After the renovation, Hilton Sofia provides an exceptional experience and a special journey in a world where nature merges with modern design. The renovation of the iconic for the capital Sofia building goes through reshaping the volumes to enriching the park environment to create a beautiful transformation based on the motto "Park in the hotel and hotel in the park". Located in the center of Sofia, Hilton Sofia is surrounded by the South Park and offers a stunning view of Vitosha mountain, allowing nature to merge with the hotel. In the main architectural appearance and in the context of the existing building, three new annexes have been added, expanding the area of the restaurant and lobby bar, adding a new Vihren conference hall on the ground floor and a beautiful Musala ballroom with a unique 270-degree view of the South Park. The symmetry in the building facing Bulgaria Boulevard is complemented by a completely new Executive Lounge. "We focused on creating and implementing sophisticated and luxurious interior design. In the process of creating the ideas and details, we promptly worked thoroughly on the selection of the most suitable materials, elements, and solutions for its implementation," commented Konstantin Boyadzhiev, CEO of Galaxy Investment Group. For the first time in Europe at the Hilton Sofia, the global chain is opening two of its newest brands, OXBO and Regale. The concept of the OXBO restaurant is inspired by the traditions of local agriculture, respect for the land and love for nature. The Regale Bar, located on the ground level, contains elements of the hotel's overall interior design. It is a new place for business meetings or spending free time in a comfortable and relaxed environment. In the opposite part of the building, symmetrically located the exclusive Executive Lounge for hotel guests, where they can enjoy VIP services and amenities in a pleasant environment. All hotel rooms and common areas have undergone a complete renovation, providing maximum comfort to guests. Thus, after the renovation, the Hilton Sofia hotel has 259 rooms, including two Premium and one Presidential suite on the top floor, with views of the park and the city. They meet the latest trends of the brand and the highest global standards. Hilton Sofia is the first hotel of the Hilton brand in Europe to present its newest concept Arcadia Meetings. The hotel has 13 latest generation halls, smart and flexible spaces with an idyllic design, in which business, social and personal events can be held. The hotel can offer halls with various capacities according to the requirements of the events. Hilton Sofia limits the harmful impact on the environment by offering Carbon Neutral Meetings or meetings and events free of harmful emissions. Hilton Sofia is the new inspiring leader of the capital's 5-star scene. A unique combination of luxurious surroundings, remarkable spaces, nature, and excellent service that creates the perfect atmosphere for unforgettable experiences and high standards. Learn more about the hotel's renovation in the latest issue of The City magazine:  https://issuu.com/tcmgbg/docs/gradat_02_2024  

Galaxy Investment Group broke ground on Royal Garden residential park, phase 3. This is the final phase of the project, which over the last years has been recognized as one of the most prestigious and preferred residential parks in the city of Plovdiv, in the luxury residential segment. Royal Garden is located in the "Recreation and Culture" district, the greenest part of the city of Plovdiv. The location offers a wonderful park environment and numerous amenities nearby, including Mall Plovdiv, the Rowing Canal, large grocery stores, sports and recreation areas, schools and kindergartens. Royal Garden offers the ultimate living experience in a peaceful and protected environment surrounded by landscaped parks and lush greenery. The spacious apartments, distinctive architecture, designer common areas and construction with the highest-class materials have made it a symbol of a refined lifestyle filled with amenities. Expect more details about the project soon.

The company won the grand prize in the category "Investments and Growth" during the annual awards of Economy magazine and KRIB. The valuable distinction was awarded to Konstantin Boyadzhiev, the CEO of Galaxy Investment Group, personally by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Bogdan Bogdanov. Ministers, mayors, leading owners, and managers of companies that were honored for their contribution to the development of the Bulgarian economy this year attended the glamorous ceremony in the capital's "John Atanasov" hall. "Today's award is another recognition of the results achieved by the entire team of Galaxy Investment Group, which raised the company to the leadership positions in the real estate and new technologies’ sector. Such awards motivate us to continue in this direction and once again prove that constant investments in knowledge and innovation move us in the right direction to achieve sustainable business development and create the modern lifestyle", said Konstantin Boyadzhiev during the ceremony. "In line with our pursuit of smart and sustainable economic growth, for over 20 years we have been successfully building and developing distinctive projects that are a starting point for the highest international standards. Along with five-star hotels, first-class office buildings and residential complexes, industrial properties, and retail parks, today Galaxy Investment Group is also the basis of the most large-scale and successfully implemented project for the production of solar energy in Bulgaria," he added. For 33 years now, "Mr. and Mrs. Economy" has been honoring Bulgarian entrepreneurs, managers, economists, and financiers who have contributed to the high success and development of the Bulgarian economy. The symbol of the competition is the statuette "The Fisherman and the Golden Fish" by maestro Stavri Kalinov, whom we lost earlier this year, and to whom the guests of the ceremony paid special tribute. Image source: Economy magazine

The event of the National Real Estate Association’s (NREA) members was held on October 3, 2023 in Office Park Plovdiv. NREA is the representative professional organization of companies operating in the real estate segment in Bulgaria, with proven international authority and publicly imposed activity. The discussion brought together leading agencies in the field from all over the country. Galaxy Investment Group hosted the event and presented to the audience part of its investment portfolio including residential, office, commercial projects, and industrial areas, honored with prestigious awards. Latest topics related to real estate market trends, mortgage lending and construction of new buildings were discussed during the event. Valuable experience was exchanged between NREA’s members and leading guest experts.      

The leading Residential Forum 2023 with a focus on trends in the planning and realization of modern residential projects took place on the 8th of June 2023 in Sofia. The event brought together leading investors, institutions, consultants, and experts. Emphasis was placed on the urban planning features, the market environment and trends in the design and implementation of quality residential projects as well as the solutions, innovations and technologies that create value for the sector. Konstantin Boyadzhiev, CEO of Galaxy Investment Group, participated in the discussion panel „Market 2023: Market environment, liquidity, financing, demand and supply “. Among the leading topics in the discussion were the inflationary effect along with the supply chain and the labor market, projects quality which is a key factor for the selection of a property, the trends in demand, pricing, and macro factors shaping the current market environment. „Our company invests in and develops projects in various segments of real estate – five star hotels, industrial properties, offices, retail and residential projects. Currently the residential segment is the most active and I believe it will continue its dynamic development. The challenge for the housing market today is to satisfy the requirements of customers who are becoming more and more demanding in terms of the quality of the projects and buildings, as well as in terms of the neighborhood environment, good infrastructure, availability of kindergartens and schools, leisure spaces and sports facilities in the area". Konstantin Boyadzhiev shared his expectations that housing prices in Plovdiv and Sofia will rise. He also commented that future investments should be realized in the context of turning them into a unique destination that will offer a contemporary way of living among a wide range of amenities. According to him, when the investor has managed to plan properly and satisfy the future requirements of the customers, the projects will be successful. For the first time, the forum was held in association with Rеѕidеntіаl Expo 2023.

InterContinental ’s luxury restaurant - ADOR is this year's winner of the "Bulgarian Tourist Awards". The restaurant was honored at the Fifth edition of the Awards, which determine the best achievements in the field of hospitality, catering and management. The ceremony was held at the National Palace of Culture and the winners were announced by different politicians such as: the Minister of Tourism - Ilin Dimitrov, the Mayor of Sofia - Yordanka Fandakova and Ludmil Pelov, director of the municipal enterprise Tourism. An international jury determined ADOR as winner in its category, which, apart from one of the most interesting concepts among the establishments in Bulgaria, adds an exclusive experience through its exclusive author's cuisine, unique interior design and five-star level of service. The special award was presented to Zhivko Ivanov, Asset Management Director of Galaxy Investment Group. Inspired by its iconic location, ADOR has become the place that everyone wants to visit and inspires new encounters and unique sensations, especially with its unique view of the Narodno Sabranie square and the St. Alexander Nevsky temple-monument.