November 21, 2009 - 13:26 AMT
Armenia opens National Tourism Office in Moscow
Armenia's National Tourism Office (NTO) was launched in Moscow, Organization's Director Mariam Atayan told INTERFAX-TOURISM agency.

"One of the priorities of office is to conduct PR and marketing campaigns for shaping Armenia's image as an interesting and cost-effective tourism sphere for Russia, as well as increasing tourists' flow and raising tourism expenses, " Atayan said.

Besides, on December 15-18, NTO is planning to organize Russian leading media's press-tour to Armenia on the occasion of Chirstmas holidays. Early in February, the presentation of Tzahkadzor, one of Armenia's largest downhill health resort, will take place in Moscow.

NTO also has plans to create a network of Armenian tourist operators and organize their coordination with Russian partners,» office director said.