CONGRESS TOURISM IN BULGARIA

Bulgaria with its rich cultural, historical heritage and nature variety, contribute to a splendid combination of business and leisure tourism. The experience gathered in the years and the traditions in the organization of congress tourism, the availability of convenient facilities – modernly equipped conference centers, first class hotels and the favorable geographic location of the country are a good ground for the successful congress tourism in Bulgaria.

Conference facilities can be found in every major city offering modern, convenient, well-equipped conference rooms with different capacity. The service offered is in accordance with the international standards and with the particular requirements of the organizers. At clients disposal are high quality equipment such as: audio and video systems, projection screens, projectors, simultaneous translation services, secretary services, copy machines, fax and telex machines etc.

The comfortable rooms and the complementary services offered in the hotels like sport centers, beauty parlors, sauna, swimming pools, shopping centers, cafes, restaurants contributes to the relaxation and pleasant experience apart from the business engagements.

Bulgaria has a long tradition in the organization and realization of congress and festival tourism. In 1968 the International Congress and Convention Center was established in Bulgaria and the country became a Member of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) thus hosting thousands of international events including business meetings, fairs, festivals, seminars. In the course of the last 10 years Bulgaria hosted a lot of International Conventions. The experience gathered in the years and the traditions in the organization and realization of congress tourism, the availability of convenient facilities – modernly equipped conference centers and high class hotels and the favorable geographic location of the country are a good ground for the future successful development of the congress tourism in Bulgaria.

The congress tourism does not have a seasonal nature. It can be practiced throughout the whole year and especially when the active tourist season is over. Bulgaria is not an exception. Wherever you go you will experience the charms of Bulgaria, its beautiful nature, hospitality, rich historical heritage, dating back to the Thracians, the Romans, the Byzantines, cultural and architectural sights from different historical epochs, preserved traditions and folklore.

HILTON SOFIA HOTEL 5*

Hilton Sofia provides highly flexible facilities for virtually every type and size of meeting. The Hotel features 6 multi-functional Hilton Meetings rooms, with daylight, 'eight-hour' chairs, Internet access, capacities from 2 to 50 people as well as a modern and extensive Business Centre within the meeting room area.

                Hilton Meetings® Package
                The Conference Room:
                2 rich coffee breaks
                Lunch Buffet
                Unlimited conference drinks with mineral water
                Full technical equipment.

Location: in the city center; 20 minutes away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 246 rooms and 17 suites

Rooms: A/C,minibar, cable TV, Internet port, direct dial telephone, safe, hairdryer

Dining : Seasons Restaurant, Artists Bar and Cafe

Leisure: fitness centre, swimming pool, sauna, steam bath, solarium, beauty & massage studio

SHERATON SOFIA HOTEL BALKAN 5*

Number of Meeting Rooms: 4

Size of the Largest Meeting Room: 2713

Capacity of the Largest Meeting Room: 230

Capacity of the Smallest Meeting Room: 8

Meeting and Event Facilities

Location: in the city center; 15 minutes away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 188 rooms and suites, 1 presidential apartment

Rooms: A/C, minibar, cable TV, direct dial telephone, Internet access

Dining:Balkan Restaurant, Angels Night Club,Lobby Bar

Leisure: Health Club, gym, saunas, whirlpools

GRAND HOTEL SOFIA 5*

The Convention centre of Grand Hotel Sofia features 4 meeting rooms, varying in size to accommodate from 10 to 150 delegates in the style of your choosing. All rooms are naturally lit and feature fine decoration and comfortable seating.

Full-scale conference equipment is available.

Meeting facilities:

·  5 Meeting rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors from 10 to 150 persons

·  Meeting room divided by a soundproof wall

·  Total area of 670 m2

·  Rooms feature a stunning view of the city garden and National Theatre

·   All meeting rooms are naturally lit, with blackout on windows

·   8 & 24-hour conference packages available upon request

Location: in the city center; 20 minutes away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 109 rooms, 13 apartments

Rooms: A/C,minibar, cable TV, Internet port, direct dial telephone, individual safe deposit box bath/WC, hairdryer

Dining: Main restaurant (200 seats), restaurant “Shades of red”, Viennese coffee-shop, lobby-bar, VIP lobby Cigar-bar, night bar

Leisure: Sports center with fitness, sauna, steam bath, solarium, jacuzzi

KEMPINSKI HOTEL ZOGRAFSKI 5*

The largest banquet halls and multifunctional conference halls in the city (maximum capacity 600 pers), fully equipped and providing excellent possibilities for business meetings, seminars, receptions, exhibitions and fashions shows.

Package prices are applicable as of 15 persons in combination with room reservations.

Location: 5 min from the city center; 20 minutes away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 421 rooms and 17 suites

Rooms: A/C, minibar, cable TV, safe

Dining: 6 restaurants, 3 bars, a BBQ Terrace, night club and roof top gaming casino

Leisure: indoor swimming pool, sauna, massage, solarium, 2 outdoor and 1 indoor tennis courts, Tenpin Bowling - 8 lanes, sports club

ANEL HOTEL 5*

The conference room lets its customers use all the technical equipment needed for a successful meeting, including audio, visual aids, equipment for simultaneous translation and options for computer set ups.

Location: in the city center; 20 minutes away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 50 rooms:10 single, 29 double, 4 business rooms, 6 apartments and 1 presidential apartment

Rooms: A/C,minibar, cable TV, Internet port, direct dial telephone, bath/WC, hairdryer

Dining: restaurant , lobby-bar, bar/pub

Leisure: fitness centre,SPA center, indoor swimming pool, classical and infrared sauna, steam bath, solarium, Jacuzzi, massage room and aromatherapy

RADISSON SAS GRAND HOTEL 5*

The Conference centre is located on the mezzanine floor. There are 6 conference rooms with a capacity of 6 to 80 people, equipped with modern conference facilities. There is also a business centre to provide secretarial support for business guests of the hotel. The space between the conference rooms is specially designed for coffee breaks and small cocktails.

Key features

·         Eight meeting rooms, spread over 600 m2

·         Other meeting rooms can accommodate anywhere from five to 80 delegates

·         Four of the rooms have a natural daylight

·         Free Wireless Internet throughout the hotel

·         High-Speed Internet Access in all meeting rooms

·         Business Centre with secretarial services

·         Business Lounge on the sixth floor

·         Customized menus from our experienced chefs

Meeting/ Ballroom room	Floor	Area in m2	Boardroom	Classroom	U-shape	Theatre	Lunch/ Dinner	Cocktail	Dinner Dance	Cabaret	A/C	Natural light	Dimmer
Salon 1	Mezzanine	40	20	18	15	30	15	15	-	-	*	-	*
Salon 2	Mezzanine	28	12	10	10	-	10	10	-	-	*	-	*
Salon 3	Mezzanine	43	20	20	17	35	15	15	-	-	*	-	*
Salon 4	Mezzanine	29	14	10	10	-	10	10	-	-	*	-	*
Salon 5	Mezzanine	22	10	8	10	15	10	10	-	-	*	*	*
Salon 6	Mezzanine	81	40	40	30	80	30	50	35	34	*	*	*
Alexander’sBallroom	Mezzanine	215	80	120	70	200	120	200	100	75	*	*	*
Restaurant and Bar	Mezzanine	320.0	-	-	-	-	120	150	-	-	*		*
Alexander’sBallroom & Restaurant /Bar	Mezzanine	553.5	-	-	-	-	200	400	250	-	*	*	*
Salon on the 6th	6th floor	70	18	25	20	35	24	50	-	-	*	*	-

Location: in the city center; 15 minutes away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 136 rooms and suites

Rooms: A/C, minibar, cable TV, direct dial telephone, Internet access, safe

Dining: Alexander's Place restaurant, Flannagans Irish pub, 1001 Nights Lebanese restaurant, Night club Sofia, London Casino Club

Leisure: Fitness centre with sauna, solarium, hydro jet, massage

HOLLIDAY INN SOFIA 5*

Unique Conference Packages

Breakfast Briefings

Verila Private Dining Room is the perfect venue for an exclusive Breakfast Meeting for up to 22 people. Price includes room hire, OHP & Screen, Flip Chart, Newspaper plus an Executive Breakfast and VAT.

Impromptu Meetings

Need a meeting room in a hurry and just for an hour or two, then use one of the three boardrooms for up to 10 people. Price includes room rental, conference stationery, full table refreshments, one service of Tea & Coffee, OHP & Screen, Flipchart and VAT. This package can only be booked a maximum of 24 hours in advance.

Meeting Facilities                                                                                         Meeting Support Services

9 State of the Art Meeting Rooms for between 10 – 300 guests              Dedicated Conference Host

Banquets for up to 300 guests.                                                                      Fully Equipped Business Centre

Wi-Fi Internet access throughout                                                                   Flexible Catering Services

Separate Breakout Areas including outdoor Terrace                                 Interpreter Services

Natural Daylight                                                                                                 Complimentary Room Upgrade for Conference Organizers

Full Blackout Facility                                                                                          Secure Underground Car Parking

Individual Climate Control                                                                                Separate Group/Conference Check-in

Bar                                                                                                                       Breakfast Check-out

Location: . Adjacent to Business Park Sofia, 6 km from Sofia International Airport, 0.1 km from the Ring Road

Accommodation:  5 Floors with 130 Guest Bedrooms, 10 Executive Bedrooms,  4 Suites,  1 Disabled Bedroom, 

Rooms: Hi-Speed & Wi-Fi Internet Access,  Air-conditioning,  Fully Stocked Mini Bar, In room Lap Top Size, Personal Safe, Satellite TV, Smart Card Electronic Lock System, Pillow Menu – Choice of Pillow Types

Dining:  InCanto Restaurant with Terrace, Contemporary Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, The Brasserie, 240 seats including Terrace with views of the Vitosha Mountains, Chi Bar - Modern, Contemporary & Chic, Library & Lobby Lounges – Ideal for

Meetings or just relaxing,  24 Hour Room Service

Leisure:  19m Indoor Swimming Pool, Indoor Spa Pool, Outdoor Terrace and Jacuzzi, Large “Technogym” Gymnasium, Saunas, Solarium, Aerobics Room, Beauty Treatment and Massage Rooms, Hairdressing Salon

Services/Facilities: Secure Underground Car Parking Facilities, 24 Hour Hotel Security, Wi-Fi Internet Access throughout the Hotel, Hi-Speed Internet Access in Bedrooms,  Business Centre, Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service, Concierge Service, Foreign Exchange, Gift Shop, Express Check-In/Check-Out.

CENTRAL PARK HOTEL 4****

The meeting facilities include 2 conference halls suitable for board meetings, seminars, training courses or briefings. They are with natural daylight and capacity to accommodate up to 40 and 70 persons. Fully air-conditioned meeting space with state of the art audio-visual equipment will ensure the success of your function. The experienced conference and banqueting staff is ready to organize and cater to your most detailed request. We are small enough to be flexible yet attentive to your individual needs.

Modern equipped Business center offers full range of business services and secretarial assistance.

Opened in May 2006

Location:  in the very heart of the capital, on the famous Vitosha boulevard considered a Sofia landmark and just steps away from the Palace of Culture – the biggest Convention Centre on the Balkans, whose grounds and halls host numerous international events and festivals, trade expos and fairs all year-round.  12 km from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation:  74 guestrooms, 3 luxury panorama suites

Rooms:  individually controlled air-conditioning, direct dial telephone with voice mail, satellite TV, mini bar, in-room safe, electronic card lock, free high speed internet access, private bathrooms with bathtub/shower. Non smoking and twin bedded rooms/18/, as well as family rooms with connecting doors are available.

Dining: main restaurant (64 seats), lobby bar.

HOTEL PRINCESS SOFIA 4*

Sofia Princess Hotel offers one of the biggest hotel conference centres in Sofia with its 5 multifunctional conference halls and 2 newly built halls with capacity of 350-550 seats. All necessary conference equipment.

Available conference equipment: microphones, loud speakers, video player, TV sets, slide projector, overhead projector, screen flipchart /white board/, PCs, printers, LCD panel, Internet connection, etc. 

Location: 10 min from the city center; 25 min away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 564 luxurious and air-conditioned double rooms, 20 interconnected rooms and 14 suites

Rooms: direct dial telephone, satellite TV, minibar

Dining: restaurant , lobby bar

Leisure: Sports centre with a new indoor swimming pool, steam bath, solarium, sauna, massage, jacuzzi, beauty parlour; casino

BEST WESTERN EXPO HOTEL 4*

For exeptional conferences, meetings, events and occasions, Expo hotel offers 4 conference and banqueting rooms. The rooms are able to cater from 5 up to 220 guests. Outstanding meetings deliver a return on investment that exceeds expectations. At the Expo hotel, a commitment to such high standards is customary, and every event is given utmost care and attention.

To ensure positive meeting results Expo hotel has in place:

·  Desirable locales and well-appointed facilities that reward, renew and inspire attendees

·  Conference equipment services to reduce on-site staff

·  Creative conference and food and beverage options customized to meet budget guidelines

.  Meeting checklists to increase planning efficiency

Location: next to Sofia Exhibition Centre, 5 minutes from Sofia Airport and 10 minutes from the centre of the city by car

Accommodation: 99 rooms and suites

Rooms: A/C, Internet access, minibar, cable TV, telephone, in-room safe

Dining: Lobby and Mezzanine bars, 2 restaurants with a garden

Leisure: fitness centre, steam bath, sauna

FESTA BARCELO 4*

Meeting Facilities: 

Meeting Rooms - The Barcelу Festa Sofia provides a wide range of facilities for businessmen such as 2 meeting rooms with capacity to up to 150 people.

Location: in a quiet residential area in Sofia, 6 km away from the city center and 15 km from the airport. It is easily accessed from the roads leading into the city. 

Accommodation:  102 Classic rooms, 14 Deluxe rooms, 3 Junior Suites, 1 Festa Suite 

Room Facilities: air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, internet access, safe deposit box, minibar, bath/WC, bathtub.

Hotel Facilities: air-conditioning, room service, information, internet access, business centre, conference rooms, outdoor parking lot, hair and beauty salon, restaurant, cafe/bistro, bar/pub, lobby bar, elevator.

Sports & Recreation: fitness centre, steam bath, sauna, massage, jacuzzi. Beauty centre with aromatherapy.

Bars & Restaurants:  Main restaurant, Oriental restaurant, Lobby bar & Sweet Corner, Whisky and Cigar bar

AMBASSADOR HOTEL 4*

 All conference rooms have Internet connection.

Additionally can be provided screen, flipchart and overhead projector.

Location: 5 km from the city centre and 9 km from the Sofia airport

Accommodation: 60 rooms, 8 suites and 4 deluxe suites

Rooms: satellite TV, direct-dial phone, radio, minibar

Dining: restaurant (100 seats), wine cellar and lobby bar

Leisure: Sports and Relax Centre - swimming pool, fitness centre, sauna, solarium, hydrojet

HOTEL CRYSTAL PALACE 4*

The halls are ready to welcome up to 60 participants. Besides for the convenience of the hotel guests there are business and computer services provided.

To organize a seminar, a conference, a presentation or some other kind of congress event “Shipka” and “Crystal” halls are at your disposal. Their total area of 100 square meters is ready to welcome up to 60 participants.

Location: in the city center; 15min away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 63 rooms

Rooms: A/C, direct dial phone lines, cable TV, Internet access, safe deposit box, mini bar, private bathroom

Dining: restaurant (70 seats), lobby bar

Leisure: fitness saloon, solarium, sauna, steam bath, jacuzzi, massage

GREENVILLE HOTEL 4*

The hotel offers 2 conference rooms (one for 80 people and another for 40 people) equipped with simultaneous cabins.

Location: 15 min from the city center by bus; 20 min away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 53 rooms and suites

Rooms: A/C, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, safe deposit box, mini-bar

Dining: Restaurant - 85 seats; lobby-bar

Leisure: tennis court, park, fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, steam bath, solarium, sauna, massage

LIGHT HOTEL 4*

The hotel disposes with 2 conference room (one of them is equipped with simultaneous cabin).

Location: on a quiet street in Sofia downtown

Accommodation: 30 rooms - 9 single, 18 double rooms and 3 suites

Rooms: A/C, minibar, satellite TV, direct telephone, Internet access, in-room safe, hairdryer

Dining: restaurant (50 seats), banquet hall for small parties and official dinners

Leisure: Sports centre  -  fitness, sauna, solarium, massage

RODINA HOTEL 4*

The conference space is divided into three halls, but folding doors mean that the space can be used in a variety of ways. Used to full capacity, the conference hall can seat 350 people. Four smaller conference halls with capacity 15-40 seats are suitable for business talks, interviews and meetings. Each hall is completely sound proofed with air condition, daylight, scoring.

The Center provides full conference equipment. Separate reception wardrobe, kitchen and toilet premises, and telephones on key locations. The Business Center fully equipped with computers, printers, e-mail, Internet access, as well as secretarial services.

Congress Restaurant with capacity of 150 seats.

Location: 5 min from the city center; 20 min away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 430 rooms, 6 suites, and 6 connected rooms

Rooms: air condition, direct telephone, colour TV set, radio and mini bar

Dining: 5 restaurants: Winter Garden Restaurant, Panorama Restaurant, Congress Restaurant, Banquet Hall "Danube", Lobby bar, cafe, and  Night Club

Leisure: fitness room, indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, massage, tangentor

TRIADA 4*

There is a modern conference and business center available with 2 halls - 30 seats and 60 seats capacity.

Location: 7 km from Sofia Airport and 3 km from the city center; near Festivalna show-room

Accommodation: 57 rooms and 5 apartments

Rooms: TV , direct telephone, Internet access, minibar and room service

Dining: main restaurant with open terrace, lobby bar, sky bar with 2 terraces

Leisure: sports center with fitness and massage studio, sauna

TSARSKO SELO 3***+

Conference facilities:

For your business meetings the complex offers you 3 equipped conference halls for up to 25 persons, for up to 80 persons and another one for up to 250 persons. The halls are equipped with multimedia projector, presentation screen, flipchart, audio-visual equipment.

Location: 7 km from the city center

Accommodation: 8 villas with 86 standard and 16 rooms deluxe, 9 standard junior and 8 suites deluxe, 2 VIP and 2 Presidential apartments

Rooms: A/C, mini bar, cable TV, direct phone, internet, balcony

Dining: restaurant, cafe/bistro, bar/pub

Leisure: indoor swimming pool, jakuzzi, 2 saunas, Turkish bath, steam bath, room for relax, solarium, cosmetical center, fitness center equipped with “Technogym” equipment; out – door swimming pool, tennis court and football field; casino

DOWNTOWN HOTEL 4*

The conference room accommodating up to 25 persons is the right place for board meeting or seminar. Fully equipped business center offers full range of basic business services.

Location: in the city center; 15min away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 62 rooms – 10 single, 38 double, 14 apartments

Rooms: A/C, TV with satellite, direct dial telephone, PC data port, minibar, in-room safe

Dining: restaurant with a winter garden (80 seats) , lobby bar

Leisure: Fitness centre, gym, sauna, solarium, massage room, hairdresser's

PARK HOTEL VITOSHA 4*

Meeting Facilities: 
Conference centre - Excellent coditions for seminars, cocktails and business meetings
7 training halls - capacity of 30 people
2 conference rooms - capacity of 70 people
Computer rooms - 40 people

Location: in the district of most universities in Sofia in the foot of Vitosha mountain, 15 min from the city centre, 10km from the international airport of Sofia.

Accommodation: 164 rooms and apartments

Rooms: direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, radio, internet access, minibar, electric cooker, cooking facilities, tea/coffee facilities, bathtub. A nice feature is the mini kitchen bar in every room.

Dining: restaurant, bar/pub, lobby bar.

Leisure: hair and beauty salon, fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, solarium, sauna, massage, medical and spa centre.

SVETA SOFIA 4*

Conference rooms - "St. Sofia" - up to 100 places, "Sredets" - up to 50 places, both of them with modern equipment.

Location: in the city center; 15min away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 153 beds in 2 single rooms, 58  two-bed rooms, 6 double luxury class with Jacuzzi , 5 triple rooms, 4 suites and a VIP suite

Rooms: A/C, minibar, cable TV, direct telephone, hairdryer.

Dining: Restaurant with 110 seats

SERDIKA HOTEL 3*

Conference hall with 65 places, 4 halls with 30 places, business center.

Location: in the city center; 20min away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 120 rooms, 7 suites

Rooms: direct-dial telephone, satellite TV, WC/shower

Dining:2 restaurants , lobby bar, disco club, coffee shop 

ACCORD 3*

Conference hall with 110 seats.

The capacity of the hall is 110 seats and it is arranged as a cinema hall. It can also be arranged according to your needs and requirements.

Location: 1km from the city center

Accommodation: 110 beds in 3 apartments, 5 deluxe rooms, 1 triple room, 26 double and 18 single rooms, 1 VIP room and 5 studios

Rooms: mini bar, cable TV, internet

Dining: restaurant (100 seats), lobby bar

Leisure: Sports centre, sauna, vapour bath, massage

LOZENETZ 3*

Conference room

For your business meetings we offer you equipped conference hall for up to 30 persons, if needed theather set up or 20 persons "hollow square". The chairs are equipped with comfortable pads for writing. If necessarily can be installed flipchart, multimedia screen and other additional devices.

Location: 15min from the city center; 20min away from Sofia International Airport

Accommodation: 31 rooms - 25 standard and 6 luxurious

Rooms: A/C, direct dial phone lines, cable TV, Internet access, mini bar

Dining: restaurant (40 seats), outdoor restaurant garden (up to 70 persons), lobby bar

Leisure: massage

PARK-HOTEL MOSKVA 3*

Conference halls

The Park Hotel Moskva is with traditions of many years in the organization of  conferences, workshops, trainings and presentations. Our clients are state-owned institutions and private companies as well as tour operators established and respected in the branch.

Wide choice of halls with various capacity and possibility for arrangement in conformity with the requirements of the client. Competent and dedicated personnel.

1. Moskva Hall – up to 400 seats
2. Moskva Hall + Conference room 1 – up to 500 seats
3. Kiev Hall – up to 160 seats
4. Conference room 1 – up to 90 seats
5. Conference room 2 – up to 20 seats
6. Conference room 3 – up to 45 seats
7. Conference room 4 – up to 35 seats
8. Conference room 5 – up to 90 seats
9. Conference room 6 – up to 80 seats

Technical Equipment:        

 -     Synchronization equipment
- Stationary, discussion and wireless microphones
- Phonograms
- Video and television
- Still projector, dia-projector, flipchart
- Multimedia
- Computer

Location:  right next to the biggest park in the capital of Bulgaria, 15 minutes from Sofia Airport, 20 minutes from Sofia bus station and railway station.

Accommodation: 179 standard, renovated and business rooms as well as 12 suites.

Rooms:  Renovated rooms (central air conditioning, cable TV, direct telephone dialling, mini-bar) 

 Standard rooms (cable TV, direct telephone dialling, mini-bar).

Dining: Panorama restaurant, Zimna gradina restaurant, Moskva restaurant, Mezzanine bar, day bar.

Leisure: solarium, gym, sauna, massage.    

RILA HOTEL 3*

Hall	Arrangement
Hall 'Adacta'	Rectangular table 44+26 seats, Video player, TV
Hall ONE	Rectangular table 30 seats
Hall TWO	Rectangular table 25 seats
Hall ONE+TWO	Rectangular table 45+20 seats
Hall THREE	Rectangular table 20 seats
Hall FOUR - 'Classroom' type	25 seats

Location:  city center.

Accommodation: 80 single rooms, 15 double rooms, 29 suits.

Rooms:   cable TV, telephone, mini-bar and bathroom with a bath-tub or shower.

Dining:  Restaurant 'Vranya', lobby bar, disco bar.