Evaluation of brand identity of Bulgaria as a tourist destination

The article reveals in a critical way the current brand identity of tourist destination Bulgaria in terms of its multidimensional aspects. The relevant characteristics of the researched brand identity reflect the compound influence of the destination soft power, destination image and destination brand image. For that reason the paper focuses on the theoretical clarification of the meanings and interrelatedness of the above stated categories in connection with their subsequent empirical evaluations and following issues about the opportunities for enhancement of the brand position of destination Bulgaria on the world tourism market. In order to successfully accomplish this task the authors offer an empirical model through which to express and test their research concept.