Marked a 80 percent decline in Sandanski Greek tourists this year

Greek tourists fell by 80% this year. Hoteliers are hoping to save their season with the upcoming International Folklore Festival „Pirin Folk“. Are expected to arrive over 5000 guests. Local hotels are over 50, but there are over 3500 beds. Categorized along with residences, reaching base of over 5000 beds.

„It is no secret that the Greeks lost because of the crisis. Bulgarians maintain reasonable prices, hoteliers said, quoted by the newspaper „Standard“ Overnight in private accommodation in the city can be found for between 10 and 15 EUR in double room three-star hotel is between 60 and 100 euro, breakfast included. In Completion cost is between 100 and 150 leva.
„The Bulgarian loves to spend as opposed to most foreigners. Are expected to make a turnover between 1 and 2 million, calculated the revenue from hoteliers folk festival, traditionally held in the city.
The decline of Greek tourists even prompted some retailers have already removed the inscriptions in Greek language outlets.

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