Temple of Poseidon, Athens, Greece. Photo: Shutterstock The "Horizon 2030" forum sets the future of tourism among Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece.
On February 22, 2025, the fourth international forum "Horizon 2030" took place in Burgas, focusing on strengthening tourism cooperation between Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece.
The forum hosted representatives from the public and business sectors, who discussed ways to improve accessibility for tourists and create advanced transportation links between the countries.
Burgas. Photo: ShutterstockSuggestions included: expanding land and sea transportation routes, promoting joint ventures to strengthen connectivity between key ports, and enhancing the tourist experience through economic and regional cooperation. Participants emphasized the need for investment in infrastructure while adhering to sustainability principles and environmental protection.
Topkapi Palace, Turkey. Photo: ShutterstockThe forum also presented opportunities for innovative cooperation in digital tourism marketing, preservation of historical sites, and development of cross-border tourism routes, allowing tourists to enjoy customized vacation packages including visits to all three countries.