Robert Minasyan: lack of advertisement hampers tourism development in ArmeniaAugust 24, 2010 - 14:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Executive Director of the of the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia Bekor Papazyan said that from AMD 50 to 100mln is allocated annually to facilitate tourism in Armenia, what is too little. Negotiations are held with the RA government to increase this sum, Papazyan told a press conference. “We attract funds from other sources while tour operators participate in international fairs at their own expense. The fact is that other countries spend much more to develop tourism,” he said. Chairman of the Association of Tour Operators of Armenia Robert Minasyan added for his part that lack of advertisement hampers tourism development in Armenia. “For example, the conditions for rest are no better in Georgia than in Armenia, they have just implemented a large-scale advertisement campaign in proper time and attracted a great number of tourists. Armenia’s tourism facilities are not properly advertised in any country,” Minasyan said. Meanwhile, Bekor Papazyan remarked that Armenia will participate in 4 or 5 international tourism fairs in 2011. Besides, a large-scale advertisement will be organized this year with respect to opening of the ropeway leading to Tatev monastery. Top stories 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. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |