Tourist information center opened in Dilijan of Armenia

YEREVAN, August 14. /ARKA/. A tourist information center has opened in the territory of “Tufenkian” hotel complex in resort town of Dilijan.

The center will promote development of tourism in Tavush region of Armenia and will provide tourists with information about events, local sights, hotels and health resorts, said the Mayor of Dilijan Armen Santrosyan at the opening ceremony. It is the first center outside Yerevan, he said.

Armenian Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan, in his turn, said that the opening of the center is an example of successful cooperation between the state and the private sector. He pointed out the growing role of such information center for development of tourism all over the world. These centers will ensure awareness and safety of tourists in Armenia, the Minister said.

The center was opened under initiative of the Armenian Tourism Development Agency supported by the Municipality of Dilijan and the Competitive Armenian Private Sector program (CAPS/USAID).

Dilijan is one of the most popular Armenian resorts known for its healing climate and picturesque nature. It is situated at 1,255-1,510 meters above the sea level, in the valley of Aghstev River valley in the north-east of Armenia, 96 kilometers away from Yerevan. Population of Dilijan is about 16,000 people. N.V. –0--