Increase of number of tourists in Armenia indicates competitivenessJune 18, 2009 - 12:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Increase of the number of tourists arriving in Armenia indicates competitiveness of the industry in Armenia, Deputy Minister of Economy Vahe Danielyan said Thursday during the 3rd Tourism Competitiveness in Armenia forum which kicked off in Yerevan on June 18."Under the crisis, the flow of tourists in Armenia is growing. It means that these people prefer more affordable travel packages," he said, adding that Armenia is an attractive country with rich cultural heritage and nature. "If I had time I would spend my vacation in Armenia. It's cheaper than abroad," he said. Meanwhile, he remarked that not all segments of Armenian tourism are competitive. "The National Statistical Service should examine the industry and reveal its most attractive sectors. Tourism Competitiveness in Armenia forum is aimed to promote the development of tourism cluster, afford opportunities for cooperation, provide online information on the present situation to the interested parties and assist the resolution of problems. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |