A regular meeting of the Tourism Business Council was held

On 24.03.2023 at 16:00 in the town of. Business Council - BC 6275" project funded by the INTERREG V/A GREECE-BULGARIA 2014-2020 Programme, Subsidy contract № B6.3a.18/13.04.2021.

The meeting was attended by five representatives of the tourism sector from the border regions of Haskovo, Kardzhali, Blagoevgrad and Smolyan. The meeting was held in the Rotary Hall, Hotel "Kiparis Alfa" - town of Blagoevgrad. The meeting was held at the "Kiper's Palace", Sofia, Sofia. It was technically equipped with multimedia, laptop, printer, as well as information boards, banner and presentation materials, according to the requirements of the Communication and Publicity Manual of the Interreg V/A Greece-Bulgaria 2014-2020 Programme. In addition, disinfectants as well as water, coffee and tea were provided to secure the coffee break of the event.

The moderator of the event welcomed all attendees and kicked off the event by introducing the new members of the council and gave brief information regarding the Rules of Procedure of the Tourism Sector.

The topic of the free discussion was the non-implementation of the launch of the "Rudozem - Xanthi" BCP. A council member expressed the opinion of all present that this is a major setback for businesses in the area on both sides of the border.

The commissioning of the facility will lead to an increase in human traffic in the area and the promotion of the spa in Rudozem.

A member of the council shared with the attendees that with better advertising of the town more tourists will be attracted and there will be an opportunity for the development of different types of tourism (e.g. fishing - three rivers pass through the town of Rudozem).

Those present decided to make a proposal to the local authorities to produce brochures with brief information about the attractions and services offered in the Rudozem area in order to promote the area as a tourist destination.