February 11, 2010 - 20:34 AMT
Armenian Government approves 2010 tourism development program


At February 11 Governmental sitting, headed by Armenian Premier <b>Tigran Sargsyan</b> 2010 tourism development program was approved, as well as territorial planning project for Vayots Dzor region (including Jermuk city airport) and general layout of Armavir population center municipality.

In 2009, tourist inflow to Armenia increased by 3% to comprise 575 281.

2010 state program for tourism development envisages increase of the figure by 75 thousand to comprise 650 000. The program stipulates for USD 2,5-3 billion funding, with RA Government to invest USD 700 million. The remaining sum will be contributed by private sector.