will be held in Sofia April 19-20 under the motto "Tourism - the Profit-Making Industry", the Economy Ministry said. The further development of global tourism, the parameters of the business in Southeastern Europe and Bulgaria' competitive edge in tourism will be among the topics at the event. Sources of financing for the development of tourist infrastructure, the ways to extend the winter tourist season, special forms of tourism, investment in the sector and the impact of new technologies on tourism will also be discussed. Representatives of the European Commission, the World Tourism Organisation, banks, investment funds, hotel chains and tour have been invited to the forum.