Convention tourism in focus at "Bulgaria-Dream Area" conference

The fifth edition of Bulgaria's major tourism forum "Bulgaria - Dream Area"  (http://bulgariantourism.com ) will analyse the country's potential as a regional convention centre.

The conference, which will take place on January 6-7, 2006 at the Radisson SAS hotel, will bring together heads of European convention bureaus, state representatives and tourism experts.

Organized in partnership with the Bulgarian Convention and Visitors Bureau (BCVB), it aims to explore the interaction between convention tourism and economy, how international tour operators and carriers help develop the region and what attracts foreign investors to Bulgaria.

"Bulgaria deserves to be promoted as a convention centre as it has the potential to be among the best in Europe," said Maxim Behar, CEO of PR leader M3 Communications Group, Inc. and publisher of Sofia News Agency. Maxim Behar is organizer of the annual conference together with former Governor of Nevada and long-term friend of Bulgaria Bob Miller.

The organizers are convinced that Bulgaria's improved facilities and hotels, great affordability and accessibility are gaining popularity amongst business travellers around the world.