  Development of tourism in south of Armenia to double tourists’ inflowJune 9, 2010 - 15:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tourists to Armenia usually visit the north of the country, as southern territories are almost unavailable. RA National Competitiveness Foundation aims to implement a number of programs for tourism development in Noravank, Jermuk and Tatev, NCF executive director Bekor Papazyan stated. He forecasted double increase of tourists’ inflow within 5 years of program implementation. Papazyan briefed on development programs, including Tatev monastery restoration, creation of tourist center in Jermuk, as well as possibilities of ecotourism development in Noravank. According to RA National Statistical Service, rate of tourists inflow in 2010 increased by 9,4% as compared with 2009 index, to comprise 92 955 visitors.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide  Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
