Sosialist Past as Resource for Tourism Development: the Case of Bulgaria

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Pages: 160-164

Abstract:

The paper examines the socialist past of Bulgaria – memorials, monuments, museums, places of remembrance from the recent past of the country as resource for tourism development. Regardless of the political contradictions in post-socialist society the tourism can provide a unique product. The successful integration of the socialist past into the tourism product enriches the tourism offer, diversifies and implements cultural tourism. The benefits are visible – this kind or type of tourism promotes employment, regional economic growth and prosperity of the private business sector.

Keywords:

cultural tourism; socialist heritage; memorials; museums; tour guides.

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