Borshosh Backs Tourism in Northwest Bulgaria

Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh visited the Chiprovtsi Carpet Festival on Saturday, where he met with Mayor Plamen Petkov and spoke with local artisans and traditional carpet weavers. He emphasized the region’s untapped tourism potential, pointing to its natural beauty, crafts, and hospitality, CE Report quotes BTA

“Northwestern Bulgaria has everything needed for tourism,” Borshosh said, criticizing past neglect and the lack of infrastructure and marketing. He announced the Ministry is developing a tourism map to identify key areas and ensure accessibility.

Borshosh called for cooperation between national and local governments and the tourism industry, citing Chiprovtsi as a strong example of preserved tradition and tourist readiness. He stressed the importance of supporting traditional crafts like the Chiprovtsi carpets as a way to boost tourism and counter demographic decline.

Mayor Petkov shared plans to open a specialized carpet weaving class in the local school, attracting interest from families across Bulgaria and abroad.