1. How would you comment market development of industrial and logistics space in 2016? Bulgaria and Plovdiv in particular are positioned as the preferred location for industrial investors. In the past year the steady trend of maintaining the interest of many companies to the city has continued. Large global manufacturers from different sectors of industry continue to invest and develop new activities in the region. The main driving force of the market are large foreign companies that operate or enter Bulgaria. Traditionally Bulgarian companies are directed to small and medium-sized terrains and warehouses. This is normal because of the volume of their business. The location of industrial projects as well as related infrastructure and availability of labor are essential for business. 2. What are your expectations for 2017? The revival of the economy and industrial production will continue to make Bulgaria a more attractive destination on the map of Europe. But our country must be positioned correctly. In this sense it is good to make targeted campaigns to attract investors. Given what has been said before, it is necessary to focus on staff training, which is emerging as an important factor for companies. 3. How to develop your industrial projects and what lies ahead? One of our key projects is the "Industrial Park Markovo", which is located on the ring road of Plovdiv. Industrial areas are of different sizes and are located on a total area of 158,000 square meters with the possibility of merging and splitting, depending on the requirements of industrial investors. Now we are working on the construction of internal roads in the park, which would make it even more attractive for investors wishing to start their project immediately. Source: The City magazine 

The improving conditions for attracting investors in industrial zones in Bulgaria, and marketing of the advantages of the country as an investment destination were among the topics discussed at the second Annual Conference "Industrial construction and Investments 2017". "Galaxy Investment Group" presented the project "Industrial Park Markovo", located on the ring road of the city of Plovdiv. The project offers excellent conditions for manufacturing, warehousing, commercial and public service activities. The plots are located on a total area of 158,000 sq.m, and the ability to merge and split in a plot depending on the requirements of the prospective investor was particularly highlighted. Particular attention was paid to the extremely convenient and attractive location, near the Trakia highway, Customs Plovdiv, Plovdiv airport and intermodal terminal. There is infrastructure, internal road system is under construction, and the possibility of gasification contributes to greater efficiency in future proceedings. Flexible schemes for developing of the area were also presented, including construction projects in specific terms of reference. The conference participants presented the current projects in the sector and shared the view that the economic zones should offer a comprehensive product and services, facilitating investors.

Convenient location, proximity to major urban thoroughfares, favorable environment and the availability of parking spaces in the immediate vicinity are some of the factors that influence the choice of offices for services. Among the requirements is also the availability of entire rooms or parts thereof on the ground floor for rent, which helps smooth access for customers. Particular attention is paid to the quality of buildings, their management and professional property maintenance. In recent years, offices have become not only a place for work and work meetings, but also a place for informal talks and recreation. Workplace atmosphere impacts the effectiveness of teams, so the attitude towards the surrounding environment is changing. The available places for rest and recreation and amenities within walking distance create a sense of belonging and comfort among employees. The favorable environment is also an important factor for customers who are looking for options to optimize their time. Royal City Business Park is situated in a prime location between two of the main boulevards in Plovdiv - blvd. Dunav and blvd. Pobeda. The complex offers modern facilities for rent located in five two-storey commercial-administrative bodies. The facilities sizes range from 18 square meters to 556 square meters. The business park offers excellent central air conditioning, high-quality glazed windows, fire alarm, individual metering of consumed electricity, sanitation, connection for telephone, curtain walls with large show cases. The availability of parking spaces next to the office and retail space facilitate access for customers and saves time. Convenient location, high-end buildings, the possibilities for parking, favorable environment, green areas and the availability of food courts make the complex a desirable choice for companies from the service sector - bank branches, call-centers, business offices, showrooms of large retail chains, logistics offices, service branches, shops and others. More information about the hiring of office and retail space for rent in Royal City can be found by calling +359 897 555 555.

Completed infrastructure and low operating costs are among the leading factors in the selection of industrial areas. The interest in built and ready for rental areas is growing stronger. One reason is that building a warehouse is an investment that few companies would make. The preferred option is renting spaces in key locations near main roads with infrastructure and facilities, suitable for the business. Among the top locations are areas near Trakia Highway. In response to demand, Galaxy Investment Group offers and leases warehouse space near the city of Plovdiv and Trakia Highway, in the villages Benkovski and Stryama. Warehouse Stryama has a total area of 33 000 sq. m with 31 storage sizes up to 2 500 sq. m and offers the possibility of merging the different stores depending on customer needs. All storerooms have available infrastructure, 260 kW power supply, water, sanitation and professional security. Warehouse Benkovski is located next to the Trakia Highway and 7 km from Plovdiv. The total area is 31 000 sq. m, storerooms are 22 in number and offer the possibility of merging depending on the goals of tenants.  For specific options for renting a warehouse, offers are available upon individual request to Galaxy Investment Group.

Royal Beach Mall Sunny Beach opens for the summer season 2017 with new leading brands. For the tenth consecutive year the shopping center will be among the top destinations for guests of the seaside resort. Proven leading companies have shown interest in the Mall. For the first time in Sunny Beach  an official representative for Nike and Adidas will open in Royal Beach Mall. Among the new additions to the Royal Beach Mall are brands such as Patrizia Pepe, bookstore Viva, apparel and accessories Onyx Fashion, jewelry Marani, cosmetics Rosa Impex and many others. The complex is among the most established shopping venues among foreign tourists. According to the Ministry of Tourism for the period from January to the end of October 2016, Bulgaria was visited by over 7.5 million foreign tourists, which is 15.7% more than the visits in 2015. Studies indicate that Bulgaria was among the preferred destinations for tourists from Romania, Greece, Germany, Russia, Turkey and Macedonia. Among summer resorts Sunny Beach has shown to be visited by foreign tourists the most. Royal Beach Mall is strategically positioned in the center of Sunny Beach, only 50m from the beach. The Mall is part of the luxury five-star hotel Barcelo Royal Beach, owned by Galaxy Investment Group. The complex visitors, besides shopping, can indulge and relax in cozy bars and restaurants, offering tempting dishes and drinks or visit the spa, where they can take advantage of various beauty treatments. A children's entertainment center takes care of the youngest guests. For all customers and retailers Galaxy Investment Group provides various options and flexible solutions to create a favorable environment for developing successful business.

The most modern office building in Plovdiv won the Special award in the category "Public buildings with business functions" in the National competition "Building of the Year 2016". The award was presented by Klimentin Chernev, manager of Alukonigstahl. Konstantin Boyadzhiev, CEO of Galaxy Investment Group, thanked to the architects from Atelier Serafimov, the prime contractors Tehstroy Ltd. and Bibov Co. Ltd., and all who contributed to the project. Office Park Plovdiv was officially opened in October 2016. The building fully meets the requirements for offices of new generation. The companies SiteGround, Bulpros, Easy Consult, Javelin Group and DelaSport have already started working in it. The national competition "Building of the Year 2016" was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works. For the 15th consecutive year the best achievements in the field of investment projects, construction and architecture were awarded. The competition involved 75 buildings and projects spread in 14 categories.