Hotel & Standards: Ensana Aquahouse in Sts Constantine and Helena (Varna) has been added to the Michelin Guide, boosting the resort’s push as a year-round destination for holidays, health tourism and business events. Tourism & Culture: Odesa’s Unified Tourism Portal has featured Bulgarian cultural heritage sites in Bolhrad, including Bulgarian culture centers, wineries and local food stops. Travel Safety: A 71-year-old Romanian tourist drowned off Sunny Beach near Glarus Hotel; authorities launched pre-trial proceedings. Visitor Experience in Bulgaria: Balchik’s Palace and Botanical Garden will be moving away from separate tickets after this summer, with the Culture Ministry also pushing for card/mobile payments. Tourism Economy Watch: Bulgaria reported EUR 198m from overnight stays in June (+13.6% y/y), though occupancy fell to 37.4%. Digital Nomads: Bulgaria’s new digital nomad visa is being pitched as a lower-cost alternative for remote workers exploring the region. International Travel Disruption: Europe’s record heat and drought are forcing river cruise changes, including ship swaps, cancellations and rerouted itineraries on the Danube and Rhine. Cross-border Cooperation: Turkey says its anti-illegal migration mechanism with Bulgaria and Greece will be upgraded to better tackle cross-border crime and trafficking. Youth & Events: International Youth Day celebrations in Sozopol include events at Harmanite Beach. Archaeology Funding: Bulgaria is considering multi-year funding programmes for major archaeological sites to improve planning and conservation.