Bansko again proved that it is not only №1 according Bulgarian awards but also international brand after a third consecutive year was named the best winter resort in Bulgaria by the Academy of World Ski Awards (World Ski Awards). Rank statuettes, which design reminiscent of the Football World Cup are comparable only with the Oscars, and Bansko put them in its collection, winning lasted for three months...
Bansko municipality showed a strong presence of the thirty-first Fair Exposition "Philoxenia 2015" in Thessaloniki, Greece, and parallel on the ongoing in Bucharest, Romania Exhibition "Romexpo". Both forums are among the most visited and recognized on the Balkan Peninsula, as representatives of the tourism industry of Bansko had the opportunity to make contacts with tour operators and direct customers of...
Interview with our Property Consultant in Bansko - Nikolay Zhelev. Excel Property is a company operating on the real estate market since 2008. What is your main activity? The main activity of our company Excel Property is brokerage, legal services and consultancy, property market research and analysis, evaluation and property management services. We are actively working on the Bulgarian and...
“We will not allow to welcome the winter season and the tourists in Bansko with dug out mud streets. By the end of November, the repair works will be completed. Ikonomov admits that implementation of the water cycle delayed with 2 years. The contractor had no capacity to complete it in time and the contract can’t be terminated. Currently, the municipality is considering a solution” said the mayor of...
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...
