The Tourism Consultative Council, chaired by Mayor Tihomir Yanakiev, held its next meeting in the picturesque Sozopol. The meeting, which brought together representatives of the municipal administration, the tourism business, hoteliers, cultural institutions, representatives of law enforcement agencies and the fire department, as well as partner organizations, was dedicated to important issues for the development of tourism in the region.
The main topic, which sparked lively discussions, was the analysis of the completed 2025 tourist season and preparations for the upcoming season. The meeting began with the presentation of data from Maria Naydenova, head of the "Tourism and Economic Activities" department. The report made it clear that Sozopol is reporting a positive trend, with overnight stays increasing by 5.3% compared to the previous year.
The total number of tourists who stayed overnight in the period from January 1 to October 1, 2025 reached an impressive 181,935 people. Of these, Bulgarian tourists represented an impressive 76.6% of all visitors. Among foreign guests, the most numerous were tourists from Romania, forming 6.3% of the total flow. They are followed by tourists from the Czech Republic (4%), Poland (3.1%) and Germany (2.1%). The data made it clear that the predominant age group is between 30 and 44 years old. An interesting fact is that four-star hotels continue to be the most popular choice for both Bulgarian and foreign guests of Sozopol.
The second key point on the agenda was devoted to the challenges facing the upcoming 2026 tourist season. Mayor Tihomir Yanakiev emphasized the potential economic changes related to Bulgaria's upcoming entry into the Eurozone and their possible impact on the tourism sector. In this regard, the mayor stressed the municipality's commitment to improving infrastructure, especially with regard to the road network. In this activity, the municipality relies on the support of the state, as well as on European funding programs.
The atmosphere in the hall was filled with anticipation of the upcoming tourism exhibitions. It became clear that Sozopol will be presented at a number of international forums, including in Bucharest, Leipzig, Vienna, Istanbul and Sofia. In this regard, the local business was invited to actively participate in these exhibitions, providing information and attending the international forums.
The project for the cultural calendar of Sozopol Municipality for 2026, presented by Violeta Georgieva, was not missed either. The proposals for extending the tourist season aroused particular interest. The ideas include organizing festivals and theatrical performances in June and September, with an emphasis on strengthening cultural tourism as a key element of Sozopol's image.
In addition, during the discussions, ideas and opportunities for the development of the island "St. Ivan" as an attractive tourist destination were discussed. Among them, the construction of a tourist path, improving access and the possibility of holding cultural and Orthodox events.
In conclusion, representatives of the tourism industry and municipal officials focused on the issue of regular inspections of accommodation places. Deputy Mayor Todor Damyanov stressed the municipality's commitment to this process, noting that regular inspections are carried out and sanctions are imposed on incorrect hoteliers. Also, an increase in revenues from the paid tourist tax was reported.
The Ministry of Interior reported a calm season without serious incidents. Representatives of the fire department and voluntary formations thanked the municipality for the assistance provided in the prevention of incidents and fires.
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"Sozopol is consolidating its position as a sustainable and attractive tourist destination. Together with businesses, institutions and citizens, we will continue to develop the city and strive to provide higher quality services, better infrastructure and a longer season", emphasized Mayor Tihomir Yanakiev, summarizing the data from the meeting.
Коментари (96)
blagoi
29.10.2025, 14:12Созопол!
GRINGO_77
29.10.2025, 14:13Хубаво 🇧🇬
D. Костов
29.10.2025, 14:13да се развива созопол
42C
29.10.2025, 14:14Абемолqте
Barona2001
29.10.2025, 14:57Здравей, Созопол
FANATA
29.10.2025, 14:59абе мола те
anoniemen
29.10.2025, 15:00Ах, добре
niki_bg
29.10.2025, 14:59Созопол, ти си най!
XD
29.10.2025, 15:02Хайде,дайтенисегатовадобровременавсеки
ЛУД_ПЕТКО
29.10.2025, 15:11Никога не се очаквам по-добри новини от Соз
BLAGOI
29.10.2025, 15:13айде, най-накраq нещо добро
dimitar
29.10.2025, 15:15Ама защо ни е така в цялата страна?
theRealIvan
29.10.2025, 15:21Браво, Созопол
F5C1
29.10.2025, 15:22хей, нне са ли всички ги изненадали? браво!!
jivko
29.10.2025, 15:23Сега да видим какво правqт в Пловдив и Варна, за да
[email protected]
29.10.2025, 15:25Хубаво чу
4ERVENO_FLAG
29.10.2025, 15:26Хей, защо нне в цяла България? 💥
созопол
29.10.2025, 15:59Аз така мислq, че Созопол все по-лесно се!!
asdasd
29.10.2025, 16:00чудесно 👍
z. Тодоров
29.10.2025, 16:00Дане,виекаквомислите
созопол_браво
29.10.2025, 16:00браво созопол
Майстора
29.10.2025, 16:03ха ха, браво за созопол, но не забравяй
колкосерадвамзатова
29.10.2025, 16:03Колкосерадвамзатова!
bg_gost2006
29.10.2025, 16:08Созопол, какво и това за сезон? Той се случва
asd1232017
29.10.2025, 16:10Великден
EDDE3
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NQKOI
29.10.2025, 16:33справедливо
peshaka
29.10.2025, 16:38Пойнали са ги туристите в Созопол
anoniemen
29.10.2025, 16:39хайде, не е лошо човечето
petkan1980
29.10.2025, 16:50Ах, най-некъде!
pesho982007
29.10.2025, 16:51хей, не е лошо
4erveno_flag
29.10.2025, 16:55Хайде, нещо добро за Созопол
DOKTORA
29.10.2025, 16:52е, най-после нещо добро новина от българия
vankatabg
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dimitar2018
29.10.2025, 16:53Ах, за пръв път нещо да се случи в т
Луд_Петко
29.10.2025, 17:18Фантастично!
ЛУД_ПЕТКО
29.10.2025, 17:21Но какво се случва с плячката на руснаците?
ivanka
29.10.2025, 17:41Ах,най-посленещохубаво
zlata_koti
29.10.2025, 17:48Валqва, какво се случва тук!
superman
29.10.2025, 17:51Hа, нещо се прави в Созопол, изглежда
пример_е
29.10.2025, 17:51Аз така мисля, 4е Созопол е отличен пример за българ 😂
PESHOFROMSOFIA
29.10.2025, 17:52Брахо, този сезон е бил успешен в Созопол
zlata_koti1988
29.10.2025, 18:09созопол
pr@v_eu
29.10.2025, 18:10Много добре
ivanka
29.10.2025, 18:38Созопол, ннай-голимиат бренд на България 😂
p. Георгиев
29.10.2025, 18:49Хубаво, Созопол
[email protected]
29.10.2025, 19:20Аз така мисля, че Созопол все по-удачнно развива
MARTIN_24
29.10.2025, 19:21да, честно казано, созопол се бори за себе си
8128E
29.10.2025, 20:17Благодара,Созопол!!
jivko1981
29.10.2025, 20:19Да, най-после нещо положително в България
bg_tigar
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bat_vasko
29.10.2025, 21:40Вии,деци,най-посленещодасеслу4ивБ
B. Костов
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holera1973
29.10.2025, 21:42браво, созопол
PICH_007
29.10.2025, 21:45Ах, най-накрая нещо се върти добре в Б
MARTIN_24
29.10.2025, 21:45Ха-ха, най-накрая нещо позитивно в Българ
созопол
29.10.2025, 21:48Созопол
PETROV
29.10.2025, 21:58Евropyo, ннай-лошото и, че не можем да г
DOKTORA
29.10.2025, 22:00Созопол
FAN_45
29.10.2025, 22:03Вие какво мислите за Созопол? Що се случва там? 🤬
f. Костов
29.10.2025, 22:17созопол
българия
29.10.2025, 22:20Вече се разбира, че България може да се
GRINGO_77
29.10.2025, 23:37турето не спират
komentar_bg
29.10.2025, 23:39ако вси4ки градове бяха така
THEREALIVAN
29.10.2025, 23:41hа, не се изчерпват
vankataBG1996
29.10.2025, 23:47созопол!
kaka_
29.10.2025, 23:48Здравей,гледайкакоСозополсеразвит
jivko
30.10.2025, 00:11аз така мисла, че созопол отбива отлично
krisko_bg
30.10.2025, 00:17Здравей, нещо се отива добре
азтакамисла
30.10.2025, 00:22Азтакамисла
VASIL_P
30.10.2025, 00:19Аз така мисля, че Созопол винаги бива да се
krisko_bg2024
30.10.2025, 00:49Здравей, Созопол
созопол_е
30.10.2025, 02:10аз мисля, че това е голям успех за созопол
KOMENTAR_BG
30.10.2025, 02:12Браво Созопол
barona
30.10.2025, 02:14хайди да се радваме за това
ASD123
30.10.2025, 02:27Благо Созопол
SHEFA
30.10.2025, 02:31Ние вече знаем, че Созопол е бало злато
v. георгиев
30.10.2025, 02:35Да, сега зафрляме по-добре
as
30.10.2025, 03:09Здравей, българиа
[email protected]
30.10.2025, 03:11Хей, не се ходи така, Созополия
GRINGO_77
30.10.2025, 04:50браво, созопол!!
anoniemen
30.10.2025, 05:20Ах, Созопол, какво ти е казал? Онези 202
GRINGO_77
30.10.2025, 05:24Катодайнабога
KOMENTAR_BG
30.10.2025, 05:40Смешно е, че сезонът беше таков!!
as
30.10.2025, 05:44Ама нещо се прави добре в България
dimitar
30.10.2025, 05:40Аз така мисля, че Созопол все по-богат
N. Иванов
30.10.2025, 06:11Созопол
4F54D
30.10.2025, 06:12аз така мисля, че това е отличен резултат за соз!!
d. Стоянов
30.10.2025, 06:16Аз така мисля, че Созопол винаги беше голям!!
най-добрият
30.10.2025, 09:32Аз така мисля, че Созопол е най-добрият град
theRealIvan
30.10.2025, 10:20Здравей, Созопол
най-накрая_ей
30.10.2025, 11:40Ей, най-накрая нещо добро
krisko_bg
30.10.2025, 11:43Туризмот винаги харесва Созопол
ГРАЖДАНИН_Х
30.10.2025, 12:10qб, яб
krisko_bg
30.10.2025, 13:04Въприки всичко, България все още може да 👎
BG_TIGAR
30.10.2025, 13:30Абе моля те, най-лошата неща е, че турист