Kordić meets Dimitrov: Direct air link between Montenegro and Bulgaria would open new opportunities for tourism cooperation

Montenegro’s Minister of Tourism Simonida Kordić met with Bulgaria’s Minister of Tourism Ilin Dimitrov to discuss improving bilateral cooperation, establishing direct air connectivity, and implementing joint projects in tourism, education, and the promotion of tourist destinations. During the meeting, held on the sidelines of the Interregional Europe-Asia Forum, it was emphasized that Montenegro and Bulgaria have significant potential to intensify cooperation, particularly through better integration of their tourism markets, the exchange of experience, and stronger involvement of the tourism industries of both countries. Kordić stressed that establishing a direct air route between Montenegro and Bulgaria is a priority, given its importance for increasing tourist traffic, improving destination accessibility, and creating conditions for developing new forms of cooperation. Dimitrov expressed readiness to support joint initiatives, highlighting the importance of regional connectivity and coordinated action by Balkan countries amid dynamic changes in the tourism market. He praised Montenegro’s commitment to improving its tourism offering and developing the sector, emphasizing that Bulgaria remains open to various cooperation models and the implementation of concrete joint activities. Particular attention was paid to opportunities for directly connecting tourism organizations, agencies, and tour operators from the two countries, including organizing business meetings and considering the signing of a memorandum of cooperation, which would create additional conditions for developing joint tourism products and increasing visitor numbers.