AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBlack Sea Tourism Policy: Bulgaria’s Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov says the state will extend the season by boosting air connectivity, promotion and more events in September, with a planned connectivity-and-promotion fund to bring tourists beyond peak summer. Sunny Beach Governance: Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov says Sunny Beach AD’s resort streets and water/sewer infrastructure should be transferred to Nessebar Municipality and the Burgas water utility, calling the current setup “unlawful” and rejecting extra taxpayer funding. Connectivity & Season Planning: Dimitrov also links tourism growth to easier access for visitors, arguing advertising alone won’t work without more flights. Regional Energy for Travel Economy: Greece and Balkan partners signed an MoU to extend the Vertical Gas Corridor to North Macedonia and Serbia, with Bulgaria’s energy minister among participants—another sign of cross-border infrastructure focus in the region. Road Safety: A 3-year-old died after a lorry crash on Sept 4 near Dolni Chiflik, with both drivers testing negative for alcohol and drugs. Culture Calendar: An expert urges Bulgaria to categorize festivals and create a national register, warning that lack of a clear strategy holds back the sector.
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