The number of tourists in Zlatograd has increased by some 20 per cent year-on-year, Alexander
Mitoushev of the local Hotel Keepers' Association said.

The hotel keepers report an increase of the flow of holiday makers due to the opening of the Zlatograd-Xanti checkpoint earlier this year.

After spending part of their holidays in the recreation establishments of Zlatograd some of the tourists go to the Greek seaside resorts, the Association said.

Tour operators have already included destinations in neighbourng Greek regions and along the Aegean coast in their offers.

The incoming Greek tourists stay usually for a couple of days, Mitoushev specified.Some even undertake one-day excursions.