Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Bulgaria reports 5% growth in the number of tourists since the beginning of the winter season

Photo: BGNES

In the first two months of the current winter season, Bulgaria reported a 5% increase in the number of tourists as compared to the same period last year.  The most significant growth was registered in the Italian market. However, the number of Israeli tourists visiting the country has decreased with 69%. The number of Bulgarian tourists increased with 8%. The most popular ski destination is the municipality of Bansko with a total of 86,772 registrations, according to information from the Ministry of Tourism. 

The leading markets for this winter season are: Bulgaria- 683,477 registrations, Greece-33,281 registrations, Romania- 30,619 registrations, Turkey- 31,955, North Macedonia- 20,842, Great Britain-19,008 and Italy- with 17,118 registrations. The number of tourists from North Macedonia increased with 15%, British tourists increased with 6%. The number of Italian tourists increased with over 30%.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Not just a guesthouse, but an interactive experience – rural tourism in Bulgaria is evolving

Hotel and tour booking platforms in Bulgaria report strong interest not only in the country’s seaside and spa resorts but also in holidays at rural guesthouses. On the eve of the peak summer season, most Bulgarians are opting for holidays in the..

published on 5/21/25 1:02 PM

Sofia breaks tourism records – what attracts foreigners to the Bulgarian capital?

“It grows but never ages!” The motto of Bulgaria’s capital city has proven to be true over time – Sofia continues to develop and turn into a beautiful European city, despite numerous challenges and imperfections. And it’s not just growing in terms of..

published on 5/19/25 2:28 PM
The mascot of Bulgaria’s national pavilion is Lacto-chan

There is huge interest in Bulgaria's national pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka

More than 50,000 people have visited the Bulgarian pavilion at the EXPO 2025 Osaka within just one month.   The main theme of Expo 2025 Osaka (Japan) is ''Designing Future Society for Our Lives''. The Bulgarian pavilion is built with eco-friendly..

published on 5/18/25 4:41 PM