Slavi Petrov Dimitrov

Prof. Slavi Dimitrov is a full professor at the University of Veliko Tarnovo, specializing in Regional Geography and Tourism Studies. His research explores geographic and tourism dynamics in the Balkans, Iberian Peninsula, and Eastern Europe, with a focus on religious tourism, wine tourism, and cross-border cooperation.

• Key Projects: Participated in EU-funded initiatives on Danube cross-border risk management, sustainable tourism development in the Balkans, and 3D digital tourism product innovation.
• Publications: Authored 20+ papers and books on topics like European cultural corridors, post-pandemic tourism recovery, and geopolitical aspects of regional development.
• Collaborations: Worked with institutions in Romania, Portugal, Spain, and North Macedonia on tourism policy and regional planning.

Academic Leadership: Involved in organizing international conferences such as the International Summer Seminar in Bulgarian Language and Culture and mentoring tourism education programs.