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  CHALLENGES TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

  The technical and economic paradigm of the information age since the beginning of the 21st century has led to new structures and processes in the international business in the European Union. In the economic sense, this is a prerequisite for deepening the division of labour, increasing its productivity and expanding the sphere of the use of ... The technical and economic paradigm of the information age since the beginning of the 21st century has led to new structures and processes in the international business in the European Union. In the economic sense, this is a prerequisite for deepening the division of labour, increasing its productivity and expanding the sphere of the use of capital. The consequences for the European Union concern all the enterprises on the path to internationalization. We believe that the challenges to them are related to the changes imposed by modern information and communication technologies and the realities of the new millennium. The purpose of this paper is to present the trends and the challenges in areas important for the international development of companies in the European Union that are affected by the modern changes, namely: energy as the basis for the development of the industries that have directed their efforts abroad; international investment as an important factor for a country's prosperity and an increase in exports and the labour market, providing the necessary human resources for the success of internationalizing business organizations. This purpose should be achieved by solving the research tasks related to revealing the latest theoretical formulations on the subject under consideration and highlighting the trends in the studied areas. The main research thesis is that the knowledge gained in the study of the fields important for the international development of the European Union companies: energy; foreign direct investment and the labour market can be seen as a technical, economic, managerial and, above all, strategic instrument aimed at maintaining and enhancing the national and international competitiveness of international business organizations and the achievement of economic growth in each member-state and the whole Union. As a result of the research, we have come to the conclusion that changes require action in order to adapt to the dynamics caused by a number of factors: technological, economic, political, socio-demographic and psychological factors. Using all provided opportunities can foster the prosperity of businesses abroad, economies of the countries and the industry of the European Union as a whole.

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  SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE BULGARIAN DANUBE REGION – TRENDS AND PROSPECTS

  The aim of this research paper is to examine and analyse the trends and prospects in the socio-economic development of the Bulgarian Danube region in the period between 2010 and 2017. The thesis of the paper is that, because of the changes that the socio-economic development of the Bulgarian Danube region has undergone, there are clear trends and ... The aim of this research paper is to examine and analyse the trends and prospects in the socio-economic development of the Bulgarian Danube region in the period between 2010 and 2017. The thesis of the paper is that, because of the changes that the socio-economic development of the Bulgarian Danube region has undergone, there are clear trends and considerable potential for progress. The objectives of the research are: 1. To examine the economic development of the districts in the Bulgarian Danube region. 2. To identify major demographic issues in the Bulgarian Danube region. 3. To assess the labour market in the districts in the Bulgarian Danube region. 4. To analyse the social development in the districts in the Bulgarian Danube region. 5. To study the level of poverty in the Bulgarian Danube region, its current condition and trends in its development. The main conclusion of the practical research we have conducted is that unfavourable trends in the demographic development of the administrative districts in the Bulgarian Danube region, increasing unemployment and reducing the average wage in the sectors of the social sphere are the result of both the natural population mobility and migration processes and the economic situation in the country. The poverty level in the region is close to the average poverty level for the country, yet, the specific features and the dynamics of its development require a differentiated approach in order to cut poverty and boost economic security at a regional level.

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  MODERN DIMENSIONS OF THE MANAGEMENT OF TOURIST DESTINATION BULGARIA

  The development of tourism is related to the need to manage tourist destinations. Tourist business faces issues related to establishing tourists' preferences and identifying their motives. The solutions are related to the consumer behaviour and preferences of the tourists, the resources of the region, the attractiveness of the area, the offered ... The development of tourism is related to the need to manage tourist destinations. Tourist business faces issues related to establishing tourists' preferences and identifying their motives. The solutions are related to the consumer behaviour and preferences of the tourists, the resources of the region, the attractiveness of the area, the offered complex product and the organisational precision. The objective of the research is to study empirically the state of tourist destination Bulgaria. Then, based on the results of this research, the authors focus on outlining the existing problems and the complex of strategic management decisions related to the possible prospects for sustainable development of Bulgaria and its establishment as a year-round tourist destination with many natural and anthropogenic features suitable for the development of different types of tourism. The tasks assigned by the authors include: highlighting the features of the tourist destination and its management; revealing the impact of tourism policy on the development of the tourist destination; assessing the state of tourist destination Bulgaria through the prism of tourists and experts from district/municipal administrations and local tourism organisations; formulating proposals to solve the problems concerning the destination through adequate management. A survey questionnaire was administered to collect data from the tourists in the administrative districts of Dobrich, Bourgas, V. Tarnovo, Gabrovo, Plovdiv and Pazardzhik. Representatives of the regional and municipal administrations and associations working on the problems of tourism on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria were also interviewed.