Bulgarian ski resort Bansko and Eastern Europe in general offer the best value for skiers and snowboarders this season, according to an annual TripAdvisor cost comparison study of 42 selected resorts. Conducted by independent research firm Ipsos MORI, the report reveals that Eastern Europe is home to three of the six cheapest destinations: Bansko, Sochi in Russia and Kranjska Gora in Slovenia. A week on...
Marengo Trading said in the modernization of the oldest lift in Bansko Ski Zone were applied the highest environmental standards. Shiligarnika-Todorka lift was built in 1984 for the Youth Winter Universiade and to date has been the oldest operating facility in Bansko Ski Zone. Modernization was not only technically unavoidable, but much needed by visitors of the ski area. The upgraded lift passes along...
The only one in Southeast Europe and the Balkans Film Festival for Mountains, extreme sports and adventure in Bansko will offer breathtaking interstellar program from 25 to 29 November. At the 15th edition on the big screen in community center "Nikola Vaptsarov" will appear one of the greatest actors of all time - Clint Eastwood, who also celebrates anniversary. On the occasion of the 85th anniversary of...
Expectations for the upcoming winter season in Bulgaria are terrific according to the forecast of Minister of Tourism - Nikolina Angelkova. She attended the ongoing International Tourist Exhibition in Pamporovo - "Bulgarian mountains - hospitality in four seasons". According to Minister Angelkova, the exhibition shows the huge opportunities for development of mountain tourism not only as winter but also as...
New Visitor Information and Education Center under Directorate of "Pirin National Park" was opened in Bansko. The center was established under the project "Sustainable management of the National Park Pirin" and forest reserve "Tisata", financed by the Operational Programme "Environment 2007 – 2013”. The project worth about 630,000 Levs. The opening ceremony of the Visitor Information Centre was held...
The main problem standing in front of Bansko is water supply said the present mayor of Bansko - Georgi Ikonomov. He explained that the water supply network in the city is outdated and can no longer serve the needs of the city during the tourist season. Water supply in Bansko should be done so that in the next 50 years to be no problem claimed George Ikonomov. "Bansko during the tourist season becomes...
During the winter season will be hired at least 5,000 people in the municipalities of Bansko and Razlog. So workers will be employed in hotels, restaurants, shops and services in both winter resort. People across the country find their livelihoods at the foot of the Pirin and Rila mountains. Most, however, are employed by businessman from the Pirin region, where will drop the unemployment rate. This...
15% growth in tourists in Bansko during the summer season compared with last year reported hoteliers from the resort. "That is good news. Moreover, in the summer dozen major hotels closed doors. But operating small family complexes owned by Bansko citizens. Festivals, which the municipality organized, contributed significantly growth of tourist flow this year." said the mayor Georgi Ikonomov. The mayor...
“Kempinski Grand Arena Bansko" was awarded again for "Bulgaria's Leading Spa Resort” on the 22 World Travel Awards. Voting took place online on the official website of the organization and was open for professionals of tourism, and for visitors of the hotel. The hotel is now eight times winner of the prestigious award, and added to its growing list of international awards. Winning first prize in 2005,...
UNESCO is against the removal of parts of the protected area of the Pirin National Park and the emergence of new ski areas in the winter resort Bansko. The organization is adamant and will not allow parts of the park to be removed, in order to develop tourism, which is written in a official document published on the website of the organization. According to the new management plan for Pirin National Park...
