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GOVERNMENT EXPECTS 10% GROWTH IN TOURIST INFLOW NEXT YEAR
19:22, 23 December, 2013
YEREVAN, DECEMBER 23, ARMENPRESS. "Services to tourism support"
program 2014 envisages to provide 10 percent increase in the flow of
tourism to Armenia. The program will be introduced at the session of
the Government of the Republic of Armenia on December 26.
According to the the substantiation of the program, it corresponds to
the conceptual goals and objectives of the state policy, is directed
to the diversification of the result of the Armenian tourism,
the development of tourism in the communities, prolongation of the
tourist season, strengthening and increase in the competitiveness of
the Armenian tourism result in the international market.
"Armenpress" reports that this program envisages promoting the
preservation of the growth rate of tourism visits to Armenia (around
10 percent).
Tourism in Armenia has been a key sector to the Armenian economy since
the 1990s as half a million people visit the country every year,
mostly ethnic Armenians from the Diaspora. The Armenian Ministry
of Economy reports that most of the tourists come from the CIS,
particularly Russia and Georgia, EU states, Iran and the US.
Although there is a shortage of resources, Armenia has been investing
in new hotels to increase tourism. Outdoor activities and scenery
seem to be the primary attractions. Lake Sevan, the world's largest
mountain lake, is a popular summer tourist spot. The Tsakhkadzor ski
resort is open for skiing in the winter and hiking and picnicking the
rest of the year. Mt. Ararat, the traditional site of the landing of
Noah's Ark, is located in Turkey. Yerevan, Armenia's capital, also
boasts opera, theaters and other cultural attractions. The casinos
in Argavand are also popular with tourists.
Tourism has been growing gradually in Armenia since 2000. The Republic
of Armenia Ministry of Economy declared that 575,281 tourists visited
Armenia in 2009, 3% more than the estimated index for 2008, and 5%
growth was predicted for 2010 as the world economy stabilizes. In 2011,
Armenia is expecting to receive 800,00 tourist, which is 13% better
than last year. Armenia attracts people with its sense of adventure
and history. Many new hotels including a Hilton, InterContinental,and
Kempinski are set to be built in the capital city, Yerevan as well
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/744773/government-expects-10-growth-in-tourist-inflow-next-year.html
19:22, 23 December, 2013
YEREVAN, DECEMBER 23, ARMENPRESS. "Services to tourism support"
program 2014 envisages to provide 10 percent increase in the flow of
tourism to Armenia. The program will be introduced at the session of
the Government of the Republic of Armenia on December 26.
According to the the substantiation of the program, it corresponds to
the conceptual goals and objectives of the state policy, is directed
to the diversification of the result of the Armenian tourism,
the development of tourism in the communities, prolongation of the
tourist season, strengthening and increase in the competitiveness of
the Armenian tourism result in the international market.
"Armenpress" reports that this program envisages promoting the
preservation of the growth rate of tourism visits to Armenia (around
10 percent).
Tourism in Armenia has been a key sector to the Armenian economy since
the 1990s as half a million people visit the country every year,
mostly ethnic Armenians from the Diaspora. The Armenian Ministry
of Economy reports that most of the tourists come from the CIS,
particularly Russia and Georgia, EU states, Iran and the US.
Although there is a shortage of resources, Armenia has been investing
in new hotels to increase tourism. Outdoor activities and scenery
seem to be the primary attractions. Lake Sevan, the world's largest
mountain lake, is a popular summer tourist spot. The Tsakhkadzor ski
resort is open for skiing in the winter and hiking and picnicking the
rest of the year. Mt. Ararat, the traditional site of the landing of
Noah's Ark, is located in Turkey. Yerevan, Armenia's capital, also
boasts opera, theaters and other cultural attractions. The casinos
in Argavand are also popular with tourists.
Tourism has been growing gradually in Armenia since 2000. The Republic
of Armenia Ministry of Economy declared that 575,281 tourists visited
Armenia in 2009, 3% more than the estimated index for 2008, and 5%
growth was predicted for 2010 as the world economy stabilizes. In 2011,
Armenia is expecting to receive 800,00 tourist, which is 13% better
than last year. Armenia attracts people with its sense of adventure
and history. Many new hotels including a Hilton, InterContinental,and
Kempinski are set to be built in the capital city, Yerevan as well
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/744773/government-expects-10-growth-in-tourist-inflow-next-year.html