5. The Value of the Black Sea Destinations
• The Black Sea Destinations attracted over 94
million international tourists in 2012 that
represents 18% of the whole European tourism
• Turkey is today the number 6 in the ranking of top
10 inbound tourism destinations
• The Russian Federation entered the top 10 at
number 9, climbing three positions
6. The Value of the Black Sea Destinations
• The successful Euro 2012 has considerably
ensured the growth of inbound tourism volume in
Ukraine
• Both Bulgaria and Romania showed positive
balance in terms of international tourist arrivals
• Georgia, the small tourism destination, was the
most fastest growing one in 2012 in Central and
Eastern Europe with 36% growth
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MICE Tourism – Key Trends in the Black
Sea City Destinations
Improved accessibility
The role of Convention Bureaus
Increased accommodation capacities and overnight stays
New brand hotels
Upcoming mega events
Membership in international associations
8. MICE Tourism – Key Trends in the Black
Sea Coastal Destinations
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Heavy investment in hard infrastructure
Improved accessibility
Increased number of brand and luxury hotels
Increased number of conference facilities
9. MICE Tourism – Key Trends in the Black
Sea Coastal Destinations
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New product development
International cultural and sporting events
Positioning strategies and marketing campaigns
Extended seasonality