AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Growth: Bulgaria logged a 16.5% year-on-year jump in platform-booked overnight stays in Q2 2026, outpacing the EU average, with strong double-digit gains also seen in Greece and Romania. Black Sea Connectivity: TUI is naming a Boeing 737-8 “Varna” to boost visibility and air links for Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. New Flights: Wizz Air launches direct Sofia–Sharm El-Sheikh from Oct 1 (plus Sofia–Hurghada from Oct 27), adding winter-sun options for Bulgarian travellers. Travel Culture & Heritage: Bulgaria welcomed the mortal remains of Tsar Samuil from Greece after more than 1,000 years, with major ceremonies in Sofia and Thessaloniki. Maritime Focus: A stakeholder conference in Burgas discussed the Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea 2026, stressing sustainable fisheries, better monitoring, and regional cooperation. Local Events: Blagoevgrad marked its 114th Liberation Anniversary with a historical re-enactment.
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