Abstract
The articles evaluates the development and role of tourism in European Union (EU). The travel and tourism competitiveness index (TTCI) as the most authoritative indicator of the current condition and attractiveness of a country’s tourism sector has been used. The four most competitive EU countries based on the above index with their weakest and strongest features have been analysed. Based on the TTCI a comparative analysis between the four countries on one hand and Bulgaria on the other hand has been conducted. As a result the main indicators that are influencing the development of tourism in Bulgaria have been pointed out.
Highlights
Общий доход сектора туризма и путешествий в 2016 г. составил 1,2 трлн долл
most competitive European Union (EU) countries based on the above index
As a result the main indicators that are influencing the development of tourism in Bulgaria have been pointed out
Summary
Согласно опубликованным в 2017 г. данным, 5 стран Европейского союза − Испания, Франция, Германия, Великобритания, Италия − вошли в топ-10 (рис. 2). Данным, 5 стран Европейского союза − Испания, Франция, Германия, Великобритания, Италия − вошли в топ-10 Основные причины для высоких позиций в рейтинге: развитая инфраструктура туризма, международная открытость, большое количество достопримечательностей, а также высокий уровень безопасности в сравнении с другими странами
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