Annual data

In February 2025, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 538.2 thousand, or 7.8% above the registered in February 2024. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 720.6 thousand, or 3.1% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered. Transit passes through the country were 29.6% (213.3 thousand) of all visits of non-residents to Bulgaria.

In 2024, 4 049 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 156.8 thousand rooms and 360.6 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with 2023, the accommodation establishments increased by 0.7% and the bed-places in them - by 0.2%.

The total number of nights spent was 27.6 million, or by 2.9% more in comparison with the previous year, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments increased by 4.0% and r...

In January 2025, 2 182 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country, with 64.2 thousand rooms and 133.6 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the number of accommodation establishments increased by 0.5%, and the bed-places in them - by 3.7%.

The total number of nights spent was 1 135.9 thousand, or 10.2% more in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation ...

In January 2025, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 600.4 thousand, or 11.7% above the registered number in January 2024. An increase in the trips with all the observed purposes was registered.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 739.0 thousand, or 0.3% less in comparison with the same month of the previous year. А decrease by 5.9% was registered in the trips with other purposes, while those with holiday and recreation purposes and with professional purposes increased by 6.5% and 2.9% respectively. The transit passes through the country were 28...

In the fourth quarter of 2024, 1.1 million Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority of them - 74.4% travelled only in the country, 20.5% - only abroad, and 5.1% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2023, the number of travelled persons aged 15 and over decreased by 7.2%.

In December 2024, 2 253 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 65.0 thousand rooms and 134.9 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the number of accommodation establishments increased by 1.1%, and the bed-places in them - by 2.2%.

The total number of nights spent was 1 001.7 thousand, or 0.6% more in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation e...

In December 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 727.2 thousand, or 12.0% above the registered in December 2023. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 833.3 thousand, or 6.1% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. An increase was registered in the trips with holiday and recreation purposes - by 20.0%, and with professional purposes - by 7.7%, while those with other purposes decreased by 1.3%. Transit passes through the country were 35.5% (295.9 thousand)...

In November 2024, 2 122 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 60.2 thousand rooms and 124.4 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the number of accommodation establishments increased by 2.7%, and the bed-places in them - by 1.1%.

The total number of nights spent was 944.7 thousand, or 10.5% more in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accomm...

In November 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 638.6 thousand, or 11.3% above the registered in November 2023. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 711.9 thousand, or 2.5% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. An increase was registered in the trips with professional purposes - by 9.3%, and with holiday and recreation purposes - by 7.7%, while those with other purposes decreased by 2.7%. Transit passes through the country were 37.8% (269.4 ...

In October 2024, 2 237 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 70.3 thousand rooms and 148.5 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the number of accommodation establishments increased by 0.2%, while the bed-places in them decreased by 1.4%.

The total number of nights spent was 1 081.1 thousand, or 1.4% more in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in ...

In October 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 720.9 thousand, or 3.9% above the registered in October 2023. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered: holiday and recreation - by 7.4%, professional - by 4.8%, and with other purposes - by 0.3%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 953.1 thousand, or 6.0% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered: holiday and recreation - by 12.9%, professional - by 4.7%, an...

In the third quarter of 2024, 1.8 million Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority of them - 72.3%, travelled only in the country, 20.8% - only abroad, and 6.9% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2023, the number of travelled persons aged 15 and over remains at the same level.

In September 2024, 3 290 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 138.8 thousand rooms and 312.2 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the number of accommodation establishments increased by 2.4%, while the bed-places in them decreased by 1.1%.

The total number of nights spent was 3.1 million, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments increased by 1.4% an...

In September 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 858.6 thousand, or 5.2% above the registered in September 2023. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered: holiday and recreation - by 10.5%, professional - by 2.7%, and with other purposes - by 0.8%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 1 261.7 thousand, or 4.6% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered: professional - by 9.2%, holiday and recreation - by 7.1%, and with other purpos...

In August 2024, 3 720 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 147.8 thousand rooms and 338.9 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the number of accommodation establishments increased by 0.5%, and the bed-places in them - by 0.3%.

The total number of nights spent was 6.3 million, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments increased by 4.1% and reache...

In August 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 903.4 thousand, or 8.3% above the registered in August 2023. Аn increase was registered in the trips with holiday and recreation purposes - by 19.6%, and with professional purposes - by 3.0%, while those with other purposes (as a guest, education, and visiting cultural and sports events) decreased by 3.6%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 2 135.7 thousand, or 2.8% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. Аn increase was registered in the trips with holiday and recreation ...

In July 2024, 3 698 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 147.9 thousand rooms and 339.4 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the number of accommodation establishments and the bed-places in them remain at the same level.

The total number of nights spent was 5.9 million, or by 2.4% more in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation estab...

In July 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 861.8 thousand, or 5.0% above the registered in July 2023. An increase was registered in the trips with holiday and recreation purposes - by 11.1%, and with other purposes (as a guest, education, and visiting cultural and sports events) - by 0.6%, while those with professional purposes decreased - by 1.0%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 1 898.4 thousand, or 3.4% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. An increase was registered in the trips with holiday and recreation pu...

In the second quarter of 2024, 1.2 million Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority of them - 71.3%, travelled only in the country, 22.6% - only abroad, and 6.1% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2023, the total number of travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 3.1%.

In June 2024, 3 297 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 139.5 thousand rooms and 314.4 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the accommodation establishments increased by 2.0% and the bed-places in them - by 1.4%.

The total number of nights spent was 3.5 million, or by 5.9% more in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments increas...

In June 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 854.6 thousand, or 8.1% above the registered in June 2023. The trips with other purposes formed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 42.8%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 40.7%, and with professional purposes - 16.5%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 1 472.9 thousand, or 5.8% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. The predominant share of the visits was with holiday and recreation pur...

In May 2024, 2 613 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 105.6 thousand rooms and 233.5 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the accommodation establishments increased by 4.9% and the bed-places in them - by 4.4%.

The total number of nights spent was 1 426.9 thousand, or by 14.4% more in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accommodati...

In May 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 808.3 thousand, or 4.6% above the registered in May 2023. The trips with other purposes formed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 41.0%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 40.4%, and with professional purposes - 18.6%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 992.4 thousand, or 6.6% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. Тhe predominant share of the visits was with other purposes - 47.9%, followed by trips with hol...

In April 2024, 2 267 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 68.5 thousand rooms and 143.6 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the accommodation establishments increased by 1.3% and the bed-places in them decreased by 0.5%.

The total number of nights spent was 1 012.4 thousand, or 2.0% less in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accommodati...

In April 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 707.9 thousand, or 4.9% above the registered in April 2023. The trips with other purposes formed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 40.0%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 38.2%, and with professional purposes - 21.8%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 793.3 thousand, or 1.1% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. Тhe predominant share of the visits was with other purposes - 51.8%, followed by trips with...

In the first quarter of 2024, 1 068.5 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority of them - 74.9% travelled only in the country, 19.5% - only abroad, and 5.6% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2023, the total number of travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 5.7%.

In March 2024, 2 213 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation, with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 62.9 thousand rooms and 130.0 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the accommodation establishments increased by 4.2% and the bed-places in them - by 4.7%.

The total number of nights spent was 1 074.8 thousand, or by 4.6% more in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments in...

In March 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 679.1 thousand, or 19.1% above the registered in March 2023.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 53.2%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 29.4%, and with professional purposes - 17.4%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 756.5 thousand, or 7.2% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year....

In February 2024, 2 177 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 62.2 thousand rooms and 128.4 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with the same month of the previous year, the accommodation establishments increased by 5.1% and the bed-places in them - by 3.5%.

The total number of nights spent was 1 181.9 thousand, or by 1.2% less in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments ...

In February 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 499.0 thousand, or 10.7% above the registered in February 2023.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 49.4%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 26.6%, and with professional purpose - 23.0%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 698.9 thousand, or 15.6% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. The pred...

In January 2024, 2 171 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 62.4 thousand rooms and 128.9 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with January 2023, the accommodation establishments increased by 5.1% and the bed-places in them - by 5.9%.

The total number of nights spent was 1 030.9 thousand, or by 0.2% less in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments increased by 1.7% and re...

In January 2024, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 537.5 thousand, or 6.6% above the registered in January 2023.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 50.3%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 27.1%, and with professional purpose - 22.6%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 741.3 thousand, or 4.1% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. The predomin...

In the fourth quarter of 2023, 1 165.5 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority of them - 78.5%, travelled only in the country, 18.2% - only abroad, and 3.3% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2022, the total number of travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 13.5%.

In December 2023, 2 229 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 63.6 thousand rooms and 132.0 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with December 2022, the accommodation establishments increased by 0.2% and the bed-places in them - by 3.0%.

The total number of nights spent was 995.8 thousand, or by 2.9% more in comparison to a year earlier, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments increased by 4...

In December 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 649.1 thousand, or 7.3% above the registered in December 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.8%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 33.5%, and with professional purpose - 21.7%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 785.4 thousand, or 3.1% more in comparison with the same month of the previous y...

In November 2023, 2 066 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 59.6 thousand rooms and 123.1 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with November 2022, the accommodation establishments decreased by 0.3% and the bed-places in them increased by 4.1%.

The total number of nights spent was 855.2 thousand and stays approximately at the same level in comparison with November 2022 (855.0 thousand).

The number of arrival...

In November 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 574.0 thousand, or 14.5% above the registered in November 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 50.7%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 25.1%, and with professional purpose - 24.2%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 694.4 thousand, or 3.4% more in comparison with the same month of the previous ...

In October 2023, 2 232 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 70.7 thousand rooms and 150.6 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with October 2022, the accommodation establishments increased by 1.4% and the bed-places in them - by 5.5%.

The total number of nights spent was 1 066.6 thousand, or by 4.4% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments i...

In October 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 694.0 thousand, or 15.8% above the registered in October 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 42.2%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 37.8%, and with professional purpose - 20.0%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 898.9 thousand, or 6.1% more in comparison with the same month of the previous ye...

In the third quarter of 2023, 1 822.3 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority of them - 72.5% travelled only in the country, 20.7% - only abroad, and 6.8% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2022, the total number of travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 4.2%.

In September 2023, 3 214 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 139.7 thousand rooms and 315.6 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with September 2022, the accommodation establishments increased by 2.9% and the bed-places in them - by 4.1%.

The total number of nights spent was 2 923.9 thousand, or by 15.9% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishm...

In September 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 816.5 thousand, or 26.8% above the registered in September 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 42.5%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 41.7%, and with professional purpose - 15.8%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 1 206.0 thousand, or 8.4% more in comparison with the same month of the ...

In August 2023, 3 703 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 148.3 thousand rooms and 338.1 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with August 2022, the accommodation establishments increased by 2.2% and the bed-places in them - by 1.9%.

The total number of nights spent was 6 329.6 thousand, or by 2.9% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year, and the number of arrivals increased by 3.9% ...

In August 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 834.3 thousand, or 12.0% above the registered in August 2022.

The trips with holiday and recreation purpose composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 47.4%, followed by those with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) - 39.1%, and with professional purpose - 13.5%.

Тhe number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 2 077.6 thousand, or 9.5% more in comparison with the same month of the previous yea...

In July 2023, 3 697 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 149.5 thousand rooms and 339.3 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with July 2022, the accommodation establishments increased by 2.3% and the bed-places in them - by 3.5%.

The total number of nights spent was 5 819.6 thousand, or by 8.1% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year, and the number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments increa...

In July 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 820.5 thousand, or 12.1% above the registered in July 2022.

The trips with holiday and recreation purpose composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.8%, followed by those with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) - 38.6%, and with professional purpose - 16.6%.

Тhe number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 1 836.0 thousand, or 19.7% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year. The predominant...

In the second quarter of 2023, 1 172.4 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority of them - 79.2% travelled only in the country, 16.7% - only abroad, and 4.1% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2022, the total number of travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 8.9%.

In June 2023, 3 232 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 138.4 thousand rooms and 310.1 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with June 2022, the accommodation establishments increased by 4.6% and the bed-places in them - by 5.1%.

The total number of nights spent was 3 337.9 thousand, or by 18.2% more in comparison with the same month of the previous year.

The number of arrivals in all accommodation establishments...

In June 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 790.3 thousand, or 16.1% above the registered in June 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 43.4%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 38.9%, and with professional purpose - 17.7%.

The number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 1 392.1 thousand, or 23.0% more in comparison with June 2022. In June 2023, the pre...

In May 2023, 2 491 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 101.5 thousand rooms and 223.6 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with May 2022, the accommodation establishments increased by 5.0% and the bed-places in them - by 7.9%.

The total number of nights spent was 1 247.7 thousand, or by 1.2% less in comparison with the same month of the previous year.

The number of arrivals in all accommodati...

In May 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 772.5 thousand, or 5.9% above the registered in May 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) in May 2023 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 43.9%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 37.1%, and with professional purpose - 19.0%.

In May 2023, the number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 930.5 thousand, or 15.8% more in comparison with May 2022. An increase in the tri...

In April 2023, 2 239 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with 10 or more bed-places, functioned in the country with 68.5 thousand rooms and 144.3 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with April 2022, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 12.5% and the bed-places in them - by 6.6%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments in April 2023 was 1 032.8 thousand, or by 16.3% more in compari...

In April 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 675.0 thousand or 14.3% above the registered in April 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) in April 2023 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 46.3%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 33.0%, and with professional purpose - 20.7%.

In April 2023, the number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 784.4 thousand or 21.4% more in comparison with April 2022. An increase i...

In the first quarter of 2023, 1 010.8 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority of them - 82.2% travelled only in the country, 15.4% - only abroad and 2.4% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2022, the total number of travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 43.7%.

In March 2023, 2 124 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country with 60.5 thousand rooms and 124.1 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with March 2022, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 23.7% and the bed-places in them - by 19.3%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments in March 2023 was 1 027.6 thousand, or by 29.0% more in comparison wit...

In March 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 570.1 thousand or 5.9% above the registered in March 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) in March 2023 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 48.9%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 29.6%, and with professional purpose - 21.5%.

In March 2023, the number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 705.6 thousand or 12.4% more in comparison with March 2022. An increase in...

In February 2023, 27 072 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country with 60.2 thousand rooms and 124.0 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with February 2022, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 23.7% and the bed-places in them - by 22.5%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments in February 2023 was 1 195.9 thousand, or by 50....

In February 2023, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 450.6 thousand or 7.9% above the registered in February 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) in February 2023 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.5%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 28.5%, and with professional purpose - 27.0%.

In February 2023, the number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 604.7 thousand or 47.6% more in comparison with...

In January 2023, 2 066 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country with 59.3 thousand rooms and 121.7 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with January 2022, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 21.4% and the bed-places in them - by 18.4%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments in January 2023 was 1 032.4 thousand, or by 47.1% more in comparis...

In January 2023, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 504.0 thousand or 7.2% above the registered in January 2022.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) in January 2023 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 48.1%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 27.3%, and with professional purpose - 24.6%.

In January 2023, the number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 711.8 thousand or 60.0% more in comparison with January 2022....

In the fourth quarter of 2022, 1 025.7 thousand Bulgarian residents^[1] made tourist trips^[2]. The majority of them - 80.8% travelled only in the country, 16.0% - only abroad and 3.2% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2021, the total number of travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 28.1%.

In December 2022, 2 224 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country with 62.0 thousand rooms and 128.1 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with December 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 23.1% and the bed-places in them - by 19.4%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments in December 2022 was   968.0 thousand, or by 57.1% more in ...

In December 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 604.7 thousand or 9.7% above the registered in December 2021.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) in December 2022 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 45.3%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 32.5%, and with professional purpose - 22.2%.

In December 2022, the number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 761.9 thousand, or 60.3% more in comparison with...

In November 2022, 2 072 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country with 57.5 thousand rooms and 118.3 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with November 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 32.1% and the bed-places in them - by 26.3%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments in November 2022 was   855.0 thousand, or by 98.3% more in ...

In November 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 501.2 thousand or 8.9% above the registered in November 2021.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) in November 2022 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 49.2%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 25.7%, and with professional purpose - 25.1%.

In November 2022, the number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 671.5 thousand or 52.8% more in comparison with November 2...

In October 2022, 2 202 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country with 67.9 thousand rooms and 142.8 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with October 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 24.4% and the bed-places in them - by 22.6%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments in October 2022 was   1 021.7 thousand, or by 66.3% more in c...

In October 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 599.5 thousand or by 15.3% above the registered in October 2021.

The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visiting cultural and sports events) in October 2022 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 42.3%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 35.4%, and with professional purpose - 22.3%.

In October 2022, the number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 847.1 thousand or 49.2% more in comparison with October 20...

In the third quarter of 2022, 1 748.8 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 78.5% of them travelled only within the country, 16.3% - only abroad and 5.2% - both within the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2021, the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 31.7%.

In September 2022, 3 124 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country with 134.2 thousand rooms and 303.2 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with September 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 19.6% and the bed-places in them - by 18.6%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments in September 2022 was 2 522.5 thousand, or by 24.6%...

In September 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 643.7 thousand or by 11.1% above the registered in September 2021.

The trips with holiday and recreation purpose in September 2022 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 42.3%, followed by those with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sports events) - 39.3%, and with professional purpose - 18.4%.

In September 2022, the number of visits of non-residents to Bulgaria was 1 112.7 thousand or 44.0% more in comparison with...

In August 2022, 3 624 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country with 144.3 thousand rooms and 331.7 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with August 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 18.5% and the bed-places in them - by 15.4%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments in August 2022 was 6 152.8 thousand, or by 14.8% more in comparison with...

In August 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 744.9 thousand or by 18.9% above the registered in August 2021.  

The trips with holiday and recreation purpose in August 2022 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.7%, followed by those with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sports events) - 39.6%, and with professional purpose - 15.7%.

In August 2022, the number of visits by foreigners to Bulgaria was 1 897.3 thousand or 23.4% more in comparison with August ...

In July 2022, 3 615 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country with 144.0 thousand rooms and 327.9 thousand bed-places in them. In comparison with July 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 18.2% and the bed-places in them - by 16.0%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments in July 2022 was 5 385.2 thousand, or by 26.7% more in comparison with the s...

In July 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 731.7 thousand or by 19.4% above the registered in July 2021.

The trips with holiday and recreation purpose in July 2022 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.5%, followed by those with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) - 37.7%, and with professional purpose - 17.8%.

In July 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 533.5 thousand or by 24.2% more in comparison with July 202...

In the second quarter of 2022, 1 076.6 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 80.0% of them travelled only within the country, 15.7% - only abroad and 4.3% - both within the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2021, the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 15.5%.

In June 2022, 3 090 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 131.4 thousand and the bed-places were 295.0 thousand. In comparison with June 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 20.1% and the bed-places in them - by 20.6%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in June 2022 was 2 824.7 t...

In June 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 680.6 thousand or by 48.4% above the registered in June 2021.

In June 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 131.9 thousand or by 52.4% more in comparison with June 2021. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered. Transit passes through the country were 34.9% (394.6 thousand) of all visits of foreigners to Bulgaria.

In May 2022, 2 373 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 94.2 thousand and the bed-places were 207.2 thousand. In comparison with May 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 16.2% and the bed-places in them - by 34.9%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in May 2022 was 1 263.1 thousand, ...

In May 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 729.4 thousand or by 119.7% above the registered in May 2021.

In May 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 803.3 thousand or by 119.7% more in comparison with May 2021. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered. Transit passes through the country were 37.4% (300.6 thousand) of all visits of foreigners to Bulgaria.

In April 2022, 1 991 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 63.6 thousand and the bed-places were 135.4 thousand. In comparison with April 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 15.0% and the bed-places in them - by 30.4%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in April 2022 was 887.7 thousa...

In April 2022, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 590.5 thousand or by 117.7% above the registered in April 2021.

In April 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 646.3 thousand or by 128.8% more in comparison with April 2021. An increase in the trips with all observed purposes was registered. Transit passes through the country were 42.9% (277.5 thousand) of all visits of foreigners to Bulgaria.

In the first quarter of 2022, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 703.4 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 87.9% of them travelled only within the country, 10.8% - only abroad and 1.3% - both within the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2021, the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 53.9%.

In March 2022, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 717 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 51.2 thousand and the bed-places were 104.1 thousand. In comparison with March 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) remained the same and the bed-places in them increased by 5.4%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation est...

In March 2022, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 538.3 thousand, or by 114.1% above the registered in March 2021.

In March 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 627.8 thousand, or by 118.1% above in comparison with March 2021, as the transit was 46.1% (289.6 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In February 2022, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 675 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 49.9 thousand and the bed-places were 101.2 thousand. In comparison with February 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 0.5% and the bed-places in them - by 3.5%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation ...

In February 2022, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 417.5 thousand, or by 93.9% above the registered in February 2021.

In February 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 409.8 thousand, or by 70.1% above in comparison with February 2021, as the transit was 39.2% (160.7 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In March 2022, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In January 2022, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 702 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 50.8 thousand and the bed-places were 102.8 thousand. In comparison with January 2021, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 4.2% and the bed-places in them - by 7.9%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishments re...

In January 2022, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 470.2 thousand, or by 54.8% above the registered in January 2021.

In January 2022, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 445.0 thousand, or by 84.1% above in comparison with January 2021, as the transit was 49.0% (218.3 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In February 2022, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 800.4 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 93.9% of them travelled only within the country, 5.3% - only abroad and 0.8% - both within the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2020, the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 69.7%.

In December 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 806 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 52.8 thousand and the bed-places were 107.3 thousand. In comparison with December 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 17.4% and the bed-places in them - by 16.7%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establish...

In December 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 551.0 thousand, or by 104.5% above the registered in December 2020.

In December 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 475.1 thousand, or by 92.4% above in comparison with December 2020, as the transit was 54.2% (257.7 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In January 2022, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In November 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 569 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 46.7 thousand and the bed-places were 93.7 thousand. In comparison with November 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 4.0% and the bed-places in them - by 2.4%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation establishmen...

In November 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 460.4 thousand, or by 40.3% above the registered in November 2020.

In November 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 439.5 thousand, or by 55.2% above in comparison with November 2020, as the transit was 55.1% (242.2 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In December 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In October 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 770 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of rooms in them was 56.4 thousand and the bed-places were 116.6 thousand. In comparison with October 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 0.4%, while the bed-places in them increased - by 5.6%.

The total number of nights spent in all accommodation esta...

In November 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In October 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 519.7 thousand, or by 5.4% above the registered in October 2020.

In October 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 567.6 thousand, or by 35.4% above in comparison with October 2020, as the transit was 53.3% (302.4 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In the third quarter of 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 1 327.7 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 95.5% of them travelled only within the country, 4.0% - only abroad and 0.5% - both in the country and abroad.

In September 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 612 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 114.1 thousand and the bed-places were 255.6 thousand. In comparison with September 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 0.9%, and the bed-places in them - by 12.5%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation es...

In October 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In September 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 579.2 thousand or by 4.2% above the registered in September 2020.

In September 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 772.6 thousand or by 37.1% above in comparison with September 2020, as the transit was 45.5% (351.6 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In August 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 3 058 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 126.5 thousand and the bed-places were 287.6 thousand. In comparison with August 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 5.6%, and the bed-places in them - by 11.4%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establis...

In August 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 626.6 thousand. The trips with holiday and recreation purposes in August 2021 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 41.1%, followed by those with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) - 40.5%, and with professional purpose - 18.4%.

In August 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 537.6 thousand, as the transit was 40.7% (626.1 thou...

In September 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In July 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 3 058 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 126.5 thousand and the bed-places were 282.8 thousand.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in July 2021 was 4 250.5 thousand.

The total revenues from nights spent in July 2021 reached 263.5 million BGN, as 161.6 million BGN w...

In July 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 612.8 thousand. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in July 2021 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 41.5%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 40.4%, and with professional purpose - 18.1%.

In July 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 234.5 thousand, as the transit was 39.1% (482.9 thousand) ...

In August 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In the second quarter of 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 931.7 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 93.0% of them travelled only within the country, 6.1% - only abroad, and 0.9% - both in the country and abroad.

In June 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 572 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places, functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 110.9 thousand and the bed-places were 244.7 thousand.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in June 2021 was 1 646.7 thousand.

The total revenues from nights spent in June 2021 reached 82.5 million BGN, as 41.6 million BGN were from for...

In July 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In June 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 458.7 thousand.

In June 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 742.8 thousand, as the transit was 53.1% (394.7 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In May 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 043 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 72.4 thousand and the bed-places were 153.6 thousand.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in May 2021 was 731.7 thousand.

The total revenues from nights spent in May 2021 reached 39.6 million BGN, as 29.4 million were from Bulgarians and...

In May 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 332.0 thousand.

In May 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 365.6 thousand, as the transit was 58.6% (214.3 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In June 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In April 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 732 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 51.3 thousand and the bed-places were 103.8 thousand.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in April 2021 was 413.7 thousand.

The total revenues from nights spent in April 2021 reached 21.9 million BGN, as 16.1 million were from Bulgaria...

In April 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 271.2 thousand.

In April 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 282.5 thousand, as the transit was 61.7% (174.4 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country.

In May 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In the first quarter of 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 457.0 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 93.8% of them travelled only within the country, 5.2% - only abroad and 1.0% - both in the country and abroad.

In March 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 719 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 49.0 thousand and the bed-places were 98.8 thousand. In comparison with March 2020, when the state of emergency was first introduced in the country in connection with the global spread of the COVID-19, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 3.4...

In March 2021, in the conditions of the continuing epidemic situation, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 251.5 thousand, or by 9.0% above the registered in March 2020 when the state of emergency first was introduced in the country in connection with the global spread of the COVID-19.

In March 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 287.9 thousand or by 8.0% less in comparison with March 2020.

In April 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In February 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 666 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 48.6 thousand and the bed-places were 97.8 thousand. In comparison with February 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 11.1%, and the bed-places in them - by 12.9%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation e...

In February 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 215.3 thousand, or by 46.3% under the registered in February 2020.

In February 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 240.9 thousand or by 52.6% less in comparison with February 2020.

In March 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In January 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 634 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 47.1 thousand and the bed-places were 95.2 thousand. In comparison with January 2020, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 16.8%, and the bed-places in them - by 19.3%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation est...

In January 2021, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 303.7 thousand, or by 28.2% under the registered in January 2020.

In January 2021, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 241.7 thousand or by 60.0% less in comparison with January 2020.

In February 2021, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 471.8 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority - 95.4% of them travelled only within the country, 3.9% - only abroad and 0.7% - both in the country and abroad. The total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over was by 63.8% less compared to the same quarter of 2019, as a collapse in the number of the Bulgarian residents travelled in the country - by 57.4%, as well as in the number of persons travelled abroad by 91.7% was observed. As regards the number of persons travelled bo...

In December 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 538 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 45.6 thousand and the bed-places were 92.0 thousand. In comparison with December 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 24.0%, and the bed-places in them - by 23.1%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation e...

In December 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 269.4 thousand, or by 49.1% under the registered in December 2019.

In December 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 246.9 thousand or by 63.3% less in comparison with December 2019.

The National Statistical Institute conducts monthly short survey among the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In November 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 509 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 45.7 thousand and the bed-places were 91.5 thousand. In comparison with November 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 17.9%, and the bed-places in them - by 15.8%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation e...

In November 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 328.2 thousand, or by 25.1% under the registered in November 2019.

In November 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 283.3 thousand or by 53.5% less in comparison with November 2019.

In December 2020, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In October 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 1 777 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 54.2 thousand and the bed-places were 110.4 thousand. In comparison with October 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 9.3%, and the bed-places in them - by 22.6%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodatio...

In October 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 493.1 thousand, or by 4.2% above the registered in October 2019.

In October 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 419.1 thousand or by 45.3% less in comparison with October 2019.

In November 2020, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In the third quarter of 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, 1 324.4 thousand Bulgarian residents made...

In September 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 589 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 102.9 thousand and the bed-places were 227.2 thousand. In comparison with September 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 11.5%, and the bed-places in them - by 22.9%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodati...

In September 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 555.6 thousand, or by 15.0% under the registered in September 2019.

In September 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 563.7 thousand or by 56.2% less in comparison with September 2019.

In October 2020, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses du...

In August 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 896 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 115.8 thousand and the bed-places were 258.2 thousand. In comparison with August 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 14.6%, and the bed-places in them - by 20.7%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation est...

In August 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 470.9 thousand, or by 37.7% under the registered in August 2019.

In August 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 747.1 thousand or by 67.9% less in comparison with August 2019.

In September 2020, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In July 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 768 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 112.9 thousand and the bed-places were 251.4 thousand. In comparison with July 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 18.4%, and the bed-places in them - by 22.5%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation es...

In July 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 316.6 thousand, or by 59.4% under the registered in July 2019.

In July 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 705.6 thousand or by 66.1% less in comparison with July 2019.

In August 2020, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In the second quarter of 2020, in a state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country, 447.2 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (92.7%) of them travelled only within the country, 6.8% - only abroad and 0.5% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2019 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over decreased by 63.3%.

In June 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation, 2 030 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 79.2 thousand and the bed-places were 171.4 thousand. In comparison with June 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 32.7%, and the bed-places in them - by 43.6%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establis...

In June 2020, during the continuing epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 286.1 thousand, or by 60.1% under the registered in June 2019.

In June 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 380.7 thousand or by 75.2% less in comparison with June 2019.

In July 2020, the National Statistical Institute conducted the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In May 2020, in a state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation, 1 103 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 30.5 thousand and the bed-places were 61.1 thousand. In comparison with May 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 52.6% and the bed-places in them - by 74.1%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommod...

In May 2020, during the state of emergency and followed epidemic situation in the country, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 123.3 thousand, or by 83.8% under the registered in May 2019. In comparison with April 2020 the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad increased by 63.8%.

In May 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 120.4 thousand or by 87.3% less in comparison with May 2019. Compared to April 2020, an increase of 48.3% was registered.

In the first quarter of 2020, 490.7 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (83.3%) of them travelled only within the country, 14.2% - only abroad and 2.5% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2019 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over decreased by 47.2%.

In June 2020, the National Statistical Institute has continued for third time in a row the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the state of emergency and the ensuing epidemic situation in the country.

In April 2020, in a state of emergency declared on 13.03.2020, 506 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 15.0 thousand and the bed-places were 28.6 thousand. In comparison with April 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 75.3% and the bed-places in them - by 81.9%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation esta...

In April 2020, the collapse of the trips of Bulgarian citizens abroad and the visits of foreigners to Bulgaria continued due to the suspension of international flights and the closure of the land borders because of the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

In April 2020, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 75.3 thousand or by 87.9% under the registered in April 2019.

In In April 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 81.2 thousand or by 88.9% less in comparison with April 2019.

In May 2020, the National Statistical Institute has continued the monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the state of emergency and the ensuing epidemiological situation in the country.

In March 2020, in a state of emergency declared on 13.03.2020, 1 662 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 51.6 thousand and the bed-places were 104.3 thousand. In comparison with March 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 15.4% and the bed-places in them - by 10.3%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation estab...

In March 2020, a decline in the trips of Bulgarian citizens abroad and the visits of foreigners to Bulgaria was registered due to the suspension of international flights and the closure of the land borders because of the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

In March 2020, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 230.7 thousand or by 51.8% under the registered in March 2019.

In March 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 312.8 thousand or by 43.7% less in comparison with March 2019.

In April 2020, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) has started a monthly inquiry survey of the managers of accommodation establishments to gather accurate and timely information on the state and development of their businesses during the state of emergency. The survey will be conduct monthly until the end of state of emergency in the country.

In February 2020, 1 874 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 55.2 thousand and the bed-places were 112.3 thousand. In comparison with February 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 0.3% and the bed-places in them - by 0.9%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in February 2020 was 1 ...

In February 2020, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 400.6 thousand or by 1.0% above the registered in February 2019. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in February 2020 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 49.2%, followed by those with professional purpose - 27.8%, and with holiday and recreation purposes - 23.0%.

In February 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 508.0 thousand or by 5.2% more in comparison with February ...

In January 2020, 1 963 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 57.9 thousand and the bed-places were 117.9 thousand. In comparison with January 2019, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 4.9%, and the bed-places in them - by 3.8%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in January 2020 was 1 06...

In January 2020, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 423.1 thousand or by 5.1% above the registered in January 2019. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in January 2020 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 48.0%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 27.1%, and with professional purpose - 24.9%.

In January 2020, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 604.6 thousand or by 9.1% more in comparison with January 2019....

In the fourth quarter of 2019, 1 302.5 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (81.1%) of them travelled only within the country, 17.1% - only abroad and 1.8% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2018 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 18.9%.

In December 2019, 2 024 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 58.6 thousand and the bed-places were 119.6 thousand. In comparison with December 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 1.4%, while the bed-places in them decreased by 0.2%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in December ...

In December 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 529.3 thousand or by 10.6% above the registered in December 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in December 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 48.1%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 28.5%, and with professional purpose - 23.4%.

In December 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 673.4 thousand or by 8.6% more in comparison with December...

In November 2019, 1 838 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 53.7 thousand and the bed-places were 108.7 thousand. In comparison with November 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 0.3%, and the bed-places in them - by 1.0%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in November 2019 was 7...

In November 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 438.3 thousand or by 2.8% above the registered in November 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in November 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 45.0%, followed by those with professional purpose - 28.2%, and with holiday and recreation purposes - 26.8%.

In November 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 609.7 thousand or by 6.0% more in comparison with November ...

In October 2019, 1 960 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 68.4 thousand and the bed-places were 142.7 thousand. In comparison with October 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 2.5%, and the bed-places in them - by 6.4%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in October 2019 was 910....

In October 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 473.3 thousand or by 4.1% above the registered in October 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in October 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.0%, followed by those with professional purpose - 28.7%, and with holiday and recreation purposes - 27.3%.

In October 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 766.4 thousand or by 3.7% more in comparison with October 2018....

In the third quarter of 2019, 1 733.9 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (75.6%) of them travelled only within the country, 20.5% - only abroad and 3.9% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2018 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over decreased by 7.9%.

In September 2019, 2 924 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 131.6 thousand and the bed-places were 294.7 thousand. In comparison with September 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 2.9%, and the bed-places in them - by 0.8%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in September 2019 w...

In September 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 653.6 thousand or by 3.2% above the registered in September 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in September 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 43.9%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purposes - 35.8%, and with professional purpose - 20.3%.

In September 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 286.4 thousand or by 2.9% less in comparison with Sep...

In August 2019, 3 391 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 141.7 thousand and the bed-places were 325.4 thousand. In comparison with August 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 5.0%, and the bed-places in them - by 1.5%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in August 2019 was 6 410....

In August 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 755.4 thousand or by 2.5% above the registered in August 2018. The trips with holiday and recreation purposes in August 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 45.7%, followed by those with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) - 40.3%, and with professional purpose - 14.0%.

In August 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 2 325.2 thousand or by 3.8% more in comparison with August 2018. In...

In July 2019, 3 391 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 141.8 thousand and the bed-places were 324.4 thousand. In comparison with July 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 5.8%, and the bed-places in them - by 3.7%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in July 2019 was 5 952.1 thou...

In July 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 779.5 thousand or by 7.2% above the registered in July 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in July 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 40.7%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 39.7%, and with professional purpose - 19.6%.

In July 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 2 083.1 thousand or by 3.2% less in comparison with July 2018. In July 2019,...

In the second quarter of 2019, 1 219.8 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (75.7%) of them travelled only within the country, 19.1% - only abroad and 5.2% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2018 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 12.4%.

In June 2019, 3 018 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 135.2 thousand and the bed-places were 304.1 thousand. In comparison with June 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 4.4%, and the bed-places in them - by 4.9%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in June 2019 was 4 036.7 thou...

In June 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 717.1 thousand or by 5.9% above the registered in June 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in June 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 41.6%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 35.6%, and with professional purpose - 22.8%.

In June 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 537.0 thousand or by 0.9% less in comparison with June 2018. In June 2019,...

In May 2019, 2 328 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 107.6 thousand and the bed-places were 236.2 thousand. In comparison with May 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 0.7%, while the bed-places in them increased by 1.0%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in May 2019 was 1 449...

In May 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 762.1 thousand or by 4.6% above the registered in May 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in May 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 39.1%, followed by those with holiday and recreation purpose - 33.5%, and with professional purpose - 27.4%.

In May 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 946.7 thousand or by 0.9% more in comparison with May 2018. In May 2019, the pre...

In April 2019, 2 052 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 74.6 thousand and the bed-places were 157.9 thousand. In comparison with April 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 0.7%, and the bed-places in them - by 10.0%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in April 2019 was 962.7 tho...

In April 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 620.8 thousand or by 2.4% above the registered in April 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in April 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 42.1%, followed by those with professional purpose - 29.5%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 28.4%.

In April 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 731.5 thousand or by 4.2% more in comparison with April 2018. In April 2...

In the first quarter of 2019, 929.0 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (78.4%) of them travelled only within the country, 17.7% - only abroad and 3.9% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2018 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over decreased by 7.3%.

In March 2019, 1 964 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 57.4 thousand and the bed-places were 116.3 thousand. In comparison with March 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 1.1%, and the bed-places in them - by 1.2%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in March 2019 was 873.8 thou...

In March 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 478.3 thousand or by 3.5% above the registered in March 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in March 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.2%, followed by those with professional purpose - 30.4%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 25.4%.

In March 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 555.6 thousand or by 6.0% more in comparison with March 2018. In March 2...

In February 2019, 1 868 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 55.1 thousand and the bed-places were 111.3 thousand. In comparison with February 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 0.8%, while the bed-places in them increased with 0.5%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in Februar...

In February 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 396.6 thousand or by 4.5% above the registered in February 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in February 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 49.8%, followed by those with professional purpose - 27.3%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 22.9%.

In February 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 483.0 thousand or by 5.6% more in comparison with February 2...

In January 2019, 1 872 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 55.9 thousand and the bed-places were 113.6 thousand. In comparison with January 2018, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 1.2%, while the bed-places in them remaining at the same level.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in J...

In January 2019, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 402.3 thousand or by 3.8% above the registered in January 2018. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in January 2019 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 48.4%, followed by the trips with professional purpose - 25.9%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 25.7%.

In January 2019, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 554.3 thousand or by 1.9% more in comparison with January 20...

In the fourth quarter of 2018, 1 095.4 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (84.1%) of them travelled only within the country, 14.5% - only abroad and 1.4% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2017 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over decreased by 17.6%.

In December 2018, 1 997 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 59.0 thousand and the bed-places were 119.9 thousand. In comparison with December 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 2.6% and the bed-places in them - by 2.8%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in December 2018 was 84...

In December 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 478.4 thousand or by 4.2% above the registered in December 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in December 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 49.4%, followed by the trips with holiday and recreation purpose - 27.6%, and with professional purpose - 23.0%

In December 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 619.9 thousand or by 4.0% more in comparison with Decembe...

In November 2018, 1 844 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 54.1 thousand and the bed-places were 109.8 thousand. Compared to November 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) and the bed-places in them, increased by 3.2%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in November 2018 was 684.6 thousand, or...

In November 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 426.3 thousand or by 2.1% above the registered in November 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in November 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 46.0%, followed by the trips with professional purpose - 28.3%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 25.7%.

In November 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 575.2 thousand or by 3.4% more in comparison with Novemb...

In October 2018, 2 011 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 72.4 thousand and the bed-places were 152.5 thousand. In comparison with October 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 2.7% and the bed-places in them decreased by 1.2%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in October 2018 w...

In October 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 454.7 thousand or by 3.6% above the registered in October 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in October 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.6%, followed by the trips with professional purpose - 29.1%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 26.3%.

In October 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 739.3 thousand or by 3.8% more in comparison with October 20...

In the third quarter of 2018, 1 882.7 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (79.8%) of them travelled only within the country, 14.8% - only abroad and 5.4% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2017 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over decreased by 5.5%, as a reduction was observed in the number of the Bulgarian residents travelled only in the country or only abroad respectively by 8.3% and 3.1% of them, while the number of the Bulgarian residents travelled both in the country and abroad increased by 56.8%.

In September 2018, 2 841 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 129.5 thousand and the bed-places were 292.4 thousand. In comparison with September 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 4.1% and the bed-places in them - by 2.4%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in September 2018 wa...

In September 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 633.4 thousand or by 11.0% above the registered in September 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in September 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.5%, followed by the trips with holiday and recreation purpose - 34.9%, and with professional purpose - 20.6%.

In September 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 324.2 thousand or by 4.2% more in comparison with...

In August 2018, 3 229 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 137.7 thousand and the bed-places were 320.7 thousand. In comparison with August 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 2.7% and the bed-places in them - by 2.4%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in August 2018 was 6 080.4...

In August 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 736.7 thousand or by 8.3% above the registered in August 2017. The trips with holiday and recreation purpose in August 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 43.4%, followed by the trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) - 42.9%, and with professional purpose - 13.7%.

In August 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 2 240.2 thousand or by 5.4% more in comparison with August 2017....

In July 2018, 3 206 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 136.4 thousand and the bed-places were 312.8 thousand. In comparison with July 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 3.0% while the bed-places in them decreases by 2.5%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in July 2018 was 5 9...

In July 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 727.5 thousand or by 9.3% above the registered in July 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in July 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 40.5%, followed by the trips with holiday and recreation purpose - 39.9%, and with professional purpose - 19.6%.

In July 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 2 152.8 thousand or by 6.5% more in comparison with July 2017. In July 2...

In the second quarter of 2018, 1 084.9 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (77.7%) of them travelled only within the country, 17.5% - only abroad and 4.8% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2017 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over decreased by 5.6%, as a reduction was observed in the number of the Bulgarian residents travelled in the country - by 12.4%, while in the number of the Bulgarian residents travelled both in the country and abroad and the number of persons travelled only abroad increased respective...

In June 2018, 2 890 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 130.1 thousand and the bed-places were 290.0 thousand. In comparison with June 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 4.3%, while the bed-places in them decreased by 1.7%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in June 2018 was 4 ...

In June 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 677.3 thousand or by 9.4% above the registered in June 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in June 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 41.0%, followed by the trips with holiday and recreation purpose - 35.5%, and with professional purpose - 23.5%.

In June 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 550.4 thousand or by 7.0% more in comparison with June 2017. In June 2...

In May 2018, 2 345 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 107.1 thousand and the bed-places were 233.8 thousand. In comparison with May 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 4.7% and the bed-places in them - by 2.4%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in May 2018 was 1 571.8 thousand...

In May 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 728.9 thousand or by 11.6% above the registered in May 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in May 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 38.6%, followed by the trips with holiday and recreation purpose - 34.3%, and with professional purpose - 27.1%.

In May 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 938.6 thousand or by 8.4% more in comparison with May 2017. In May 2018, th...

In April 2018, 2 037 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 68.8 thousand and the bed-places were 143.6 thousand. In comparison with April 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 3.7%, while the bed-places in them decreased by 3.4%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in April 2018 was ...

In April 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 606.4 thousand or by 10.5% above the registered in April 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in April 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 41.9%, followed by the trips with professional purpose - 30.1%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 28.0%.

In April 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 701.9 thousand or by 10.8% more in comparison with April 2017. In A...

In the first quarter of 2018, 1 002.0 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (84.2%) of them travelled only within the country, 13.2% - only abroad and 2.6% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2017 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 8.2%.

In March 2018, 1 942 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 56.8 thousand and the bed-places were 114.9 thousand. In comparison with March 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 3.1%, and the bed-places in them - by 2.8%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in March 2018 was 832.9 thou...

In March 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 461.9 thousand or by 5.6% above the registered in March 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in March 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.3%, followed by the trips with professional purpose - 30.3%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 25.4%.

In March 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 524.3 thousand or by 10.5% more in comparison with March 2017. In Ma...

In February 2018, 1 883 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 54.9 thousand and the bed-places were 110.7 thousand. In comparison with February 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 2.8%, and the bed-places in them - by 0.8%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in February 2018 was 9...

In February 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 379.5 thousand or by 3.5% above the registered in February 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in February 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 49.7%, followed by the trips with professional purpose - 27.6%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 22.7%.

In February 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 457.4 thousand or by 4.9% more in comparison with Februa...

In January 2018, 1 894 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 56.2 thousand and the bed-places were 124.0 thousand. In comparison with January 2017, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 5.4%, and the bed-places in them - by 3.7%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommoda...

In January 2018, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 387.6 thousand or by 4.9% above the registered in January 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in January 2018 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 49.1%, followed by the trips with professional purpose - 25.8%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 25.1%.

In January 2018, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 544.0 thousand or by 19.7% more in comparison with January 2...

In the fourth quarter of 2017, 1 329.7 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (85.2%) of them travelled only within the country, 11.1% - only abroad and 3.7% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2016 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 59.5%.

In December 2017, 1 946 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 57.5 thousand and the bed-places were 116.6 thousand. In comparison with December 2016, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 0.4%, and the bed-places in them decreased - by 0.1%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in December ...

In December 2017, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 459.2 thousand or by 15.6% above the registered in December 2016. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in December 2017 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 49.1%, followed by the trips with holiday and recreation purpose - 27.6%, and with professional purpose - 23.3%.

In December 2017, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 596.1 thousand or by 12.2% more in comparison with Dece...

In November 2017, 1 787 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 52.3 thousand and the bed-places were 106.3 thousand. In comparison with November 2016, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 1.3%, and the bed-places in them - by 0.6%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in November 2017 was 7...

In November 2017, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 417.6 thousand or by 11.8% above the registered in November 2016. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in November 2017 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 46.2%, followed by the trips with professional purpose - 27.8%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 26.0%.

In November 2017, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 556.1 thousand or by 6.1% more in comparison with Novem...

In October 2017, 1 959 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 73.0 thousand and the bed-places were 154.5 thousand. In comparison with October 2016, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) decreased by 3.1%, and the bed-places in them - by 3.6%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in October 2017 was 864....

In October 2017, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 439.0 thousand or by 8.7% above the registered in October 2016. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in October 2017 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 45.7%, followed by the trips with professional purpose - 30.1%, and with holiday and recreation purpose - 24.2%.

In October 2017, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 712.6 thousand or by 5.0% more in comparison with October 20...

In the third quarter of 2017, 1 991.8 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (82.3%) of them travelled only within the country, 14.5% - only abroad and 3.2% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2016 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 31.2%, as the number of the Bulgarian residents travelled only in the country increased by 32.8%, travelled only abroad - by 43.3% while the number of persons travelled both in the country and abroad decreased by 21.6%.

In September 2017, 2 729 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 128.0 thousand and the bed-places were 285.5 thousand. In comparison with September 2016, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 0.1%, and the bed-places in them - by 2.6%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in September 2017 w...

In September 2017, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 570.8 thousand or by 11.9% above the registered in September 2016. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in September 2017 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 45.2%, followed by the trips with holiday and recreation purpose - 34.2%, and with professional purpose - 20.6%.

In September 2017, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 1 270.6 thousand or by 6.6% more in comparison with...

In August 2017, 3 145 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 136.0 thousand and the bed-places were 313.0 thousand. In comparison with August 2016, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased by 0.7%, and the bed-places in them - by 1.3%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in August 2017 was 5 946....

In August 2017, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 680.4 thousand or by 15.2% above the registered in August 2017. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in August 2017 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 44.6%, followed by the trips with holiday and recreation purpose - 42.9%, and with professional purpose - 12.5%.

In August 2017, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 2 125.1 thousand or by 10.8% more in comparison with Augus...

In July 2017, 3 114 accommodation establishments - hotels, motels, camping sites, mountain chalets and other establishments for short-term accommodation with more than 10 bed-places were functioned in the country. The total number of the rooms in them was 135.6 thousand and the bed-places were 320.8 thousand. In comparison with July 2016, the total number of accommodation establishments (functioned during the period) increased with 1.1%, and the bed-places in them - by 4.8%.

The total number of the nights spent in all accommodation establishments registered in July 2017 was 6 009.5 th...

In July 2017, the number of the trips of Bulgarian residents abroad was 665.7 thousand or by 15.3% above the registered in July 2016. The trips with other purposes (as a guest, education and visit the cultural and sport events) in July 2017 composed the greatest share of the total number of trips of Bulgarian residents abroad - 42.0%, followed by the trips with holiday and recreation purpose - 40.7% and with professional purpose - 17.3%.

In July 2017, the number of arrivals of visitors from abroad to Bulgaria was 2 022.1 thousand or by 8.0% more ...

In the second quarter of 2017, 1 149.8 thousand Bulgarian residents made tourist trips. The majority (83.6%) of them travelled only within the country, 13.5% - only abroad and 2.9% - both in the country and abroad. Compared to the same quarter of 2016 the total number of the travelled persons aged 15 and over increased by 26.5%, as the number of the Bulgarian residents travelled only in the country increased by 31.1%, travelled only abroad - by 8.9% and the number of persons travelled both in the country and abroad - by 0.3%.