Travel Armenia

Armenia Uses IT to Grow Tourism By 92%

mamyan33 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:49:54 -0500

Tourism was declared a priority in Armenia in 2001 when the country was celebrating the 1,700 anniversary of its proclaiming Christianity as state religion. In the following years the number of foreign visitors to Armenia grew by 92%. In January 2001 the US and Armenian governments set up an Armenian Tourism Development Agency (ATDA).

Armenia Says Tourism Grows Despite Recession

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:05:04 -0500

Recently Armenia reported that despite global economic recession it's tourism industry has actually recorded a modest growth. Compared to the same period of last year in the first six months of 2009 the number of travelers to Armenia for recreation has grown by 0.1 percent.

Armenia Encourages Internal Tourism To Fight Downturn

Hasmik — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:32:13 -0500

The Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan in a meeting with tourism industry leaders has presented a package of “Cheap vacation packages and deals to Nagorno Karabakh” to encourage internal tourism and help to cushion the economic downturn. The meeting was held with more than 20 representatives of tour providers aiming to enhance the tourist visits to Nagorno Karabakh Republic, promoting development of travel industry in the region.

Armenia Expands Air Links With Flight To Rome

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:11:25 -0500

Armenia’s national air carrier, Armavia Air Company, will commence a new direct flight between Yerevan and Rome beginning July 15, 2009.

European Journalists Say Armenia Exotic

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:57:08 -0500

A group of nine prominent European journalists undertaking a 5-day trip to Armenia recently, as part of a UNWTO-supported familiarization trip, gave the country a big thumbs up.

Nagorno Karabakh To Develop Tourism

Hasmik — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:53:24 -0500

Tourists who travel to Armenia as an ancient, beautiful and cheap family vacation destination in South Eastern European corner,also take the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful mountainous regions of the world, the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. Today, the president of Nagorno Karabakh Mr. Bako Sahakyan met with the government to discuss way to develop tourism and recreation industry in the republic and attrack more tourists from Europe, USA and the Middle East.

Armenia To Create Special Las Vegas Zones

Hasmik — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:56:57 -0500

The government of Armenia is engaged with a new idea of founding a “Monte Carlo or Las Vegas” in Tsaghkadzor, Sevan and Jermuk resorts in Arenia. These areas are the top resort places where many tourists, who travel to Armenia, come for recreation.

White Cross Seen In Sky In Armenian Town

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:49:40 -0500

This white color cross is seen in the town of Gyumri a week after Easter in northern Armenia.

For about half an hour starting at 12:14 AM local time, this white cross is seen in the skies over a house top. In the beginning it looks like a white object. Then it clearly becomes a cross like object, which is unexplained.

Thousands From Iran Celebrate Novruz In Armenia

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:46:42 -0500

Armenian Public Radio reports that close to 20,000 vacationers from neighboring Iran have traveled to Armenia to celebrate Novruz, the Iranian New Year in Armenia due to liberties, affordability and warm weather.

Armenia: A Tourism Destination Undiscovered

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:14:56 -0600

Armenia is a developing tourism destination with numerous sights. It is also home to three UNESCO world heritage sites and as such lures cultural tourists as well as history lovers.

Adventure Horseback Riding Vacations Popular in Armenia

Lilit.P — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:40:58 -0500

Armenia has become a popular affordable vacation destination for adventure travelers and for those who like riding horses. Welcomearmenia.com offers new tour package for summer holiday 2008 with horseback riding as an adventure travel in Armenian villages and country-side. Anybody can take the riding tour both beginners and professionals with experienced guides.

More Tourists Vacation in Tsaghkadzor of Armenia

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:24:57 -0500

Armenia is one of the hidden hot tourism destinations located in South Caucasus. Lake Sevan, Dilijan and Tsaghkadzor with the country's 1700 years of Christian Tradition make it very appealing to international tourists and vacationers.