It is 14° in Bansko now. clear sky

seasonal workers

Infographic about foreign workers in Bansko, titled "How they save the tourist season". The picture is divided into four sections: Where they come from (map with countries such as Nepal, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Turkey, etc.), What positions they hold (maids, cooks, maintenance, spa therapists), Living conditions and integration (accommodation, interaction with locals, language learning) and Challenges and the future (Schengen phenomenon, bureaucracy, benefits such as stability and cultural diversity).

Foreign workers in Bansko: Who are they and how do they save the season?

A young waiter in a restaurant in Bansko with Mount Todorka in the background illustrates the problem of lack of staff.

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