Almost half the hotels in Bansko closed doors for the summer season. The municipality received notification letters that ten hotel do not work from 1 May to 1 August. At least so will put the lock without formally notify the local authority.

"in the summer and hoteliers have reduced the loss if they work. Closed, because most owners have objects at sea, "said Mayor Alexander Kravarov at the opening of the summer tourist season. According to the Olympic bronze medalist Irina Nikulchina biathlon, which is chairman of the Tourist Association Bansko in winter hoteliers have reported an average 60% employment on the basis of data which the municipality is 14 197 beds. In the summer expect the employment rate is 30, added Nikulchina.

"We need to stop with the speculation that Bansko is an expensive resort. Yes, there are sites for wealthy guests, but there are prices for the average Bulgarian. Family hotels Accommodation in soil from 15 leva and reach 50 leva in four. And so is years, "said Yanka RAHOV, Chairman of the tourist business.

If realized until last year issued permits for construction, based in Bansko will reach 23 thousand beds, the mayor said. He admitted that construction is due to the crisis, which will be completed and will be suspended for years to come, while others may be overthrown.

"The crisis is hitting us, investors and reduce the need to say openly. Last year in construction in Bansko had over 10 thousand workers are now no more than 2000," added Kravarov. For the first time this summer will work cabin lift. It will starts at 8 pm in the morning and download the tourists back to town at 16 pm