Bulgaria: Decline in Black Sea Tourism Noted Compared to Last Year

Stanko Shterev, regional representative of the Bulgarian Tourism Association, noted a decline in tourist numbers along the Black Sea coast, including in Sozopol, compared to the same period last year. Speaking to BNR-Burgas, Shterev attributed this decrease partly to the geopolitical situation, which has led Israeli tourists to choose alternative destinations.

In June, there was a significant influx of Polish tourists, many of whom visited Sozopol for the day but stayed elsewhere overnight....