Armenia opens National Tourism Office in MoscowNovember 21, 2009 - 13:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's National Tourism Office (NTO) was launched in Moscow, Organization's Director Mariam Atayan told INTERFAX-TOURISM agency."One of the priorities of office is to conduct PR and marketing campaigns for shaping Armenia's image as an interesting and cost-effective tourism sphere for Russia, as well as increasing tourists' flow and raising tourism expenses, " Atayan said. Besides, on December 15-18, NTO is planning to organize Russian leading media's press-tour to Armenia on the occasion of Chirstmas holidays. Early in February, the presentation of Tzahkadzor, one of Armenia's largest downhill health resort, will take place in Moscow. NTO also has plans to create a network of Armenian tourist operators and organize their coordination with Russian partners,» office director said. 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 | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. |