 Russian tourists’ early bookings predict 50% hike in Armenia travel March 28, 2016 - 17:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian tourists have been eyeing destinations like former Soviet republics, faced with the problem of travelling to Turkey or finding an alternative to the crowded domestic resorts, Kommersant reports. Based on early booking, tour operators and independent travel planning systems recorded at least 50% growth in demand for visiting South Caucas+us countries, including Armenia. Sales director at the Russian tour agency Intourist Sergei Tolchin said he too has noticed some increase in popularity of the CIS countries, adding that demand for Armenia has increased threefold. Related links:   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
