Within the territory of Dobrich is running the project "Cross-border business center for tourism development and construction of Agro and Fish Market" program CBC Romania-Bulgaria 2007-2013 with leading partner Municipality Navodari, Romania and Bulgarian partner non-profit organization European institute for cultural tourism "EUREKA" Dobrich.
The purpose of the project is to promote business cooperation in tourism and the fishing industry between the two border regions - Navodari and Balchik. To achieve this objective EUREKA Association organized a meeting for exchange of experience between the Romanian and Bulgarian representatives of tourist business from the municipality of Balchik and the Municipality Navodari that support the process of business cooperation in the border region.
The event was executed on 24 and 25 April 2014 in Balchik, Hotel Regina Maria Spa. The agenda included a visit to the most popular tourist attractions of Balchik and sharing of best practices.
At the meeting was provided a presentation on the latest trends of the tourism market, the profile of tourists in the 21st century and enhance the competitiveness of tourism enterprises in the border region.
Twenty-five participants from Bulgaria and Romania visited historical and regional attractions such as the Palace and Botanical Garden in Balchik Regina Maria, Tekke in Obrochiste and complex in Druzhba Bay Garden of Kranevo.
The project duration is 15 months (30.03.2013 - 06.29.2014) with a total value € 1 469 161,14, with 84.82 percent of the funds provided by the European Regional Development Fund, 13% national co-financing and 2.18% personal contribution of the project partners.