NFCA to participate in JATA tourism forum in Tokyo![]() September 20, 2012 - 15:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 20-23, the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia (NFCA) will participate in the JATA International Tourism Forum in Tokyo, Japan. According to the NFCA’s public relations office, the exhibition, organized by Japanese Association of Tourist Agents, is one of the biggest events put on by the Asian travel industry. JATA is attended by tourism organizations and government representatives from more than 150 countries. NCFA's participation in this major exhibition aims to promote the representation of Armenia as a tourism destination on the Asian market; while also establishing new tourism partnerships to promote tour packages and contribute to the growth of inbound tourism. NCFA delegation will conduct meetings with tourism authorities of Japan to discuss the possibilities for bringing the mutual tourism communications to a higher level. Partner news Finance Minister David Sargsyan met with the regional director of KfW German Development Bank Lars Oermann. The government has said it expects its debt burden to rise to 90.5% of GDP at the end of 2013 but it may have to revise the forecast. According to the agreement, 300 000 euro will be allocated to preparation of a feasibility report for Ararat valley flooding system. Flights will depart from Sharjah International Airport on Tuesdays and Fridays, Air Arabia said in a statement. Partner news |