Marriott opens The Alexander luxury hotel in ArmeniaMarch 31, 2018 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Marriott International opened a luxury hotel, The Alexander, in downtown Yerevan on Saturday, March 31. Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan attended the inauguration of the complex, which is owned and operated by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, LLC. Sargsyan toured the newly-opened hotel to learn more about the investments, jobs and the quality of services. A part of the world-renowned chain of Luxury Collection Hotels owned by Marriott International, The Alexander meets the best international standards and was built with quality materials and furnishings. About $54 million were invested in the project. The hotel, which can accommodate up to 230 visitors simultaneously, provides 144 jobs with an average salary of AMD 280,000 (apx. $580). Executives say the number of people employed may reach 170 in the near future. According to information posted on Starwood's website, the facility will offer a variety of luxury rooms, including family suites and a presidential suite, as well as at least four eateries and bars, including Gabriel’s Bar And Lounge, The Keys Cigar Lounge, Atelier 1797 Penthouse Bar & Grill and Gabriel’s Pastry Shop. Currently, there are two Marriott hotels in Armenia - one in Yerevan, not far from The Alexander, and the other in the resort town of Tsaghkadzor. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. 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. Partner news | 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. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. |