Armenia to introduce new tourist signs to boost travelFebruary 23, 2017 - 17:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The state tourism committee of Armenia’s ministry of economic development and investments has unveiled a draft concept of installation of tourist signs and maintenance of the information system. The new paper, if approved, is set to boost the development of tourism, as well as raise awareness of tourist attractions and specially protected nature territories among locals and travelers alike. Tourist info boards and signs are key to creating pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for visitors, the committee said in a statement. A tourist sign is designed to direct visitors to tourist destinations. By international convention, brown signs with white lettering and pictograms are often used for this purpose, standing out for travelers as recognizable symbols. Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | La Francophonie resolution expresses solidarity with Armenia The “Resolution on crisis situations in the Francophone space, overcoming them and strengthening of peace" was adopted by 54 member states of the organisation. Yerevan rejects Baku's accusation of “mass militarization” Yerevan has rejected allegations from Azerbaijan accusing Armenia of “mass militarization”. Armenian PM, Foreign Minister travel to Moscow Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan have traveled to Moscow, their offices report. WCIT 2024 launches in Armenia Hayrapetyan told reporters in Yerevan that Armenia is hosting the event for the second time in five years. |