Tourism Policy Overhaul: Bulgaria is preparing tourism reforms focused on resort infrastructure, investment and visitor growth, including Tourism Act amendments that would require municipalities to earmark at least 50% of collected tourist-tax revenue for events and transport connectivity, with the rest for infrastructure, plus plans for more transparency and clearer rules for national resorts. Black Sea Tax Parity: Hoteliers are pushing for privately owned apartments in Black Sea resorts to face the same taxes and utility rates as hotels, arguing current municipal spending leaves streets and drainage in worse shape than inside resort properties. Last-Minute Booking Trend: Incoming agencies report this summer’s bookings are mostly made 3–4 weeks before travel, driven by economic uncertainty and higher prices across Europe, with strong demand from Ukrainians (often by bus) and continued efforts to revive the German market and attract more UK visitors. Golden Sands Meeting: Deputy chair Yasen Shterev says tourism categorization standards must be updated to match industry changes, as ministers and industry representatives discuss infrastructure problems and mixed ownership in major resorts. Eurovision Boost for Burgas: Bulgaria will provide €20 million for Eurovision 2027 preparations in Burgas through the end of 2026, including a €15 million guarantee, with work starting on venues, transport, accommodation and a test concert before year-end. Wildlife Incident: A 36-year-old man was arrested for poisoning vultures in Central Balkan National Park; Green Balkans is now proposing the bearded vulture as Bulgaria’s Eurovision 2027 symbol to spotlight species protection. Digital Nomads: Bulgaria introduced a new digital nomad residence scheme for eligible non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, requiring a Type D visa first and proof of remote work, income and insurance. Travel Disruption Watch: Europe’s heat and wild storms are causing chaos in major tourist destinations, while drought is threatening river cruises on the Danube and Rhine.