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Increase in number of tourists from Turkey coming to Bulgarian Black Sea coast

Minister Nikolina Angelkova
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The number of Turkish tourists coming to the Bulgarian Black Sea coastline is up by around 10 percent, based on current data and early bookings, said Minister of Tourism Nikolina Angelkova.
She added that the expected 10 percent increase will probably be preserved until the end of the year. In her words the growth rate during the winter season was around 15 percent. Minister Angelkova specified that the forthcoming winter season is now being analyzed in view of the events taking place in Turkey which will inevitably have their effect. 



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