Wednesday, 30 November 2016
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Bulgaria Hosting International Tourism Conference - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria Hosting International Tourism Conference - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Interesting take from the World Tourism organisation. More promotion of Bulgaria's relationship to ancient Thracian civilisation and also to wine. I would also add Spa and wellness tourism.
Interesting take from the World Tourism organisation. More promotion of Bulgaria's relationship to ancient Thracian civilisation and also to wine. I would also add Spa and wellness tourism.
Monday, 28 November 2016
Bulgaria's Radev 'Benefited from Popular Resentment against Coalition' - FT - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria's Radev 'Benefited from Popular Resentment against Coalition' - FT - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
I think the era of the strongman/saviour is over.Radev is viewed as a man of integrity.The GERB (govt) candidate was perceived as a bit of a puppet for the Prime Minister.
I think the era of the strongman/saviour is over.Radev is viewed as a man of integrity.The GERB (govt) candidate was perceived as a bit of a puppet for the Prime Minister.
Bulgaria's Weather Service Warns of Ice on Roads in Several Regions - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria's Weather Service Warns of Ice on Roads in Several Regions - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
A potentially dangerous combination of heavy rain, freezing conditions and snow.
A potentially dangerous combination of heavy rain, freezing conditions and snow.
Sunday, 27 November 2016
German Lufthansa Pilots Strike Becomes Indefinite - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
German Lufthansa Pilots Strike Becomes Indefinite - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Travel Update: The strike is over and they are back at work.
Extra Update: Back on strike Tuesday/Wednesday.15th strike since April.No sign of any immediate resolution.2,800 flights cancelled during last week's 4-day walkout. The dispute is over the Unions demands for pay rises, which Lufthansa management says it cannot afford due to commercial pressures from Budget airlines etc.
Travel Update: The strike is over and they are back at work.
Extra Update: Back on strike Tuesday/Wednesday.15th strike since April.No sign of any immediate resolution.2,800 flights cancelled during last week's 4-day walkout. The dispute is over the Unions demands for pay rises, which Lufthansa management says it cannot afford due to commercial pressures from Budget airlines etc.
Friday, 25 November 2016
Refugees rioting at a migrant camp in Harmanli, South Bulgaria
Whilst the main route has been to travel up through Serbia,Bulgaria is a secondary route.The numbers are minor by comparison.
Thursday, 24 November 2016
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
Tuesday, 22 November 2016
Many Ryanair flights could be free in a decade, says its chief | Business | The Guardian
Many Ryanair flights could be free in a decade, says its chief | Business | The Guardian:
In other words, the airports pay him for bringing the customers.
In other words, the airports pay him for bringing the customers.
Monday, 21 November 2016
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Bulgaria-Romania Danube Bridge Closed - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria-Romania Danube Bridge Closed - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
It has been closed for hours at a time for repairs.
The latest reason is the arrest of 10 Bulgarian customs officers for corruption.
The latest reason is the arrest of 10 Bulgarian customs officers for corruption.
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Monday, 14 November 2016
Sunday, 13 November 2016
Bulgaria's PM to Step Down over Election Results - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria's PM to Step Down over Election Results - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
And now the Prime Minister Borissov Resigns,as his coalition partners run away !. A night of drama.
And now the Prime Minister Borissov Resigns,as his coalition partners run away !. A night of drama.
New President of Bulgaria. Breaking News.
Radev the Socialist gets 58% Tsacheva GERB 35%. General Radev is President of Bulgaria.
OPP.Today - Why Bulgaria is back for international property
OPP.Today - Why Bulgaria is back for international property:
Well, it is still very very cheap here.Check out:
www.gobg.co.uk
for the best offers. If you cannot find what you want simply email us at:
info@gobg.co.uk
Well, it is still very very cheap here.Check out:
www.gobg.co.uk
for the best offers. If you cannot find what you want simply email us at:
info@gobg.co.uk
Remembrance Sunday 2016 in Sofia: ‘We will remember them’ | The Sofia Globe
Remembrance Sunday 2016 in Sofia: ‘We will remember them’ | The Sofia Globe:
There is a Crimean War Graveyard just south of Varna. Maybe think about for next year. Many died of cholera and dysentery on the way to the Crimea.
There is a Crimean War Graveyard just south of Varna. Maybe think about for next year. Many died of cholera and dysentery on the way to the Crimea.
Saturday, 12 November 2016
Friday, 11 November 2016
Sofia Airport Boasts Record-High 4 Million Passengers So Far in 2016 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Sofia Airport Boasts Record-High 4 Million Passengers So Far in 2016 - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
I tend to take any figures given by any state, or semi-state, agency out here with a very large pinch of salt.
However, I do believe these figures, as the tourism industry has been given a massive fillip by the situation in the Middle East and Africa. I hope that we get more budget airlines seeing these figures and moving into the market, particularly on the coast and in Plovdiv.
I tend to take any figures given by any state, or semi-state, agency out here with a very large pinch of salt.
However, I do believe these figures, as the tourism industry has been given a massive fillip by the situation in the Middle East and Africa. I hope that we get more budget airlines seeing these figures and moving into the market, particularly on the coast and in Plovdiv.
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Wednesday, 9 November 2016
State of Emergency Declared in Bulgaria's Bansko Municipality - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
State of Emergency Declared in Bulgaria's Bansko Municipality - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Major flooding due to torrential rain, this is occurring all over Bulgaria.
Major flooding due to torrential rain, this is occurring all over Bulgaria.
Tuesday, 8 November 2016
Bulgaria and Romania similar tourism destinations, but contrasting success
Last year Bulgaria had 5 million tourists and Romania 1 million. It's a strange set of results, as the countries are neighbours. I have been meaning to write this article, as I have long pondered why there is this imbalance.
The first thing to observe, is that, under Communism, Bulgaria was a favoured son of the Soviets.The Romanians were more a prodigal son, as their foreign policy was rather eccentric (leading to Ceaucescu being knighted by the Queen).
Bulgaria's tourism industry was built on Eastern Bloc countries, particularly Russia and the GDR. After the fall of Communism that expanded to include the whole of Germany, and other countries like the UK
Bulgaria is also much better at marketing its ski resorts. Romanian ones are primitive by comparison.
Recent figures also make interesting reading; 70% of visitors to Romania head to Bucharest, mainly as a business destination.In Bulgaria, Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv pull in a much larger share.
The Romanian economy is a much bigger success story that the Bulgarian one.
However, tourism seems to be an exception to that rule.
Romania has the historic, and beautiful, Transylvania region.But the 'Dracula Tourism' trails have only just been opened up. There are also dozens of beautiful castles such as Bran and Peles, historic towns such as Sinaia, Sibiu and Brasov, with rich Saxon heritage. Bulgaria does not have this (though one has to mention Veliko Turnovo and Plovdiv).Both countries have a huge amount of Monasteries.
It's not even that it is difficult to get flights, Ryan Air and Easyjet fly to all major cities in Romania; such as Cluj and Timisoara.Romania has the Danube Delta and skiing too.
There is still under-developed potential in both countries too.Spa and Wellness Tourism is in its infancy and yet Bulgaria has hundreds of Mineral Springs.
I think the casual observer, has to put the differences down to very poor marketing. Romania needs to sell itself far better.Why is it that there is not one golf course in Romania and 7 in Bulgaria ?, but more Romanian golfers than any other single group playing in Bulgaria ?.No really convincing answer.
The first thing to observe, is that, under Communism, Bulgaria was a favoured son of the Soviets.The Romanians were more a prodigal son, as their foreign policy was rather eccentric (leading to Ceaucescu being knighted by the Queen).
Bulgaria's tourism industry was built on Eastern Bloc countries, particularly Russia and the GDR. After the fall of Communism that expanded to include the whole of Germany, and other countries like the UK
Bulgaria is also much better at marketing its ski resorts. Romanian ones are primitive by comparison.
Recent figures also make interesting reading; 70% of visitors to Romania head to Bucharest, mainly as a business destination.In Bulgaria, Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv pull in a much larger share.
The Romanian economy is a much bigger success story that the Bulgarian one.
However, tourism seems to be an exception to that rule.
Romania has the historic, and beautiful, Transylvania region.But the 'Dracula Tourism' trails have only just been opened up. There are also dozens of beautiful castles such as Bran and Peles, historic towns such as Sinaia, Sibiu and Brasov, with rich Saxon heritage. Bulgaria does not have this (though one has to mention Veliko Turnovo and Plovdiv).Both countries have a huge amount of Monasteries.
It's not even that it is difficult to get flights, Ryan Air and Easyjet fly to all major cities in Romania; such as Cluj and Timisoara.Romania has the Danube Delta and skiing too.
There is still under-developed potential in both countries too.Spa and Wellness Tourism is in its infancy and yet Bulgaria has hundreds of Mineral Springs.
I think the casual observer, has to put the differences down to very poor marketing. Romania needs to sell itself far better.Why is it that there is not one golf course in Romania and 7 in Bulgaria ?, but more Romanian golfers than any other single group playing in Bulgaria ?.No really convincing answer.
Coming to Bulgaria: Finnish fast food chain Hesburger | The Sofia Globe
Coming to Bulgaria: Finnish fast food chain Hesburger | The Sofia Globe:
Never heard of them personally, but you cannot do without a decent burger.
Never heard of them personally, but you cannot do without a decent burger.
Monday, 7 November 2016
Sunday, 6 November 2016
Bulgaria PM Summons Ministers over Election Results - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Bulgaria PM Summons Ministers over Election Results - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
Could it be bye bye Boiko as he has threatened to resign if GERB's candidate loses the first round ?.
Breaking News :Exit Poll GERB comes second with 23.46%, BSP top with 24.06%. Other poll shows bigger BSP lead.
Could it be bye bye Boiko as he has threatened to resign if GERB's candidate loses the first round ?.
Breaking News :Exit Poll GERB comes second with 23.46%, BSP top with 24.06%. Other poll shows bigger BSP lead.
Saturday, 5 November 2016
Friday, 4 November 2016
Wizzair launches Bucharest- Tenerife Flights
It has been a day of Aviation news, Wizzair has launched a Bucharest-Tenerife service.Prices start from €66.
Ryanair continues its Bucharest flights Expansion :Cheap Flights offer until 5th November
Good news for travellers to Northern Bulgaria.
Bristol opens up the West Country route for the first time.
Ryanair will operate new routes to Berlin (twice a day), Bristol (twice a day), Palermo (three times a week), and Timisoara (twice a day). Flights to Dublin, Brussels-Charleroi , and Milan-Malpensa have also been increased.
“To celebrate our new Bucharest base, we are releasing seats on sale at prices from just EUR 9.99 for flights in December and January, which must be booked by Saturday (November 5),” said Denis Barabas, Sales and Marketing Executive Romania & CEE, Ryanair.
Stricter Sanctions for Drivers Without Vignettes - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Stricter Sanctions for Drivers Without Vignettes - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
A Vignette is a tax to use the road (in the UK called a Road fund license), all drivers must display one in their car window.
A Vignette is a tax to use the road (in the UK called a Road fund license), all drivers must display one in their car window.
Thursday, 3 November 2016
Gallup: Bulgaria's Presidential Candidates Mareshki, Oresharski Gain Momentum - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
Gallup: Bulgaria's Presidential Candidates Mareshki, Oresharski Gain Momentum - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
There looks to be no confidence in the candidate of the largest, and ruling party GERB.That is a bit awkward, as the Prime Minister has said he will resign if they lose.
There looks to be no confidence in the candidate of the largest, and ruling party GERB.That is a bit awkward, as the Prime Minister has said he will resign if they lose.
Brexit legal challenge: Pound rises as High Court rules against Theresa May triggering Article 50 without Parliament | The Independent
Brexit legal challenge: Pound rises as High Court rules against Theresa May triggering Article 50 without Parliament | The Independent:
So in the real world, we now know what the markets think of any shed of light that we may not leave, at least, the single market.
So in the real world, we now know what the markets think of any shed of light that we may not leave, at least, the single market.
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
18 Easyjet tricks: How to manipulate the budget behemoth - MSE
18 Easyjet tricks: How to manipulate the budget behemoth - MSE:
Interesting, just follow the link by clicking on it.
Interesting, just follow the link by clicking on it.
Tuesday, 1 November 2016
34 Bulgarian Hotels Certified as Spa Centres - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
34 Bulgarian Hotels Certified as Spa Centres - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency:
A very smart move as this promotes all year round tourism.Also good news that tourism could be up 30% next year.
A very smart move as this promotes all year round tourism.Also good news that tourism could be up 30% next year.
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