What is CITE?
Can small communities transform the face of tourism in Bulgaria?
How can collaboration create unforgettable experiences for travelers?
What draws visitors to certain destinations?
The Community Impact Tourism Exchange (CITE), organized by the America for Bulgaria Foundation, is Bulgaria’s first community-led tourism gathering. The event brings together tourism entrepreneurs, tour operators, travel agencies, local authorities, tourism organizations, storytellers, and travel journalists to explore how communities can shape the future of sustainable tourism.
Over two days, participants engage with inspiring stories, successful case studies, and hands-on workshops designed to empower local tourism initiatives. CITE is more than just an event—it is a platform for collaboration, where ideas turn into action and local economies thrive.
CITE fosters a shared vision for destination development through cooperation. By uniting diverse tourism stakeholders, the event highlights ways to strengthen local economies, increase destination visibility, and create long-term benefits for communities and visitors alike.
Trailer CITE 2025
Program
CITE 2025 presents leading experts, innovative projects, and real-world case studies that showcase new opportunities for Bulgarian tourism.
You can view the program for CITE 2025 below:
Resources
Alex Crevar: From Niche to Norm – The Rise of Community-Based Tourism
Practical Workshop with Alex Crevar
Vladimir Dimitrov, Tour Strandzha: Discovering Strandzha from End to End
Vasil Todev and Antonia Vicheva, Bikearea: First Steps in Nature Exploration
Stefan Bozadzhiev, Lyuba Tours 2007: Presenting Bulgaria on the International Market
Stoyan Stoyanov, Bulgaria’s Culinary Festivals: Local Food as a Bridge Between Traditions and Tourism
Milen Dulev, mayor of Belene: Persina Destination—Nature, History, and Adventure
Iva Taralezhkova, Chair of the Devetaki Plateau Association & Krasimir Djonev, mayor of Letnitsa Municipality: The Vision of the Devetaki Plateau
Boris Begamov, Dunav Ultra: Cycling Adventures through Connected Communities
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