Tourism 14% Of Bulgarian Gdp

The tourist industry in Bulgaria provides 14% of the GDP of the country, Moreto.net announces, quoting information from Darik radio.These are the results of the authoritative publishing company Oxford Business Group, on data from 2007. According to the issue in 2008 the tourist sector continues to have an important role in the development of the Bulgarian economy, creating new job positions and providing a constant flow of foreign tourists in the country.Only during the first 8 months of last year tourism in Bulgaria has generated 1.83 billion US dollars turnover, which is an increase of 14.3% compared to the same period last year.Compared to neighboring countries the tourist field in Bulgaria is developing at a steady rate and a steady flow of investment is observed in the accommodation, resting and entertainment locations in the last several years, despite the old road infrastructure and over-construction in some zones.One of the main advantages of Bulgaria as a tourist destination is the fact that it attracts tourists in two different seasons: in summer - through the Black Sea beaches, and in the winter - through ski resorts, as both ways of vacation are financially affordable, especially for foreigners.The development in the field continues through a number of projects that are currently taking place.