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Iron Curtain to Green Belt
Bulgaria
Problem: Given the substantial natural capital and exceptional wildlife that exist in the landscape there is significant potential for the development of a nature-based tourism economy in the Green Belt region. However, there is currently a lack of awareness and insufficient support and capacity to develop a sustainable tourist economy in the region.
Action: The project will support the creation and development of local nature-based enterprises and promote the Green Belt region as an ecotourism destination. The project will also work with the Forestry Service to build a business plan to develop income from tourism and support the development of visitor centres.
Indicator: The number of visitors to the project area will demonstrate the effectiveness of the network of nature-based enterprises established by the project and project’s progress towards improving socio-economic prospects based on the natural wealth of the area.
Examples of local food and activities for tourists to enjoy. Photos: Mihaela Kircheva
Methods
Data on the number of tourists visiting the project area will be collected annually from official sources such as the local municipalities and regional statistical bureaus. Direct counts will also be made of the number of tourists staying in enterprises that are directly associated with the project partnership network.
Examples of guest houses and tourism activities in the project landscape. Photos: Mihaela Kircheva
Results
The National Statistical Institute (NSI) is the source of the baseline values for the two major regions of the project area – Haskovo and Yambol for the first project year. The baseline values are as follows:
The baseline values for the overnight stays in key municipalities within the project area (all in the Haskovo region) are as follow:
We will update this page as data from subsequent years becomes available.
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