Marriott mulls opening new hotels in ArmeniaJanuary 23, 2019 - 17:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Marriott is considering to open more hotels in Armenia, President of Marriott International Arne Sorenson said at a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday, January 23. Pashinyan and Sorensen discussed the possibilities of expanding the company’s activity in Armenia on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The PM said Marriott Hotel enjoys great popularity, and that the Armenian government is interested in the development and expansion of the internationally renowned hotel chain in the country. Sorenson said, in turn, that they are considering new investment projects by Marriott International and the opening of new hotels in the country. Hailing the government’s efforts aimed at improving Armenia’s business environment, he expressed confidence that they would help effectively implement the projects in question. As reported earlier, Courtyard by Marriott, Marriott International's brand that pioneered the select service category, will be opening a hotel in Yerevan, Armenia by the end of 2020. The Alexander, a luxury hotel that was inaugurated in downtown Yerevan in March 2018, is part of the world-renowned chain of Luxury Collection Hotels owned by Marriott International. Top stories From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Armenia has registered Covid-19-related deaths in 23 vaccinated individuals so far, according to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. Partner news | Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. Aliyev touts “good chances” for normalizing ties with Armenia Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has declared that there are “good chances” for normalizing relations with Armenia. Putin secures fifth term as Russian president Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office through a dubious national plebiscite. Top Armenian, Indian defense officials discuss cooperation The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India. |