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Velislava Velkova: I believe that every journey should bring pleasure, peace, and inspirationе

Mrs. Velkova, why did you choose the challenge of tourism – such a competitive business?

– Traveling has always been a part of my life – both for work and for pleasure. I completed my higher education in the field of tourism because I believed, and still believe, that this is something that brings me true satisfaction. Over time, I gained experience – both as a traveler and as an organizer.

Tourism gives me the opportunity to meet different people, to learn new things every day, and to help others live through beautiful and unforgettable moments.

What is the niche in which you plan to position your agency?

– As a tour operator, we have built and continue to build strong and long-term partnerships with global resorts and leisure centers. Currently, our main focus is on developing package offers that are not available locally – with authentic guesthouses, combined with experiences that highlight the beauty of Bulgarian nature, traditions, and hospitality.

This is a project we will carry out in cooperation with the Golyamo Vranovo Pig Farming Complex, and we will be united under the brand Black Angel.

What is the profile of your future clients, which will determine your target audience?

– All our clients share something in common – a desire to travel and trust in us. With the Black Angel project, we will target both families and groups of friends.

They say a person is as big as their dreams. How big are yours?

– I believe that dreams should have no limits. Mine are not so much about scale, but about a sense of meaning. Sometimes, it’s simply about doing something with heart. I dream that what I do continues to inspire me most of all – and helps me keep growing as a person, as a woman, and as a professional.

Let’s recall:

Last year, at the end of October, a unique “duel” was held between wines from the famous Rioja region and the emblematic Bulgarian winery Katarzyna Estate.

The event was initiated, brilliantly organized, and carried out by the Bulgarian Ambassador to Spain, Alexey Andreev, and the President of the Rioja Center of Madrid – José Antonio Rupérez Caño, with the exceptional support of the website exporter.bg.

After the comments of the four leading sommeliers and four top Spanish wine journalists – specially invited by the hosts – it became clear that the big winners of this remarkable evening at the Rioja Residence in Madrid were Óscar Tobía Blanco Reserva 2017 from Rioja and Encore Syrah 2021 from Katarzyna Estate. The opinion of the professionals coincided with that of the elite audience, who highly appreciated all the wines presented.

The nine wines were paired with Bulgarian and Riojan products – on the Bulgarian side by Golyamo Vranovo Invest Pig Farming Complex, and on the Spanish side by Despensa Pisón, a company based in Ezcaray.

Guests of the evening tasted sausages and pork from the “Black Angel” breed of Golyamo Vranovo, while from Rioja they enjoyed chorizo, salchichón, morcilla, and empanada. Thus, the unique wine experience also became a culinary one.

The Spanish guests were fascinated by the exceptional meat of the Black Angel breed. According to top European experts, especially from Germany, its quality rivals that of the Iberico, from which the famous jamón is produced. Most of the elite guests shared this opinion, and the President of the Rioja Residence in Madrid personally told Vihren Dimitrov, CEO of Golyamo Vranovo Invest, that he wished to establish trade contacts to introduce Black Angel in Spain.

(More about the Black Angel project under the Fixmar Travel brand, in partnership with Golyamo Vranovo Invest, will be published in the next article – Ed.)

Dimitar Dzhenev