The implemented activities under the project have had a significant effect on the process of transforming Burgas into attractive and sought tourist destination. St. Anastasia Island has extremely interesting history and attracts people with its unique nature.Some effects of the project implementation:
• Affirmation of Burgas and St. Anastasia island as attractive and competitive tourist destination of national and regional importance;
• Development of cultural, historical and natural values of Burgas and St. Anastasia island with innovative and non-traditional approaches for developing anthropogenic resources, modernization of infrastructure, effective marketing and advertising of the tourist product;
• Diversification of the tourist products and services and promotion of the development of specific type of “alternative” and sustainable cultural tourism;
• Conservation, interpretation and sustainable management of the cultural, historical and natural heritage of Burgas region;
• Creation of new jobs, consisting of temporary and permanent employment;
• Increased awareness of the population and guests of Burgas regarding the offered tourist services and products;
• Positive image of the destination and the tourist product both among the population of the city and the region as well as among main stakeholders of the tourism market;
• Heritage interpretation through Implementation of innovative techniques for presentation and information service of the tourist attraction.
