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 thousand) of all visits of foreigners in the country. In August 2021, the relative share of visits by purpose was as follows: with other purposes - 47.6%, with holiday and recreation purpose - 45.1%, and with professional purpose - 7.3%.
