Over 40,000 Bulgarians to Celebrate Independence Day Abroad Amid End-of-Season Deals

Over 300,000 Bulgarians are expected to travel during the Independence Day holiday, both domestically and abroad, according to Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Evaluation in Tourism, who spoke to Telegraph. Many are likely to extend their holiday by taking advantage of the four remaining working days next week, with some planning to combine the September 22 holiday with a short vacation in neighboring Greece or Turkey. Draganov predicts that roughly 40,000 Bulgarians will travel outside the country during the long weekend, with Greece as the top destination, attracting about 20,000 visitors, followed by Turkey with over 10,000 travelers....