Empty Hotels and Visa Delays Hit Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach Resort Before Summer

Sunny Beach, Bulgaria’s largest seaside resort, is heading into the summer season facing significant operational challenges, with many hotels still closed and those already open struggling with severe staff shortages just days before the first expected tourist arrivals. Industry representatives told bTV that the sector continues to be hit by a shrinking season and growing difficulties in recruiting seasonal workers. The lack of both qualified domestic employees and the slow process of hiring staff from abroad are among the main pressures affecting preparations this year. ...