Bulgaria promotes tourism cooperation at UN Tourism Council

Tourism Minister of Bulgaria Ilin Dimitrov took part in the 126th session of UN Tourism's Executive Council in Toledo, Spain, on June 10 and 11, the Ministry's press centre reported Thursday. Within the forum, he held a series of meetings with key representatives of the global tourism industry, including the ministers of tourism of Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, China, Montenegro, Indonesia, and Greece.

The discussions focused on expanding cooperation and exploring new opportunities for tourism development. Bulgarian Ambassador to Spain Todor Stoyanov also participated in the meetings and provided active support for Bulgaria’s presentation, CE Report quotes BTA.

Among the main topics was the improvement of air connectivity and the development of direct routes, which contribute to attracting more tourists and encouraging investment in the sector.

“In Bulgaria, tourism is a driving force for the local economy and employment. It is important to work actively with key partners from different regions of the world,” said Dimitrov. He presented Bulgaria’s advantages in the fields of cultural, historical, maritime, winter, spa, and health tourism.

The idea of cooperation between educational institutions and tourism organizations was also discussed, with the aim of training personnel and improving the quality of tourism services. Emphasis was also placed on organizing joint initiatives to promote tourist destinations.

Bulgaria is a member of the UN Tourism Executive Council with a mandate until 2027, which gives the country the opportunity to participate directly in discussions on important decisions concerning the development of global tourism, the Tourism Ministry recalls.

Photo: Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria