Armenia's tourism potential represented at ITB Berlin March 7, 2019 - 11:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With the support of Tourism Armenia association, 11 Armenian companies will be participating in ITB Berlin international tourism fair from March 6 to 9 to unveil the country’s tourism attractiveness. Emphasizing historical, cultural and adventure tourism, traditional craftsmanship, spiritual heritage, wine and cuisine, the companies will present Armenia under Tourism Armenia’s joint pavilion. Regional tour packages including travel to Armenia, Georgia, Iran and Western Armenia are among the main tourism products represented in the fair. “Some of our members have been participating in ITB since 1995 as Germany is a crucial target market for the Armenian tourism industry. Germans are well-known for their interest in intellectual tourism and Armenia completely complies with those requirements”, said the Chair of Tourism Armenia association Syuzanna Azoyan. ITB Berlin is the world’s leading and largest exhibition in the tourism sector with about 10’000 participating and visiting tour operators, hotels and companies from 180 countries worldwide. The expo is expecting to host around 160’000 specialized visitors this year.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
