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25/11/2024 Countdown to the implementation of new Spanish regulations requiring confidential personal data from travellers visiting Spain
ECTAA, along with its Spanish representative ACAVE, and in collaboration with the associations FETAVE and UNAV, are warning about the serious implications of Royal Decree 933/2021. For the associations, it is crucial to raise awareness among the public and travellers about the seriousness of this regulation, as they will be the main victims of its implementation. Travel agencies, tourist accommodations, and car rental companies will be required to provide the Ministry of the Interior with more than 40 pieces of information for accommodation bookings and over 60 for car rental bookings, many of which are sensitive personal data.
28/10/24 ECTAA opposes unworkable reimbursement rules in the proposed Passenger Mobility Package
ECTAA met in Sofia on 24-25 October for its Semi-Annual Meeting, where members addressed critical issues within the proposed enforcement of unimodal and new multimodal passenger rights. The passenger mobility package, introduced by the European Commission in November 2023, is under active discussion in the Council of Ministers and will soon be debated in the European Parliament.
24/10/2024 ECTAA Semi-Annual Meeting in Sofia to Address Key Challenges in European Tourism
ECTAA is holding its semi-annual meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria, today and tomorrow Friday, 25 October 2024. With the presence of Evtim Miloshev, Minister of tourism, Irena Georgieva, Deputy Minister and Vasil Terziev, Mayor of Sofia, this event will gather more than more than 50 delegates from the European travel industry coming from 31 countries to discuss forward-thinking strategies that will shape the future of tourism.
Preferred Destination 2024 - Bulgaria
Bulgaria - Your exciting adventure or a wonderful tale...
#DiscoverBulgaria#Find Your Story
Positioned on the crossroad between Europe and Asia, Bulgaria is the treasury that combines Thracian, Byzantine and Roman culture.
A wonderful combination of nature, ancient culture, healing springs and warm sea… Eyes and heart would be enough to taste the incredible colour of the Balkans, the magical variegation of the Koukers festivals, the motley national costumes, the songs from the Rhodope Mountains and the astonishing beauty of Bulgarian nature.
Bulgaria is famous for its 600 healing mineral water springs. Another main advantage is that the bioclimate and the balneological resources are in rare combinations known as mountain combination and sea combination. The mixture of wonderful nature and modern Spa-complexes contributes to Bulgaria being a preferred Spa and wellness destination.
Important stop points in your trips in Bulgaria are the unique cultural monuments of UNESCO. Boyana Church and its exquisite wall-paintings, Madara Rider – the largest rock -relief in Europe, Tomb of Kazanlak – emblematic monument of the Thracian culture, Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo – impressive stone complex, Thracian Tomb in Sveshtari, Rila Monastery, Old town of Nessebar…
Bulgarians value tasty cuisine, delicious dishes, good wine and grape brandy (rakia). What they value even more is the sharing of these pleasures with friends. What awaits you includes a fine mixture of delicious culinary dishes, tastes and scents that are difficult to describe and wonderful presence of a lovely garden full of flowers or sight of a mountain spreading as far as the eyes can see. Bulgarian yoghurt has an extremely favourable effect on human health. It balances the micro-flora of the stomach, removes the harmful substances and strengthens the immune system. Its origin dates back to the Thracian times some 4000 years B.C.
Bulgaria is famous for its wine. Southern sun, fruit-bearing soil, old traditions originating to the Thracians and a lot of diligence and love are the reason for the Bulgarian wine to be known and highly valued worldwide. Vine-growers pay special attention to the typical Bulgarian sorts of wine. The oldest sort is called Mavrud, which has been around since ancient times and is unique to Bulgaria. The local sorts, “Wide Melnik Vine”, “Cabernet Sauvignon” and “Merlot”, are grown in the Struma river valley. The produced wine is characterized with warm southern tones in the aroma and depth of taste.
Vistosha, Rila, Pirin and the Rhodope mountains, and near them the impressive shape of the Balkan Range. There are also other mountains – smaller in size, but perfectly suitable for a walk. If you start counting the Bulgarian mountains you may count as many as 37 mountains… Rock climbing, rafting, trekking, gliding, mountain biking… If you look for adventures and extreme experiences, Bulgarian mountains will offer these to you to the maximum.
The winter resorts of Bulgaria - Modern infrastructure, excellent ski racing tracks, lifts, comfortable tea houses and restaurants, and skilled ski instructors will make your winter vacation unforgettable. The ski tracks of the Bulgarian winter resorts host European and world championships for different winter sports. Along with the excellent conditions for sports there are also wonderful opportunities for relaxation in the recreational Spa and wellness complexes of the neighbouring hotels.
The Bulgarian seaside is a magical place! Here warm sea joins caressing sun and ancient culture… The beach has fine sand and gradually sinks in the embrace of the sea. Sunlight is beautiful and is in a large dose here. If we add to this splendour the luxury of the new hotel complexes and the comfort of the small seaside towns and villages then the scene is complete…
Yachts, golf, sandy beaches and an infinite desire to enjoy life! Open your heart and eyes for the hot charm of the Black Sea resorts where the party never ends. And be sure to find time to visit Sozopol, Balchik and cape Kaliakra – romantic stop points in your vacation.
We can tell you much more about Bulgaria, about its hospitability. But that would not be enough! You should come here yourself and create your own story seeing with your eyes and feeling with your heart. Find new emotions, taste various dishes and wine, hear the enchanting national songs… Later, you will come back home with a heart full of love. And when the desire for going to Bulgaria starts haunting your mind again – do not hesitate…
BULGARIA – A DISCOVERY TO SHARE!
