  Regional guide training center to open in Armenia February 6, 2013 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The president of the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) Rosalind Newlands, accompanied by her deputy, will visit Armenia in March 2013 to discuss creation of a regional center for guide training. In 2012, Armenia hosted 2 international seminars on tourism, which became a major precondition for opening of the center. As Deputy Economy Minister Ara Petrosyan stated, a similar center is operating in Cyprus. "A guide training center will greatly boost Armenia's position in the region," the official said. Partner news  Top stories IFC invested $244 million in 40 projects across a range of sectors, including financial markets, manufacturing, and mining. Armenian Prime Minister addressed a letter to Public Services Regulatory Commission over the reconsideration of gas prices. Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission plans to reconsider electricity generation and distribution prices. Edmon Manukyan been addressed by the residents of Armavir and Aragatsotn provinces whose crops have been damaged over a strong hail.   Partner news |  Latest news Russia may deliver trucks, helicopters to Peru  If the Kamaz and Mi-8 deals go ahead, Russia is prepared to set up centers for servicing the vehicles and aircraft, Goreslavsky said.Foxconn employees still being overworked, report says Apple joined the Fair Labor Association in 2012 after being slammed with criticism over the working conditions at Foxconn.April 24 declared non-work day in Glendale Berdj Karapetian, chairman of the Armenian National Committee, Glendale chapter, applauded the change in a statement.Sources say Tumblr eyes Yahoo’s $1.1bn offer as ‘too low’ Tumblr employees have been told that the company only has enough funds to operate for a few more months. |
