Major Amendments to Tourism Act Are in the Pipeline – Minister

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The Ministry of Tourism is preparing major amendments to the Tourism Act, providing for greater autonomy for municipalities, an upgrade of the Unified Tourist Information System (UTIS) and the establishment of a National Observatory. The legislative proposals are to be presented by the end of the year, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said during a hearing at the parliamentary Tourism Committee Wednesday.
One of the main changes envisages that 50% of revenue from the tourist tax will be allocated to advertising and improving air connectivity. The aim is to give municipalities more funding and autonomy to develop and promote local tourism, the minister told committee members.
The Unified Tourist Information System is expected to have a fully operational mechanism by the end of January. It will also include short-term accommodation facilities offered through booking platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, etc. Better oversight of the categorization and operation of tourist establishments is also envisaged.
Dimitrov said one of the aims was to address discrepancies between UTIS and National Statistical Institute (NSI) data on overnights. The two systems cover different ranges of accommodation facilities, resulting in inconsistencies in the figures.
Another proposed change is the establishment of a National Observatory, which will bring together data from municipalities, payment operators Visa and Mastercard, and the Booking and Expedia platforms. This will make it possible to track more closely tourists’ profiles, their spending and the performance of individual regions.
The proposals will be presented for public consultation and submitted to the National Tourism Council by the end of the year, Dimitrov added.

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