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Neilson launches its new second edition ski brochure for 2006/7 this month featuring eight new resorts and a raft of new product refinements. Already the holder of more awards than any other ski company, Neilson has made a number of additions to the programme, ranging from more ski-in ski-out properties, to the introduction of a family rep service, further enhancing the Neilson ski product for families, groups and couples. There is also a strong continued emphasis on quality, both of accommodation and service, with new, carefully selected family hotels, featured alongside an increased number of spa hotels and luxury chalets.

Alternative tourism is among the sectors to which Bulgaria puts weight, the country's state-run tourism agency announced in Salzburg, Austria.The country has presented its tourism development strategy at the Second European Conference on Rural Development in the Austrian city.

Bulgaria's power regulator has launched a competitive procedure for the award of a gas distribution licence for the territory of ski resort Bansko.
The submitted bids will be unsealed on February 19, 2007.
The recipient of the permit will be required to install the gas distribution network at least partially by the 10th year of the permit's entry into force.

HARDLY a week seems to go by without the announcement of a celebrity-endorsed golf development, whether it’s Ian Woosnam bringing bunkers to Bulgaria or Jack Nicklaus advertising Polaris World’s golf resorts in Murcia. In recent years the likes of Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, who have been putting their names and expertise to golf-course development for decades, have been joined by Woosnam, Nick Faldo and Seve Ballesteros all lending their considerable sporting reputations to projects from Faro to the Far East. Sixty per cent of all golf courses also have property as an integral part of the scheme. And, for developers whose projects overlook the fairways and the lakes, the bonus in terms of price and prestige can be enormous.

A Thracian town dating back to IV century B.C. in central Bulgaria has the potential to become one of the country's archaeological hotspots, according to experts.Local authorities in the town of Kazanluk plan to turn it into a place of great importance to Bulgaria's tourism. The municipality and four Dutch companies will set up in September a foundation, aimed to promote the ancient town and fund its restoration.

It is that time of year again, you dig out your less than comfy ski boots from the back of the cupboard, the kids get excited about making snowmen, and with winter drawing in it is time to book your ski trip. Whereas 5 years ago your choice would have been simple, you flick to ‘A’ for Alps in your ski brochure and you are on your way, however today the opportunities for ski trips are endless including the opportunity to purchase your own ski property overseas. If it is value for money you are looking for and a family resort suitable for the little dare devils then Bulgaria is your number one choice, especially for purchasing your second home.

A central Bulgarian village, far away from the modern civilization, is on its way to attract the attention of a large number of investors from both Bulgaria and abroad.
The village of Voynezha, whose inhabitants still do not have telephones in their homes, proved to be an attractive place for investments over the last year, local media reported.

It appears that nothing can spoil the interest of UK holidaymakers towards Bulgaria, as their number continues to grow despite the recent terrorist threat on London.
The sudden critical circumstances resulting from the terrorist threat against the UK and the US have not caused any cancellations of UK package tourist bookings for Bulgaria, Balkan Holidays executive director Antoaneta Todorova said on August 11, quoted by the press office of the National Tourism Board (NTB).

Eastern Europe's biggest ski resort (40km), Borovets suffers from many of the usual complaints about this finance-friendly region. Most commonly associated with budget-conscious skiers and beginners, Borovets has an excellent ski school, a fine snow record, cheap prices (especially for beer and spirits), lovely scenery - and it's only 90 minutes from Sofia.

Until recently Bulgaria’s ski resort of Bansko was almost entirely Bulgarian but now the resort is attracting increasing number of British property seekers, The Independent reported.Foreigners were attracted by the cheap prices and the quality skiing and hiking opportunities the resort offered, The Independent reported.According to the report British owned more than half of the houses and apartments in Bansko.