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Bulgaria tourism revenue rises to 384.5 million euros in August
In August 2026, Bulgaria's tourism sector saw a divergence between volume and revenue. According to data from the National Statistical Institute, the total number of overnight stays reached approximately 6.3 million, representing a 2% decrease compared to the same month in the previous year.
Despite the decline in stays, total tourism revenue rose by 13.3% year-on-year, totaling 384.5 million euros. This revenue was composed of 270.5 million euros from foreign tourists and 114 million euros from Bulgarian citizens.
The number of accommodation facilities with 10 or more beds grew by 1.7% to 3,836, while the number of available beds increased by 0.5%. Foreign tourists showed a preference for high-end accommodations, with 78.7% of their stays occurring in 4 and 5-star establishments. The overall bed occupancy rate was 56.5%, down 1.3 percentage points from the previous year.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Overall bed occupancy was 56.5%, a decrease of 1.3 percentage points from the previous year. www.moreto.net · www.nsi.bg · www.iskra.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bulgarian citizens contributed 114 million euros to the total revenue. www.moreto.net · www.nsi.bg · www.iskra.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National Statistical Institute reported tourism data for August 2026. www.moreto.net · www.nsi.bg · www.iskra.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] 78.7% of overnight stays by foreign tourists occurred in 4 and 5-star accommodations. www.moreto.net · www.nsi.bg · www.iskra.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Tourism revenue increased by 13.3% year-on-year to reach 384.5 million euros in August. www.moreto.net · www.nsi.bg · www.iskra.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of accommodation facilities with 10 or more beds increased by 1.7% compared to August 2025. www.moreto.net · www.nsi.bg · www.iskra.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Total overnight stays in August 2026 reached approximately 6.3 million, a 2% decrease from the previous year. www.moreto.net · www.nsi.bg · www.iskra.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Foreign tourists contributed 270.5 million euros to the total revenue. www.moreto.net · www.nsi.bg · www.iskra.bg