Spending vacation in Georgia 1,5 times cheaper than in ArmeniaNovember 28, 2011 - 15:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Though new to tourism business, Noyan Tour company noted a significant tourist inflow in Armenia over the 2 years of its engagement in the market. “Even those who’ve already been to Armenia, come back to continue acquaintance with the country’s rich cultural heritage. Also, Artsakh is attracting more attention, which is a welcome fact,” the company’s deputy director, Sofia Sargsyan told journalists. She listed Russia and France among counties providing the highest tourist inflow. “A 7-day tourist package to Armenia for 2 totals USD 1000 (AMD 383 420), while spending vacation in Georgia is 1,5 times cheaper and would amount to AMD 203 504,” she noted as a negative factor. In this connection, Ms. Sargsyan urged to review hotel prices in ski season, as Russian visitors might prefer Turkey over Armenia in view of high accommodation cost. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |