Five French tour-operators paid a visit April 13-17 to Macedonia, upon an invitation of the Agency for Support and Promotion of Tourism, reads travel magazine TourMag.com.
Representatives of tour-operators Kuoni, Verdie, Intermedes, Arts et vie and Alest Voyages had the opportunity to witness the novelties of the emerging Balkan destination.
The magazine for professional travel workers says the number of French tourists in Macedonia increased by 14 percent in 2014 compared to the previous year, following an enhanced media campaign in France over the country's tourism offer.
The positive trend is expected to resume in 2015, with low-cost airline WizzAir enlarging the number of Paris Beauvais-Skopje and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg - Ohrid flights.
Figaro Voyag magainze also dedicates an article to Macedonia titled "Five Reasons to Visit Macedonia".
"Ensconced amidst the Balkans, Macedonia is still a destination away from mass tourism. Yet the country has a rich cultural heritage and unspoiled natural areas", reads the article, urging travelers to visit Ohrid, Skopje, Pelister national park, archaeological site Stobi, and monastery St.Jovan Bigorski.
Moreover, specialized web-portal for travel workers "PagTour" also invites travelers to visit Macedonia for a weekend getaway or a discovery tour, including its majestic lakes and natural sanctuaries, the eclectic capital of Skopje, peaceful monasteries, vineyards, and try the exceptional and tasty cuisine.
