Van-Yerevan-Van direct flights to foster tourism developmentMarch 14, 2013 - 17:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Van-Yerevan-Van direct flight has been named “Pilgrim”. The initiative was the product of three-year cooperation between Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (Employers) of Armenia (UIEA), USAID Armenia-Turkey rapprochement project, Armenian-Turkish travel association, RA Ministry of Economy and other countries ready to break the Turkish stereotypes and contribute to the establishment of Armenian-Turkish business ties . Moreover, the resumption of the direct flight will foster the development of the tourism sector, enabling Armenia to once again remind the Turkish authorities of the need to preserve its historical and cultural heritage. Yerevan hosted the presentation of Van-Yerevan-Van flight on March 14, with heads of tour companies, Armenian deputy minister of economy, representatives of U.S. embassy and EU mission in Armenia present. The first flight is scheduled on April 3. The flights will be operating on Wednesdays and Sundays by Narekavan Tour Armenian agency jointly with Borajet Turkish company. The ticket for a 40-minute trip is priced at $250, with a 20% discount offered for April flights. Armenian passengers may get visas at Van airport for USD 15, with passengers arriving in Yerevan to obtain visas at Zvartnots airport for AMD 3000. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. |