On 23 March, 2019 a key partnership agreement was signed between the best ski resort in Switzerland – Verbier and the best ski resort in Bulgaria – Banskо, both voted by World Ski Awards 2018. During the ski season 2019-2020 the white sports lovers will have the unique opportunity to ski three days for free at one of the resorts when they purchase a seasonal/annual ski pass for the other resort: -...
After a short break for small renovations Bulgaria’s best hotel "Kempinski Grand Arena Bansko" welcomes guests for the summer season. The hotel from Europe's oldest deluxe chain opened on May 23 and announced special season offers: Early bookings (at least 60 days before the visit) for a 5-star holiday are starting at EUR 75 per night. This Bed & Breakfast offer includes a night in a room or apartment...
Ryanair is tightening the rules on what passengers pay to take luggage onto the plane, in order to "speed up boarding". From November, passengers will still be allowed to take one "small personal bag" into the cabin, as long as it will fit under the seat in front. But they will have to pay £6 if they also want to take a 10kg bag, such as a pull-along suitcase, on board. And they'll still have to pay up...
This Bulgarian town is the perfect location for cheap winter fun on the slopes. By Maryellen Kennedy Duckett Why: Get more skiing and snowboarding for your buck in Bansko. Considered one of Europe’s best snow-sport bargains, the Pirin Mountain gateway town is particularly popular with first-time skiers and families. Don’t expect black diamond runs or the glitz of Zermatt. Even with a recent...
The small enterprise will be built next to the hotel complex "Katarino Spa Hotel", also owned by the developer. He has already informed the municipality's mayor Krasimir Gerchev about the investment intention. The plans are for the brewery to work in the spring of 2018, with live beer available only to hotel guests. The project envisages building a massive building on a level that will have a built-up...
A little miracle is well established in the creation of luxury watches Swiss brand to trust two Bulgarian brands at the same time. The fact that Hublot, through its exclusive representative in Bulgaria – E&S Watches and Jewellery, starts a partnership with Bansko for some people may sound incredible but for others it is just a confirmation of the maxima „At the right place at the right time”. Thus,...
Lovers of snow sports wishing to get on the slopes will pay a nominal fee for use of the facilities at the ski area. Marking the occasion Ulen declared preferential prices for a one-day lift card for children aged 12 years (including) will cost 1lv, Adults and students will pay just 10lv to use ski lifts The world day of snow is a global initiative International Ski Federation (Fis) which promote skis as...
90-95% of the beds in the hotels in Bansko are already booked for New Year’s, said hoteliers in the resort. They mentioned that they are expecting a lot more tourists compared to last winter season, and are hoping for an increase of 5-10%. For the end of year holidays other than Bulgarians, Bansko also expects tourists from Great Britain, Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Israel, and Turkey. According to...
As the question for a second ski lift in Bansko is being thrown from one side to the other, making it a matter of national interest, and without any involvement whatsoever on behalf of the Bulgarian state, much to the joy of "green" NGOs, Brussels indirectly supports the development of our ski resort's infrastructure. This happened in the building of the European Parliament, where the Number 1 ski resort...
Since last night the snow cannons started working in Bansko, producing artificial snow to cover the ski slopes in the resort, announced Ivan Obreykov, marketing director of the ski area. Last week’s torrential rains caused serious damage to the infrastructure and the ski slopes. People are still working hard to eliminate the damage especially in the area between the ski road from Bandarishka poliana...
