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Sharp increase in number of Bulgarian tourists visiting Germany

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In 2016 the number of tourist accomodations booked by Bulgarian tourists visiting Germany increased with 4.7% (13,000) as compared to the previous year, the sales and marketing office of the German National Tourist Board informs. Highest increase was registered in the number of Turkish and Greek citizens traveling to Germany. Bulgaria places third in that ranking. 51% of the Bulgarians travelling to Germany are between fifteen and thirty four years-old. Most of them prefer tours and city tourism.




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