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Tourists visiting Armenia admire nature, people, cuisine and music
19:43 - 23.06.13
Tourists visiting Armenia particularly admire the country's nature,
Ruben Grigoryan, Executive Director of the Rumea tempting trips club,
told Tert.am.
Armenia's sights are something natural for the local population, but
they are something special for tourists, he added.
`People admire each feature of our nature. But they are surprised at
the way we are treating our nature and environment. They cannot
comprehend this,' Grigoryan said.
Tourists also like Armenian cuisine. This being so, Armenian
restaurants should show a more serious attitude to the national
cuisine as well as to services, well-trained waiters capable of giving
professional advice.
`Tourists visiting Armenia often admire Armenians, their hospitality
and consideration. They admire our national music as they are hardly
acquainted with it,' Grigoryan said.
Speaking of Armenia's capital, Yerevan, he said that in very few
capitals people can safely stroll until late at night, and tourists
appreciate it.
As regards travel agencies and investments in tourism development,
Grigoryan said that the industry requires permanent investments,
without producing immediate results.
`Our tour operators are making large-scale investments. For example,
participating in an international exhibition is worth $6,000. Can out
tour operators afford to participate in six or eight exhibitions in a
year? They invite guides to Armenia at their own expense, acquaint
them with the country for them to form a favorable idea of and bring
tourists to the country,' Grigoryan said.
He pointed out that the Armenian government has much to do in this field.
Armenian News - Tert.am
From: Baghdasarian
19:43 - 23.06.13
Tourists visiting Armenia particularly admire the country's nature,
Ruben Grigoryan, Executive Director of the Rumea tempting trips club,
told Tert.am.
Armenia's sights are something natural for the local population, but
they are something special for tourists, he added.
`People admire each feature of our nature. But they are surprised at
the way we are treating our nature and environment. They cannot
comprehend this,' Grigoryan said.
Tourists also like Armenian cuisine. This being so, Armenian
restaurants should show a more serious attitude to the national
cuisine as well as to services, well-trained waiters capable of giving
professional advice.
`Tourists visiting Armenia often admire Armenians, their hospitality
and consideration. They admire our national music as they are hardly
acquainted with it,' Grigoryan said.
Speaking of Armenia's capital, Yerevan, he said that in very few
capitals people can safely stroll until late at night, and tourists
appreciate it.
As regards travel agencies and investments in tourism development,
Grigoryan said that the industry requires permanent investments,
without producing immediate results.
`Our tour operators are making large-scale investments. For example,
participating in an international exhibition is worth $6,000. Can out
tour operators afford to participate in six or eight exhibitions in a
year? They invite guides to Armenia at their own expense, acquaint
them with the country for them to form a favorable idea of and bring
tourists to the country,' Grigoryan said.
He pointed out that the Armenian government has much to do in this field.
Armenian News - Tert.am
From: Baghdasarian