Sofia's Foreign Tourist Numbers Rise, Chinese Visitors Surge by 99%

In the first three quarters of 2024, Sofia welcomed 928,251 tourists, reflecting a 9% increase compared to the same period last year. According to data from the Municipal Enterprise "Tourism" under the Capital Municipality, 63% of the visitors were foreigners, amounting to 580,267, which marks a 10% rise in international arrivals year-on-year.

The total number of overnight stays for the first nine months surpassed 2 million, representing an 8% increase from 2023....