Number of Romanian tourists visiting Bulgaria dropped by 50%
Bayko Baykov, president of the Bulgarian Association of Tour Operators, stated that the number of Romanian tourists who visited Bulgaria has decreased by over 50%, which means that more than 110,000 Romanians were in transit instead of spending their vacation in this country.
The Bulgarian official specified that there is a significant decline in the number of tourists from the EU, of approximately 300,000; we see a stabilization of the market in Germany, which is a relatively good indicator, but unfortunately, it is the only positive one.
Also, he warns that there are significant decreases in the number of tourists from Greece – 50%, Spain – 12%, Italy – over 35%, the Netherlands – over 40%, France – 50%, and Serbia – almost 60%.
According to data from the Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism, in recent years, the number of Romanian tourists in Bulgaria reached 1 million per year, while the number of Bulgarians who visited Romania is approximately 300,000 per year.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the number of Romanian tourists in Bulgaria decrease?
The number of Romanian tourists dropped by over 50%, with many travelers choosing to transit through the country rather than stay for a vacation.
Which other EU countries saw a decline in tourism to Bulgaria?
Significant declines were recorded from Greece (50%), Italy (over 35%), France (50%), and the Netherlands (over 40%).
What is the typical volume of tourism between Romania and Bulgaria?
Historically, about 1 million Romanians visit Bulgaria annually, while approximately 300,000 Bulgarians visit Romania each year.