Balgarianovinite.com Ministers and representatives from EU member states outlined priorities for the development of European tourism at an informal meeting in Nicosia, the Tourism Ministry announced on Friday. The forum, held under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, brought together representatives of member states against a backdrop of intensifying geopolitical turmoil, economic uncertainty, and growing pressure on the sector.
Bulgaria took an active stance in the strategic dialogue on the future of tourism, emphasizing its commitment to building a more sustainable, competitive, and adaptive sector. Caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva participated in the discussions, highlighting the importance of a common European approach.
Georgieva stated that the initiative sends a clear signal of solidarity, unity, and shared responsibility for the future of European tourism.
At the meeting, Bulgaria supported Italy and Greece’s proposal to establish a direct budget line for tourism in the European Union. The role of small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector was also discussed, with an emphasis on the importance of easier access to European programs for these businesses.
Georgieva held bilateral talks with key partners, including representatives from Cyprus, Romania, and Hungary, at which opportunities for deepening cooperation and exchanging best practices were discussed.
The Tourism Ministry’s press centre noted that the sector, which accounts for nearly 10% of the EU’s gross domestic product and provides employment for around 25 million people, faces serious challenges, including economic pressures, climate change, and a volatile geopolitical environment.
The European Commission is working on a first-of-its-kind strategy for sustainable tourism, aimed at enhancing competitiveness, digital transformation, and more effective management of tourist flows.
The ministry’s announcement added that Bulgaria’s participation in this process is an opportunity for the country to actively contribute to the formation of a common European vision for the sustainable development of tourism.
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