  Double-digit growth expected in tourism field of Armenia September 27, 2010 - 20:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Deputy Minister of Economy Ara Petrosyan said that the growth in the tourism field of Armenia is irreversible. “We expect 11-12% growth by the yearend,” Ara Petrosyan told an event dedicated to the World Tourism Day marked in Yerevan for the second time. The Deputy Minister noted that even last year, when 4% drop was recorded in the tourism field worldwide, it grew in Armenia by 7%. According to Ara Petrosyan, 438,000 tourists visited Armenia as of the end of August 2010. “I predict that the number of tourists visited Armenia will exceed 600,000 by the yearend, reaching 630,000-640,000 people,” said Ara Petrosyan.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
