AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVisa Boost for Summer Tourism: Bulgaria is fast-tracking visas for non-EU visitors and seasonal workers ahead of the peak season, with joint steps by the tourism and foreign affairs ministries aimed at speeding consular processing. New Air Links to the Black Sea: Burgas Airport launched a Transavia France service on the Paris–Burgas route (weekly on Mondays) and is also expanding Germany connections via Eurowings flights from Stuttgart plus more German cities later this season. Wizz Air Summer Growth: Wizz Air plans 70 routes from four Bulgarian airports in summer 2026, linking Sofia, Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv to destinations across Europe and the Middle East. Eurovision Tourism Potential: A preliminary analysis suggests Bulgaria could gain roughly €45–€70mn from hosting Eurovision 2027, mainly through hotel, restaurant, transport and retail spending. Road Access for Cross-Border Travel: The Makaza bypass near the Greek border, disrupted by landslides, is expected to be completed within days, helping restore smoother traffic on the E85 corridor. Skills Gap in Hospitality & Tourism: A new study says Bulgaria’s vocational education is poorly aligned with labour market needs, with major mismatches across sectors including hospitality and restaurants.
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