Sofia hosted the second International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes on 15 and 16 November.
In the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage and the EU-China Tourism Year, the congress explored how tourism along historic routes can help to safeguard and promote tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
“Historic routes can play a major role in revealing the unique history, culture and natural assets of territories along them, becoming a powerful promotional tool and a unique instrument to increase tourism competitiveness for many destinations”, said UNWTO Deputy Secretary-General Jaime Cabal opening the event.
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