US EXPLORES BULGARIAN TOURISM
Sofia Morning News (27 May 2004)

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American tour operators are in Bulgaria to explore spa, rural and eco tourism opportunities.
The 15 Americans from eight different companies will stay in Bulgaria until Friday. Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanassi, Sandanski and the Rila Monastery are the places they want to visit.
The businessmen are guided by the chairman of the American Association on Tourism in Bulgaria, Stanimir Stankov. He pointed out that in 2003 ten million Americans spent their vacation in Europe.
Now Bulgaria apparently has the chance to attract some of those US holiday-makers.
Meanwhile, Bulgaria is expecting around 130,000 Britons this summer. This is 30 percent more than in 2003.