Bulgarian Association of Travel Agencies
At the invitation of the Ambassador of Montenegro to Bulgaria, an official working meeting was held between His Excellency and the Chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Travel Agents (BATA), Mr. Odisey Spasov. The discussion took place in a highly constructive atmosphere and outlined broad opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism.
During the meeting, several key initiatives were discussed:
Launching a direct flight connection between Bulgaria and Montenegro, aimed at facilitating tourist exchange and creating new opportunities for travel and business partnerships.
Organizing bilateral info tours – for Bulgarian tour operators in Montenegro and for Montenegrin partners in Bulgaria, enabling both sides to better explore each country’s tourism products.
Holding presentations and professional forums, organized by BATA, with the participation of tour operators, the Montenegrin Association of Travel Agencies, and the Ministry of Tourism of Montenegro.
Organizing bilateral workshops – both in Bulgaria and Montenegro – focused on building new partnerships and expanding tourism programs.
Signing a bilateral memorandum of partnership, which will formalize cooperation between the tourism industries of both countries and lay the foundation for long-term strategic collaboration.
Additional opportunities for developing various types of tourism were also discussed, highlighting the strengths of each destination:
cultural and historical tourism
balneo, SPA, and wellness tourism
winter sports and mountain tourism
wine and culinary routes
festival and event tourism
seaside, yacht, and cruise tourism
adventure and mountain tourism
eco and nature-based tourism
luxury boutique resorts
national parks and protected natural areas
Both sides expressed confidence that these joint initiatives will contribute to increasing tourist flows, promoting lesser-known destinations, and strengthening the economic and cultural ties between Bulgaria and Montenegro.
