Home.co.uk
Home.co.uk

News: The rise and rise of Rila

Wed, 23 Apr 08

A huge new investment project in Bulgaria is set to boost the country’s tourism industry...

The Bulgarian company Rila Sport plans to invest BGN 140 M in the construction of a five-star ski resort close to the village of Panichishte in the Rila Mountains.  The resort is expected to be completed by the year 2016.

Mr Staykov commented: “The total investments in the new resort might reach up to BGN 900 M. The project envisages the creation of about 100 km of ski tracks, plus snowboard parks and ski-running paths.

Staykov emphasized: “Hotels will have no more than 10 000 beds, and that they would not be located on the territory of the Rila Mountain Natural Park. Ultimately, we aim to attract upper-class tourists; the resort will be managed by leading firms with appropriate experience”.

The new resort is expected to become one of Europe's top ten tourist destinations, employing over 2000 people.


Back to: News Index