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 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. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |