List of Publications

Books and Book Chapters:

[1] Dimitrova, M. (2023), Heritage- and Culture-based Experiential Tourism, WASP

[2] Dimitrova, M. (2023), Social Entrepreneurship in the Creative Industries, WASP

[3] Dimitrova, M. (2023), Learning, Mentoring and Peer-Coaching in the Creative Sector, WASP

[4] Dimitrova, M. (2023), Sustainable Hospitality, WASP

[5] Dimitrova, M. (2023), Climate-Smart Agriculture, WASP

[6] Dimitrova, M. (2023), Traditional Food Products in Bulgaria, WASP

[7] Dimitrova, M. (2023), Managing Stress in the Hospitality Industry, WASP

[8] Dimitrova, M. (2018), Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (in Bulgarian), Matador 74

[9] Dimitrova, M., Yoveva I. (2014), Food festivals as purpose-created tourism attractions and their impact on destination branding in "Food and wine events in Europe - a stakeholder approach", Routledge

[10] Dimitrova, M. , Ivanov S., (2013), Managing tourism in Bulgaria, between mission impossible and new hope Chapter 7, Section 2 in “European tourism planning and organization system” Channel View Publications

[11] Dimitrova, M. (2005),Congress Destination Competitiveness in Competitive Strategies in Tourism, Tracia-M

[12] Dimitrova, M. (2005),Conference Tourism in Strategic Choices in Tourism, Tracia-M

[13] Dimitrova, M., Hristova, L. (2004), Non-Traditional Tourism, Avangard Prima

Dissertations:

[14] Dimitrova, M. (2024), Innovative and Traditional Approaches for Personal Finance Management, Master Thesis, Varna Free University (in Bulgarian)

[15] Dimitrova M. (2010), Opportunities for improving congress tourism competitiveness, doctoral dissertation, PhD awarded with Protocol № 9 from 18.05.10 by Bulgarian Superior Academic Council (in Bulgarian)

[16] Dimitrova M. (2010), Opportunities for improving congress tourism competitiveness, doctoral dissertation (abstract), EJTR Volume 3, Issue 2

Articles and Conference reports:

[17] Dimitrova, M. (2024), Innovative and Traditional Methods for Personal Finance Management, Global World Economic Transformations, Conference Proceedings, Varna Free University

[18] Dimitrova, M, Belev B. (2021), Analysis of the conditions for river cruise tourism in the Bulgarian section of Danube river, Yearbook of Varna University of Management, Vol. VIII

[19] Dimitrova, M. (2020) Innovations for Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality (2020), Yearbook of Varna University of Management, Vol. XIII, Bulgarian Science Academy

[20] Dimitrova, M. (2020), Social Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Jubilee International Science Conference “Tourism Beyond Expectations”, UNWE

[21] Dimitrova, M. (2018), Combining Mentorship and Action based learning. The case of French Camp Academy, USA, Journal of Pedagogy and Educational Management 2, pp. 125-138

[22] Dimitrova, M. (2017), Social entrepreneurship: Conceptual framework, development and implementation of social product and assessment of social impact, XIII International Scientific Conference “The Modern Science, Business and Education, VUM

[23] Dimitrova, M, Yoveva I. (2017), Social corporate responsibility and its role in creating added value, XIII International Scientific Conference “The Modern Science, Business and Education, VUM

[24] Dimitrova, M. (2014), Marketing and management of culinary festivals as tourist attractions and their impact on the tourism development in the rural regions, Bulgarian Science Academy

[25] Dimitrova, M. (2014), Homeschooling as a factor for creation and management of the social capital, Yearbook of International University College, Tenth international conference “Educational management, effective practices”

[26] Dimitrova, M. (2013), Pros and cons the homeschooling as an alternative to the institution-based education, Yearbook of the International University College, Fourth international scientific conference of young researchers

[27] Dimitrova, M. (2012), University students’ attitudes and intentions towards entrepreneurial education, Yearbook of International University College, Volume V, Issue 1, ISSN 1312-6539, 2012

[28] Dimitrova, M., Ivanov S. (2012), Entrepreneurship education in tourism from the students’ graduation project perspective. The case of IUC, Bulgaria, Yearbook of IUC, Volume V, Issue 1, ISSN 1312-6539, 2012

[29] Dimitrova, M. (2012), Comparative analysis of British and Bulgarian education in entrepreneurship. Case study of Cardiff Metropolitan UK and Varna University of Management, Yearbook of IUC, Volume V, Issue 1, ISSN 1312-6539, (in Bulgarian)

[30] Dimitrova, M. (2011), Students’ involvement in destination planning, the case of Dobrudzha region, Avangard Prima

[31] Dimitrova, M., Ivanov S. (2011), Analysis of college students’ graduation projects, Insights, Utenos kolegija, ISSN 2019-1639,

[32] Dimitrova, M. (2011), Students involvement in live business projects – challenges and opportunities, Insights, Utenos kolegija, ISSN 2019-1639,

[33] Dimitrova, M. (2011), Students’ involvement in real business projects, IUC experience, Linking business with education conference

[34] Dimitrova, M. (2010), Teaching Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality Undergraduates, Management of Innovation Conference, IUC

Handbooks, Tutorials and Training materials:

[35] Youth Social Entrepreneurs’ Peer-Coaching Session Guide, WASP 2023

[36] The Youth Social Entrepreneur’s Handbook, WASP 2023

[37] Handbook for Company Tutors, PADAWAN Project, 2019

[38] Stress Management, Transversal Training Module, PADAWAN Project, 2019

[39] Sustainability in Tourism Enterprises,, HELIX Project, 2018

[40] Sports for Enduring Social Impact – Compendium of Good Practices in Youth and Development Work, SCORE Project, 2017

[41] Social Entrepreneurship and Innovations in Sports, Handbook, SCORE Project, 2017

[42] Guest Relations in Hospitality and Tourism, INO-TUR Project, 2010

Book reviews:

[43] Dimitrova, M. (2012), Robert, L. France, Veniceland Atlantis the bleak future of the world’s favorite city, Libri Publishing, 2011, EJTR, Volume 5, Issue 2

[44] Dimitrova, M. (2011), Baggio, R., J. Klobbas (2011) Quantitative methods in tourism:A Handbook. Aspects of Tourism Series. Channel View Publications

[45] Dimitrova, M. (2011), Pechlaner, H., D.Abfalter, S. Lange (eds.)(2009) Culture and creativity as location factors – Looking beyond metropolitan areas. Innsbruck University Press, ISBN 978-3-902719-30-0, EJTR Volume 4, Issue 1

[46] Dimitrova, M. (2010), Tazim Jamal and Mike Robinson (2009), Handbook of tourism studies, SAGE Publications. ISBN 978-1-4129-2397, EJTR Volume 3, Issue 1

[47] Dimitrova, M. (2010), Kevin Hannam and Dan Knox (2010). Understanding tourism: A critical introduction. SAGE Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-1-4129-2277-7, EJTR Volume 3

Other published papers:

[48] Regional Action Plan for Encouraging SME’s competitiveness in hospitality via improving sustainability, HELIX, 2017

[49] Research on tourists’ attitudes towards sustainable tourism (2021), Project CB005.2.23.030, “Public awareness initiatives for sustainable use of parts and forests”, Interreg-IPA CBC Bulgaria-Turkey, 2014-2020

[50] Opportunities for increasing the competitiveness of conference tourism, article in Kongress magazine, 2011

[51] Conference tourism in Bulgaria, article in Hotel and Restaurant Magazine 2007 ( in Bulgarian)

[52] Choosing a hotel: the key to the successful event, article in Hotel and Restaurant Magazine 2007 (in Bulgarian)

[53] Travel as a prize, article in Hotel and Restaurant Magazine 2007 (in Bulgarian)

[54] Event Planning, article in Hotel and Restaurant Magazine 2005 (in Bulgarian)

[55] The conference business, article in Hotel and Restaurant Magazine 2005 (in Bulgarian)

[56] Hotels and conference tourism, article in Hotel and Restaurant Magazine 2004 (in Bulgarian)

[57] Incentive travel, article in Hotel and Restaurant Magazine 2007 (in Bulgarian)

[58] Cultural tourism, the heritage from the generations, article in Hotel and Restaurant Magazine 2004 (in Bulgarian)