulgaria and the European Union u u Agreement on Accession of Bulgaria, signed on February 1, 1995 u u Accession Negotiations started on December 1, 2000 u u Treaty of Accession of Bulgaria, signed in Luxembourg on April 25, 2005 u u Entry in the EU – January 1, 2007

5. State Agency for Tourism Tourism Industry – Priority Sector for the Bulgarian Economy u u International tourism revenues contributes 9.0% to GDP u u International and domestic tourism revenues contributes 12.5% to GDP u u Direct employment in tourism – over 170 000 u u Total number of employees in other sectors related to tourism – over 300 000

6. State Agency for Tourism Structure of the Accommodation Facilities · Source: SAT

7. State Agency for Tourism International Tourism - Bulgaria Tourist Arrivals for Leisure & Recreation (excl. children without own passports) · Source:SAT

8. State Agency for Tourism International Tourist Arrivals TOP 10 by Countries - 2005 (in thousand) · Source: SAT

9. State Agency for Tourism Tourist Arrivals from Poland (excl. children without own passports)

10. State Agency for Tourism Arrivals of Polish Tourists in Bulgaria (excl. same-day visitors by month – 2005)

11. State Agency for Tourism International Tourism Receipts BULGARIA (in Million Euro) · Source: SAT

12. State Agency for Tourism Tourism Products u u Sea Vacations; u u Ski Tourism; u u Cultural and Historical; u u Ethnographical, Wine & Dine; u u Rural and Eco tourism; u u Adventure Tourism; u u Balneology, Spa & Wellness

13. State Agency for Tourism Sea Tourism Leisure & Recreation u u 376 km long coastline u u Picturesque bays, sand dunes, cave phenomena u u Favourable temperate climate: 120 days yearly with temperature of the air and water over 18 ‘C u u Mineral water springs u u No dangerous flora or fauna u u Modern hotels following the latest accommodation standards worldwide u u Water sports, tourist attractions

14. State Agency for Tourism u u Mountains, with altitude up till 2,925 m u u Mid and high mountain relief - 29 % of the total territory of the country u u Duration of the ski season in high mountain resorts - 200 days u u 4 international ski resorts: Borovets, Pamporovo, Bansko and Vitosha u u Round-the-year operating facilities u u Ski pistes of varied difficulty Ski Tourism

15. State Agency for Tourism u u Over 30 000 historical monuments, 7 of which within the UNESCO list of World Culture Heritage u u 36 culture reserves u u 160 monasteries u u Monuments from different historical epochs - pre-historical findings, the oldest gold in the world, Thracian tombs, Roman and Byzantine strongholds, medieval historical monuments u u Authentic Bulgarian architecture from the National Revival Period   Modern Bulgarian Art u u Traditional holidays and Art festivals - The festival of Roses in Kazanlak, Folk gatherings in Koprivshtitsa, Rozhen, Predela Cultural Tourism

16. State Agency for Tourism u u Exquisite natural diversity u u Favourable climate providing opportunities for round-the-year recreation and sports u u A network of protected territories - 3 national parks, 9 nature parks, 89 reserves u u Diverse flora and fauna u u 37 000 km marked mountain trails, eco-paths in hilly and mountain regions u u 2 natural sites included in the UNESCO World Nature Heritage list; u u 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

17. State Agency for Tourism u u Over 550 mineral spas; u u Temperature: cold - below 37 C, warm - up to 60 C, hot - up to 101 C; u u Curative mud; u u Environmentally clean nature; u u Healthy sea and mountain climate; u u Modern spa & wellness accommodation facilities; u u 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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