Opportunities for development of the tourism sector in Bulgaria

D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, Department of Tourism Economics and Management, 5250 Svishtov, 2 Em. Chakarov Str., Bulgaria

^* Corresponding author: p.pavlov@uni-svishtov.bg

Abstract

The main research goal is to present the opportunities for the development of the tourism sector in Bulgaria in the conditions of a dynamically changing environment. Emphasis is placed on innovations in the context of the circular economy, considering its essence and the possibilities of its application in the tourism sector as well. It should be borne in mind that the reorientation from a linear to a circular economic model in the tourism sector is a gradual process that requires time. Scientific methods such as the method of analysis and synthesis, content analysis, situational analysis, deduction, induction, comparative method and others are used. The results give an idea of the possibilities for progress of the tourism sector in Bulgaria in the context of the circular economy. There are good practices, the number of which is constantly increasing. In this way, the role and importance of circular tourism is growing. The conclusions present the achieved results in a synthesis and outline the prospects for the development of the tourism sector in Bulgaria, some recommendations are also made.